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Interviews are on campus Thursday!  Email your resume and cover email to Chief of Staff, Alison Flores:  asflores@co.pg.md.us District 2 is located down the street from the University of Maryland, and consists of the following neighborhoods: Chillum, Adelphi, Avondale, Carole Highlands, Langley Park, Lewisdale, City of Hyattsville, City of Mount Rainier, Town of North Brentwood and Town of Brentwood. Out of the nine councilmanic districts in the County, District 2 is the most densely populated, with one of the highest foreign-born populations. This vibrant diversity gives life to the Gateway Arts District located along Route 1 and the Northern Gateway which includes the unincorporated neighborhoods. Our office works towards connecting communities, promoting quality of life legislation and advocating on behalf of our residents to keep our communities thriving. Interns will earn $15 an hour. Each Intern works under the supervision of the council member and staff. Respo...

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...

The Maryland State Senator representing parts of Baltimore is accepting applications for a part-time undergraduate intern.  Start Date : Beginning of Fall Semester 2018 (late August/early September depending on the school)  Time commitment : Looking for 8-16 hours per week. One day a week would need to be in person in our Annapolis or Baltimore offices, some hours could be done remotely.  Academic Credit : Credit could be granted, but it is up to the student to find out in advance whether the school or major would allow this internship to be eligible for credit. Qualifications Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Transportation to Highlandtown, Baltimore or Annapolis Competency in social media and web-based computing, highly preferred Superior research and writing skills, as evidenced by previous work or academic experience An interest in Baltimore and education policy, preferred There is an immediate opening on t...

Maryland State Senator representing parts of Baltimore City is accepting applications for a part-time undergraduate intern. Start Date: Beginning of Fall Semester 2018 (late August/early September depending on the school) Time Commitment: Looking for 8-16 hours per week. One day a week would need to be in person in our Annapolis or Baltimore offices, some hours could be done remotely. Academic Credit: We are happy to complete paperwork so you are able to receive academic credit for the internship, but it is up to you to find out in advance whether your school or major would allow this internship to be eligible for credit. Qualifications: ● Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills ● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment ● Transportation to Highlandtown, Baltimore or Annapolis ● Competency in social media and web-based computing, highly preferred. ● Superior research and writing skills, as evidenced by previous work or academic experience. ● An interest in Baltimore and ...

Each year during the session of the Maryland General Assembly, approximately one hundred students are given the opportunity to serve as legislative interns. Upon acceptance into the program, students interview for placement with legislators, committees, or caucuses of the Maryland General Assembly (MGA). The General Assembly meets annually for a period of 90 calendar days, beginning the second Wednesday in January and continuing through early April. During the initial months, the busiest days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with few or no committee hearings scheduled for Mondays or Fridays. Most legislators would like their interns to work the three days from Tuesday through Thursday or full-time. However, realizing the demands of college scheduling, the General Assembly accepts students who are able to work only two days per week.  The type of work assigned the interns is mainly legislative, although some duties are clerical in nature. Legislative responsibilities may inc...

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) is a unique and dynamic organization dedicated to protecting against, planning for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made hazards. About the Program HSEMA's internship program provides real-world knowledge and experience in emergency management, homeland security efforts, and intelligence analysis. Our Internship Program seeks qualified graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in or who are majoring in the following or similar field(s): Cybersecurity Criminal Justice Emergency Management English Writing - Rhetoric Homeland Security Intelligence Analysis Information Technology/Computer Science International Relations Law/Government Political Science Public Administration/Policy Public Communication/Relations A highly qualified applicant will possess the following: self-motivation, attention to detail, critical thinking skills, excellent oral and written communication sk...