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The 2018 Missouri Democratic Coordinated Campaign is seeking full‐time Field Organizer applicants for a statewide field program. Field Organizers will be responsible for recruiting and managing capacity for direct voter contact. Field Organizers will report directly to their Regional Field Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Recruiting and managing volunteers and volunteer teams. • Training volunteers and interns in one on one and in group settings. • Hiring and supervising Deputy Field Organizers in their duties.  • Administering the campaign’s local and regional internship programs. • Ensuring that daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met and exceeded. • Representing the campaign at events if necessary. • Reporting specific metrics regularly throughout the day and ensuring the timely entry and integrity of DVC Data. • Perform other duties as needed and assigned. Skills & Qualifications: • Prior field experience preferred, but not required. • Strong ti...

Your fellow UMD students are creating a new public policy professional fraternity at UMD called: Kappa Omega Alpha (KOA) All majors are welcome to join! If interested p lease fill out the form so you can be added to the KOA listserv, which will contain important news on how YOU can help be an integral part of the KOA fraternity from the start!   http://www.ter.ps/koa

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences wants to offer you the opportunity to gain important  data science skills  and earn elective credit. By building your resume with these valuable skills, you will become more marketable to employers.  Register for BSOS385/685 this summer! BSOS385 / 685 : Big-Data Analysis on the BSOS HPC Cluster: Advanced Programming for the Social Sciences (Summer I 2018; Meets TuTh 3:30pm-6pm) Course Description: Social media is a primary source of information on social interaction and personal interests. High-performance computing (HPC) is employed to search for hidden patterns and unknown correlations using advanced machine-learning algorithms available in python and R packages. The main steps of Natural Language Processing and big-data analysis are being worked out, from examining random samples to analyzing large data sets via in-memory Monte-Carlo applications and neural networks. The courses will be offered in a non-standard format wit...

You are invited to the Arabic & Persian  Flagship  and SLLC  fourth annual Student Research  Colloquium , which will take place on  Tuesday, May 1st  from 9 :30 am to 2:00 pm   in Stamp Student Union. S tudents will present on a variety of interesting topics including: Fake News in France, Dialects in Saudi Arabia, Cyber War and Iran, Chinese Ethnic Groups, and much more. Attached is a poster detailing the panel times and presenters. Additionally, there will be a Researchers’ Reception and Lunch from 11 :45 to 12:45 pm that all are very welcome to join. RSVPs requested for the lunch by   Thursday, April 24th . RSVP Form:  https://goo.gl/forms/nPo WO02LdSqKFzgr2

The Rushern Baker for Governor campaign is seeking finance interns for the 2018 cycle. Rushern is currently serving as the Prince George's County Executive. This will be a great opportunity for people looking to gain experience on a campaign and learn about political fundraising. Responsibilities for finance interns include : Assist with fundraising events Staff fundraisers and political functions Assist with donor research Make donor bios Update donor information Data input Other duties as assigned Experience / Desired Skills: Strong written and communication skills Interest in Democratic politics Political Science majors preferred  Ex perience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and NGP a plus Fundraising experience not required. Please send resumes to  brady@rushernbaker.com

Ray Ranker for Maryland House of Delegates is seeking to fill several volunteer positions within the campaign, including Communications Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, Petition/Signature Campaign Organizer, and a general internship position. Some of these positions include a small stipend. Ray is a UMD alumnus and current chaplain on campus, and is running as an Independent for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 21.  Job descriptions and application information can be viewed via the following link:  https://www.rayranker . com/communications- coordinator/   . You can also contact Ray Ranker directly at  ray@rayranker.com .

Political polling firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (GQR) is currently hiring an International Project Coordinator for their Washington DC office. Specifically, they are looking for a high-performing recent graduate with an interest in international politics and corporate work.    If you are interested in applying, more information can be found  here .  Any questions about the position can be directed to  Chinasa   Onukwubiri , current analyst and UMD alum, at   COnukwubiri@gqrr.com .

