UGA DC Semester Program

This is a very rewarding year-long fellowship that was recommended to me by one of UGA’s Truman Scholars.  You must have a bachelor’s degree to be eligible. The Congressional Hunger Center is a non-profit organization that takes a bipartisan approach to end hunger.  Learn more about the Congressional Hunger Center on their website. 

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The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship, a project of the Congressional Hunger Center, is a unique leadership development opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to make a difference in the struggle to eliminate hunger and poverty.

Each year 24 participants are selected for this twelve-month program. Fellows are placed for six months with urban and rural community-based organizations all over the country involved in fighting hunger at the local level, such as food banks, economic development agencies, local advocacy groups and fatih-based organizations. They then move to Washington, DC to complete the year with six months of work at national organizations involved in the anti-hunger and poverty movement, including national advocacy organizations, think tanks, and federal agencies. Through this unique program, the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program develops effective leaders with a deep understanding of hunger and poverty at both the local and national level that enables them to find innovative solutions and create the political will to end hunger.

Please see Fellows Profiles at left to learn more about the work our current Fellows are doing. If you would like to apply for the fellowship, please see Application information and FAQ for instructions.

Download application instructions

I added some general internship links to the blogroll– Use them to see what is out there.  Also, here is a quick summary of some internship opportunities that have been floating in the blogosphere. 

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Internship, Pulitzer Center, Washington, D.C.
Organization: Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
Area of Focus: International Relations, Media and Journalism
Paid or unpaid: PaidDescription:
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting seeks an intern for the spring semester, preferably starting January 3, 2008. We are especially interested in web-savvy applicants eager to get the word out about our international reporting projects through the Internet and special events.

The Pulitzer Center is a non-profit leader in sponsoring the independent journalism that media organizations are increasingly less willing to undertake on their own. Pulitzer Center-funded stories shed light on underreported issues and regions around the globe. Our Global Gateway education initiative then brings those stories and the journalists into high schools and universities.

For information on our reporting projects and outreach efforts please see our website, at www.pulitzercenter.org The Pulitzer Center is located in the heart of Washington, D.C., near Dupont Circle.

The internship pays $1,000 per month.
End date may be negotiable so long as there can be overlap with the summer intern.
Application instructions:

Send letter telling us where your interests lie, and what talents you can bring to the Pulitzer Center. Please include a resume, brief writing sample, and list of references.

Applications should be sent to Ann Peters, director of development and outreach, at apeters@pulitzercenter.org

Internships, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Washington, DC
Communications Department Intern:
-Creates daily press clips for distribution to USCIRF Commissioners and staff, as well as to select individuals at the White House and State Department.
-Maintains and expands database of media, public, NGO, religious leaders, think tank, and academia contacts.
-Compiles material for, creates, and distributes “First Freedom Watch,” USCIRF’s electronic newsletter.
-Organizes and distributes materials for distribution to the public and press. This includes press releases, policy briefs, USCIRF’s printed newsletter, and reports.
-Helps organize and provide logistical support for events such as press conferences, public hearings, and speaking engagements.
-Provides general office administrative support such as photocopying, data entry, and other support as needed.

Eligible candidates should have:
-At least two years of undergraduate study completed
-Strong people skills
-Willingness to do administrative work
-Desire to be a team player
-Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
-Interest in human rights and foreign policy a plus

Government Affairs Department Intern:
-Monitors foreign policy statements, human rights legislation and relevant policy publications
-Attends and reports on hearings
-Reviews relevant government agency websites and publications daily
-Maintains Washington Update page on USCIRF website
-Provides general office administrative support

Eligible candidates should be:
-Recent college graduates, college seniors or students enrolled in a graduate program, with interest in government affairs, foreign policy or a related field.
-Equipped with good writing and comprehension skills
-Familiar with Microsoft Office and the Internet. Knowledge of Lotus Notes and Microsoft Excel is a plus.

