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The  Millennial Action Project (MAP)  is hiring for a new  Congressional Caucus Director  and a contract full- or part-time fellow/intern to help them prepare for the 116th Congress. This would entail doing some candidate tracking, outreach to member offices/meeting facilitation, and program development for on-boarding freshmen members into the Future Caucus. MAP said that they would love to interview a UMD student or recent grad who might be a good candidate for either type of position. The Congressional Caucus Director is a full time position, best advertised to GVPT graduates. The other position is a part-time (or potentially full time) contract position, or paid internship, that would be a good opportunity for current students. Both positions would be based in DC.

Want to know more about START's Program?   We are excited to announce that we will be providing  two information sessions via webinar  about START's Internship Program, available for interested applicants! The dates are scheduled for  Tuesday, September 25th at 2pm EST  and  Thursday, October 25th at 1pm EST . Please feel free to share this information with your students or colleagues who may be interested in learning more about our program!  For more information and to sign up   for the webinars, please see our website:   09/25 Info Session:  https://www.start. umd.edu/events/virtual- information-session- internship-program-925 10/25 Info Session:  https://www.start. umd.edu/events/virtual- information-session- internship-program-1025 If you're interested in setting up a separate webinar for your students or classroom, please let me know and we'd be happy to discuss that as well. Below is a short summary of the opportunities availa...

The application deadline for the CAPC Maryland General Assembly Internship Program is Monday, October 22nd at 5pm. More information about the program, as well as the online application, can be found here:  https://go.umd.edu/MGA

The Hatcher Group is seeking a college senior or graduate student for a paid part-time internship in its Annapolis office. The internship begins in January 2019 and would last through April 2019. The position would involve work during the 2019 Maryland General Assembly session. Requirements: Candidates must have outstanding writing, editing, media and social media skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) and web research. Candidates should be highly organized, detail oriented and passionate about progressive policy issues. The candidate also should be a self-starter and team player with good people skills and a strong work ethic. The candidate should also be able to work on a schedule to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects. Job Duties: The intern will work with us on a variety of client projects and issue-based campaigns. Responsibilities would include policy and meeting research, new media outreach, database creation, meeti...

Want to learn more? Go to  https://jpsm.umd.edu/ academics/onsite-junior- fellows-program

You’re invited to intern with Let America Vote, Jason Kander’s grassroots organization that is dedicated to protecting voting rights. We are now accepting applications for our fall internship and fellowship programs. We are looking for bright, energetic individuals who want to learn the nuts and bolts of how top-notch grassroots organizing works. To apply, please visit  https://tinyurl.com/ interntnlav   You will learn the basics of how to build a grassroots field program and help elect candidates who will fight to support and protect our fundamental right to vote. From engaging in daily field activities to learning from seasoned campaign staff to hearing from a variety of high-profile political guest speakers; this internship is unlike any other in politics. By learning the basics of campaign and political organizing, we will not only elect candidates who stand up for democracy and voting rights in 2018, but teach everyone involved the skills necessary to organize in their co...

Have a LinkedIn but not sure what information to include? Unsure how to use LinkedIn to find potential internships or jobs? This workshop is for you!  This 90 minute workshop is designed to strengthen your professional skills with new opportunities to find the right connections and make sure the right people are finding you.  Come learn how to optimize your LinkedIn network to set yourself up for job success and opportunities on  October 9th at 6pm at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center  !   Register here.

The House Judiciary Committee Republican Office  is currently looking for interested students that would like to intern for the Committee over the Spring 2019 semester.  The internship is flexible with scheduling in terms of weekly calendar and overall date window, and it offers invaluable work experience to undergrad and law students alike interested in law and a future in public service.  Committee internship positions are unpaid. Regarding undergraduate students – the Committee accepts 2-4 interns year-round to work in the office (depending on the students’ schedules and how often they can come in on a weekly basis). These interns’ duties include: the coordination and oversight of all Committee proceedings; manning of the front lobby of a highly-trafficked Hill office; legislative research; DOD and DOS liaison work; reviewing and drafting of memos and literature; and tending to other special projects assigned by the staff.  The undergraduate interns are assigned t...

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2019 Internship Program! Want to know more about START's Program?   We are excited to announce that we will be providing  two information sessions via webinar  about START's Internship Program, available for interested applicants! The dates are scheduled for  Tuesday, September 25th at 2pm EST  and  Thursday, October 25th at 1pm EST . Please feel free to share this information with your students or colleagues who may be interested in learning more about our program!  For more information and to sign up   for the webinars, please see our website:   09/25 Info Session:  https://www.start. umd.edu/events/virtual- information-session- internship-program-925 10/25 Info Session:  https://www.start. umd.edu/events/virtual- information-session- internship-pro...

With an eye towards the 2018 election cycle, a Maryland Democratic Party Internship will be a valuable experience which will give students and recent graduates experience in electoral politics and the opportunity to learn about the state, the political process, and to meet many of Maryland’s elected leaders. Internship Program The Maryland Democratic Party Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in Maryland’s political process. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2018 Maryland Democratic Party Internships. The internship will begin on a rolling basis and conclude after the November 6th General Election. The internship will be based at one of our several offices throughout the state. With the General Election quickly approaching, this will be an exciting time to get involved! General intern duties and responsibilities include: Assist in drafting Party communications Ass...