Alec Ross for Maryland is seeking spring and summer campaign interns for the June 2018 Democratic primary for Governor of Maryland. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn about Maryland politics and get hands-on exposure to various facets of campaign management.  The position is unpaid, however, we are willing to work with applicants & their institutions to obtain academic credit. For additional information about the experience as a member of the Alec Ross for Maryland team, please review the information in the attached PDF, or contact Amanda Stout ( astout@alecross.com )." NOTE: The CAPC Internship program cannot grant credit for campaign internships. This is a University policy.

Aruna Miller for Congress is looking for interns for the 2018 election cycle. The campaign is seeking highly motivated students and inspired adults to mobilize Delegate Aruna Miller's grassroots volunteers for the primary election on June 26th and beyond. The internship is based in Germantown, Maryland. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: participating in canvassing and phone banking, working with the campaign organizers to track grassroots operations, and assisting with organizing operations. Interns will learn integral campaign skills such as the use of voter and donor databases, and develop strong organizational skills. Opportunity to earn credit hours/class credit. Internships are running through the June 26th Maryland Primary with the opportunity to join the campaign for the general election. Hours: 10 to 20 hours per week. Dates and times are flexible. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Mel at  melanie@arunamiller.com .  Please share t...

Internship Opportunity for Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Office! Job Description: The office of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries seeks an unpaid press intern with exceptional writing and editing skills.  Duties will include: authoring interesting and creative content for the website on various topics and other tasks as assigned.  The intern must be highly motivated and have excellent writing and communication skills.  All interested and qualified candidates should email a resume and three writing samples. Please submit all inquiries with the subject “Press Internship” to:   newyork08resumes@gmail.com . Equal opportunity employer. No calls or walk-ins please.

How to Find a Scholarship?  N ot sure?? Then come to our  Milk  & Cookies session on this very topic!! Information will be shared from our experienced staff from National Scholarship Office, Office of Financial Aid, Letters & Sciences, and your fellow transfer students!! The event is coming up  next Wednesday  from  3-4:30pm  at the Juan Jimenez Room in  The Stamp (Adele H. Stamp Student Union)  !   Looking for a scholarship? Want some information about how to craft a strong application? Come join us as we talk with UMD partners and current transfer students about how to find and apply for scholarships!  Location:  Juan Jimenez Room, STAMP When:   April 18, 2018 ,   Wednesday ,   3pm-4:30pm. Co-sponsored by  Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life, Office of Letters and Sciences, National Scholarships Office , and Office of Financial Aid  Facebook event link:   https://www.facebook.com /events...

*   GVPT does not grant credit for campaign internships* INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH ARUNA MILLER FOR CONGRESS Aruna Miller for Congress is looking for interns for the 2018 election cycle. The campaign is seeking highly motivated students and inspired adults to mobilize Delegate Aruna Miller's grassroots volunteers for the primary election on  June 26th  and beyond. The internship is based in Germantown, Maryland. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: participating in canvassing and phone banking, working with the campaign organizers to track grassroots operations, and assisting with organizing operations. Interns will learn integral campaign skills such as the use of voter and donor databases, and develop strong organizational skills. Internships are running through the  June 26th  Maryland Primary with the opportunity to join the campaign for the general election. Hours: 10 to 20 hours per week. Dates and times are flexible. To apply, please send a...

Want an internship in Washington, D.C.? Interested in global or domestic issues? Apply now to the Global Fellows or Federal Fellows Program! Earn Scholarship in Practice credit and a Fellows Program notation on your transcript! Both programs combine a fall seminar course in an issue area with a spring internship in Washington D.C. Some of our concentrations include: Critical Regions and International Relations, Responses to Global Challenges, Energy and Environment, and Science Diplomacy. Past internship locations include: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, and Genetic Alliance. Year-round activities include trips to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, professional development workshops, and conversations with policymakers. APPLY NOW!!! Application Link:   Online Application Second wave applications ​deadline: April 27. Rolling admissions thereafter.​ For details regarding the a...

Neal Simon’s  unaffiliated campaign for the United States Senate is looking to bring on talented, politically engaged students to join the independent movement as Campaign Fellows. Fellows will play an active role in both grassroots organizing and day-to-day campaign activities. It is a unique opportunity for individuals looking for an entrance into political campaigns from outside the two-party duopoly.