Immigration Law Department Intern:

Minimum time commitment: 8 hours weekly
-Conducts legal research and writes on issues relating to refugee and asylum law and policy. Areas of likely research include the access to procedures and reception standards for asylum seekers arriving in the United States, as well as issues relating to the protection of refugees who have fled religious persecution abroad.

Eligible candidates should have:
-At least two years of undergraduate study completed
-Interest in law, human rights, policy, religious affairs, or a related field.
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office and the Internet. Knowledge of Lotus Notes is a plus.

Outreach Department Intern:
-Organizes and distributes materials for distribution to the public NGO, religious leaders, and think tanks. This includes policy briefs, USCIRF’s printed newsletter, and reports.
-Helps organize and provide logistical support for public events.
-Provides general office administrative support such as photocopying, data entry, and other support as needed.

Eligible candidates should have:
-At least two years of undergraduate study completed
-Strong people skills
-Willingness to do administrative work
-Desire to be a team player
-Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
-Interest in human rights a plus

General Research Intern:
-Researches a variety of international religious freedom and human rights issues
-Assists in preparations for meetings, roundtables and/or Commission travel
-Attends and reports on public hearings and other events around D.C. on issues relevant to the Commission’s work
-Attends meetings and roundtables at the Commission with international visitors and other groups interested in the Commission’s work
-Is able to focus on a particular region
-Assists with other general office duties

Eligible candidates should have:

-At least two years of undergraduate study completed with coursework or experience in public policy, international affairs, political sciences, human rights, religious affairs, government affairs, or a related field.
-Willingness to do administrative work.
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications and the Internet. Knowledge of Microsoft Access is a plus.
-Knowledge of foreign language useful, but not necessary.

All internships are part-time (15-20 hours) and unpaid. Course credit is available. The Commission does not provide housing or pay moving expenses, however, will cover metro transportation expenses.

To apply for an internship, please E-mail, fax or mail a resume with references and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you would like to intern at the Commission to the address below. Please specify for which internship you are applying.

Internship Program c/o Danielle Simms
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 790
Washington, DC 20002
(PH) 202-523-3240; (FAX) 202-523-5020; (EMAIL) interns@uscirf.gov

The application deadlines for each semester are as follows:

Fall/Winter Semester: September – December Application Deadline: August 15th
Spring Semester: January- May Application Deadline: December 15th
Summer Semester: June – August Application Deadline: April 15th

http://www.uscirf.gov/about/employment.html

DHS-FBI National Security Internship

June 9 to August 8, 2008
Washington, D.C.

The DHS-FBI National Security Internship is more robust than a typical internship and offers more advantages than a monetary scholarship. This program aims to develop the capacity of high-achieving undergraduate and graduate college students with critical skills and direct them toward potential careers at DHS or FBI. The scope of this program is NOT to develop a cadre of translators, but rather to build a national security workforce of individuals who possess a higher degree of cultural competency. The National Security Internship will be open to eligible applicants who are able to meet the requirements to be granted a top-secret clearance.

The Internship’s focus is three-pronged:

1. Language: intensive immersion coursework in Arabic, along with study of relevant cultures and history
2. Homeland Security: coursework in Intelligence, International Relations, Homeland Security and Cyber Terrorism
3. On-The-Job Experience: summer long experience in one or more DHS and FBI units related to concurrent on-campus coursework

While participating in the National Security Internship, you will receive the following benefits:

• All expense paid summer in D.C. including travel to Washington, D. C. and room and board at The George Washington University
• 12 transferable college credits for summer coursework in Arabic language & Homeland Security studies
• An internship throughout the summer at DHS or FBI headquarters
• Potential opportunities for continued internships in local DHS and FBI Field Offices following completion of the National Security Internship
• Preferred access to employment with DHS or FBI after graduation
• National Security Clearance
• Once in a lifetime experience and ability to jumpstart your career while still in college!

Are you up for the challenge? Do you meet the eligibility criteria? Explore this unique opportunity to launch an exciting, rewarding, and meaningful career path right away!

Only a select group of highly qualified students will be chosen nationally for this all expenses paid opportunity

Go to http://nationalsecurityinternship.com/ for mor information.