Internship & Entry-Level Position Roundup
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Your weekly roundup of internship and entry-level positions, scholarship opportunities, and professional development resources!
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Announcements
What's new this week?
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Several new spring 2021 opportunities posted this week! I've also included links to some summer opportunities with very early deadlines (noted in blue).
To view previous editions of the roundup, please visit this site.
Have a great weekend!
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Scholarship Opportunities
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NEW IPS Scholarships/Fellowships List
Check out the new links on our website to learn more about annual undergraduate and graduate fellowship/scholarship opportunities!
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Capitol Hill/Politics/Government Relations/Federal Agencies
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The Democratic Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee seeks applicants for a spring 2021 virtual internship. Interns will work remotely with staff teams to provide research, track hearings and legislation, draft memos, and take notes at high-level meetings. Successful applicants will have excellent research and writing skills, as well as academic or professional experience in international relations or a similar field. Hill experience and NJ ties are both a plus. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates are all eligible to apply. Applicants must commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week, and those with full-time availability (9am-6pm, Monday-Friday) are strongly encouraged to apply. Due to the ongoing pandemic, interns will work remotely and will not be required to be located in Washington, D.C. This internship is unpaid, although a limited number of stipends are available to highly-qualified candidates who could not otherwise afford to participate in an unpaid internship. Please send the completed application form, resume, cover letter, and an optional diversity statement, all in PDF format, to [email protected] by 11:59pm on Sunday, November 15th, 2020. Only applicants selected for further review will be contacted by SFRC.
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Senator Todd Young’s (R-IN) office is seeking interns for the spring internship session. Qualified applicants should be detail-oriented, have a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a positive attitude. College students studying in any disciplinary field are encouraged to apply. Interns will be responsible for paying their travel and living expenses but can arrange to receive academic credit for their work through their school. Intern applicants must be 18 years old and have completed one year of college level coursework. Interested individuals can find more information and apply online at the following link: https://www.young.senate.gov/help/internships. Applications will be accepted through November 16th, or until all available positions are filled.
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The Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2021 remote internship program. The Washington, D.C.- congressional intern responsibilities include answering phones, researching legislation, attending virtual hearings and briefings, and answering constituent letters on various issues before the House. Interns will also assist in various administrative tasks as needed. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. Candidates for the spring internship program should be extremely motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented, with the availability to intern from the beginning of January into May. District or Massachusetts ties are preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, and an interest in public service are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is November 15th. To apply, please complete the web form at https://trahan.house.gov/forms/internships/ and email your Cover Letter (PDF) & Resume (PDF) to the following: •D.C. Office-General Internship: Reecha Patel ([email protected]) •D.C. Office-Press Internship: David Todisco ([email protected])•District Office Internship: Jack Brindisi ([email protected])
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The Office of Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14) seeks motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic professionals for remote internships for the Washington, DC office. Qualified applicants should have strong communications skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, possess strong writing skills, and demonstrate a solid work ethic. Interns will be provided with computers to complete official work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assisting legislative staff with research, attending congressional briefings, participating in hearing preparation, drafting constituent correspondence on a variety of issues, assisting with drafting talking points and press releases, creating graphics for social media, tracking media coverage, and other duties as necessary. Full-time and part-time internship positions are available beginning in January 2021. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample to [email protected] with the phrase “Internship Application” in the subject line. Please indicate expected start and end dates as well as hours available to work in your cover letter.
- The Washington, D.C. Office of Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) is seeking interns for spring 2021. This position is remote. If the public health situation changes significantly, the position could transition to in-office. This position offers an opportunity to learn about the U.S. House of Representatives and gain substantive work experience in an exciting and fast- paced office. Internships are offered on a full-time and part-time basis, and stipends are offered based on need and ties to Tennessee’s 9th District. Interns will work for 10-16 weeks (January-April). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualifications: •Demonstrated interest in politics, policy and/or public service. •Strong communications and writing skills. •Hard-working, dependable, detail-oriented and professional. •Self-motivated (especially given that all work is remote). •Ties to Tennessee’s 9th District are a bonus, but not required. Responsibilities: •Assist with constituent correspondence and draft email blasts and other forms of outreach. •Attend virtual briefings and track virtual hearings. •Conduct weekly legislative assignments. •Conduct legislative research on an as-needed basis. To apply, applicants must complete the form and submit the following materials on https://cohen.house.gov/services/internships: •Resume. •Cover letter. •Three references.
- Maggie Hassan (D-NH) (DC) - Spring 2021 Internships
- Democratic National Committee (DC) - Spring 2021 Internships
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Entry-Level Jobs for IPS Grads (Bachelor's Required)
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MS IRP Jobs, Internships & Fellowships (Master's Required)
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Professional Development Resources
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Finding Employment Opportunities in a Challenging Market
The current job market presents unique challenges for students seeking internships or full-time employment. This webinar from CPDC provides advice from both CPDC consultants and corporate recruiters on navigating the virtual recruiting process, and some tips for optimizing job search campaigns.
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How COVID-19 Has Changed Hiring And Job Searching
Check out this great article from Forbes on how job searching has changed during the pandemic, with specific strategies to help you adapt to the "new normal" when looking for a job or internship.
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Questions about Internships?
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