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$15 hour with Political Campaign Firm: Apply Today, Start Tomorrow Political firm is seeking signature collection contractors ASAP.  Circulators can start immediately. We're looking for 10 new circulators to start within the next two days. This position ends in early August and starts immediately -SO APPLY TODAY! Duties include: -Identify opportunities for signature collection. -Collect signatures. -Answer questions about the campaign (we'll train and organize you). Applicants must be: -At least 18 years old -Personable and organized. -Ethical and honest. -Professional. -Able to work independently. Pay structure is as follows: -$15 an hour, with other incentives possible. -Drivers will also get an additional reimbursement. To apply: Please call 443-228-8653, or send resumes to staffmaryland@gmail.com

Please see below for a new opportunity from the ECON department, open to all majors who meet the criteria. 20 students will be selected for this experiential learning opportunity. In Fall 2018, the Department of Economics will offer a new experiential learning opportunity for students:  ECON488L: Applied Research Practicum – Financial Literacy Outreach and Training.   The FLOAT Program is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to strengthen their knowledge of money management techniques, consumer credit and other banking services, and the evaluation of products and service providers.  Students will also learn ways to coach other individuals on making prudent decisions.  The program is competitive; a maximum of 20 students will be selected to participate this semester.  FLOAT is modeled after a  program  at the Wharton School of Business. The first several weeks of the semester will be spent discussing and evaluating sources of information ...

The Pew Research  Center is seeking a paid intern during the Fall 2018 semester. Qualified applicants will be juniors, seniors, or recent grads/grad students with an interest in political poling and survey research. The  Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. For job duties, qualification, and application information, please see:  Pew Research Center Fall 2018 Internship

Midwestern Republican Congressman seeks highly motivated, detail oriented, and energetic individuals for Fall 2018 open internship positions. Responsibilities include answering telephones, logging constituent opinions, leading Capitol tours, assisting members of senior staff with administrative tasks, and ad hoc projects. Qualified candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, should be team oriented and highly organized, and resourceful. Prior Hill experience is not required. Illinois ties are a plus. If interested please reach out to Becca Salter at  becca.salter@mail.house.gov  .

Hoyer For Congress is seeking students to be part of the ‘HFC Fall College Fellowship Program’ for the 2018 Maryland campaign cycle. Fellows will work in a fast-paced campaign office and gain first- hand experience with how professional campaigns function.  This is an unpaid fellowship. School credit is available upon request.  Responsibilities:  Assisting with day-to-day campaign field operations.   Assist staff in organizing data entry, phone banks, and door-to-door canvasses. Work on creative projects to increase voter and volunteer engagement in the campaign. Maryland ties and the access to a vehicle are a plus. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  Applicants should send a resume to Adrian@HoyerForCongress.com with the subject line “HFC College Fellowship Fall 18”. No calls, please. 

Sen. Stabenow’s Washington, D.C. office is currently accepting applications for the coming fall semester, and Terp candidates with Michigan ties are encouraged to apply! Any interested enrolled students that wish to apply can do so through Sen. Stabenow’s website ( https://www.stabenow.senate. gov/services/for-students/ internship-opportunities ).  At present, there are internship slots open for qualified candidates. For any questions, email  Christopher_Downing@stabenow.senate.gov  or call (202) 224-4822!  

We are looking for interns with a wide array of skills and majors  (including but not limited to: Criminology, Communications, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, History, GIS, Geography, Economics, English ,  Mathematic s ,  Psycholo gy, Languages and Statistics ).  Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Internships The Global Terrorism Database (GTD) is the most comprehensive unclassified terrorism database in the world. Currently updated through 2016, the GTD details information on more than 170,000 terrorist attacks that have occurred since 1970. Data from the GTD have been featured by the BBC, CNN, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Economist, The New York Times, Reuters, The Washington Post, and numerous other media outlets. The data are also used by the United States Department of State in its annual publication, Country Reports on Terrorism. GTD interns gain valuable experience working on a time-sensitive data collection effort that is used by thos...

Date: July 25, 2018 10:00AM - 12:00 PM (ET) Registration Link to Share:  http://bit.ly/APSIAOnli ne18 The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) invites you to an... International Affairs and Public Policy      Graduate School Fair July 25, 2018 10:00a - 12:00pm ET  Online Register today at   bit.ly/APSIAOnline18   and answer questions about: application requirements, curricula and joint degrees, financial aid, and career opportunities. Representatives of APSIA members will be available to connect with prospective students. They can learn about masters and PhD programs around the world. 

The office of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) is currently seeking applications for our fall internship program running from August 2018 through the beginning of December. This position requires greeting guests and constituents, leading Capitol tours, attending hearings, drafting constituent correspondence letters, and assisting in general day to day activities. While unpaid, this position will strengthen your understanding of the legislative process and give you firsthand experience of the operations necessary to run a Congressional office. Qualified candidates will be hard working, organized, possess strong written and oral skills, and have the ability to work in a professional environment. Interested candidates should send a resume, availability and cover letter to  Elizabeth.DosSantos@mail.house .gov  Deadline for applications: July 20 th , 2018.

Government and Politics students at the University of Maryland are invited to attend the Global Peace Foundation's 10th Annual International Young Leaders Assembly. From August 6th - August 15th, t he International Young Leaders Assembly will meet in Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City. The delegates will have the opportunity to attend the Congressional Youth Forum on Capitol Hill, a briefing at the State Department, Global Summits at the United Nations Headquarters and World Bank, and training from the American Red Cross, IBM, and more. While there is no fee to attend, seating is limited. With the code, “TERPS” UMD students will receive priority review in the application process.   "My name is Oliver and I am an undeclared GVPT student at the University of Maryland. I am working as the Outreach Coordinator for the Global Peace Foundation. I am reaching out to share an exciting opportunity for my fellow UMD students. I would like to invite them to join us for ou...