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Senator Chris Van Hollen's DC office is hiring fall interns (full-time availability is preferred).   To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Executive Assistant and Internship Coordinator Ms. Hassanatu Savage,  Hassanatu_Savage@vanhollen.senate.gov .

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...

Position Summary :   The NRDC Action Fund is an affiliated but separate organization from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).  The NRDC Action Fund’s mission is to build political support for advancing the goals of the Natural Resources Defense Council.   The NRDC Action Fund is seeking a  Political   Research   Intern  to assist the organization with its electoral work.   This is a  paid  internship, requiring a  minimum  work schedule of 20 hours per week beginning in August/September 2018 through December 2018, with the potential to extend into 2019. RESPONSIBILITIES The Political Research Intern will work with NRDC Action Fund staff to:   Conduct political research to inform Action Fund electoral activity Regularly track developments in federal and state elections Research candidates’ backgrounds and positions on the NRDC Action Fund’s policy priorities Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS An ideal Politic...

Join the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) for a free introductory webinar on best practices when applying for graduate school. In this monthly series, APSIA's International Admissions and Operations Manager and a representative from  George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs  will answer questions about: Selecting a graduate program Preparing an application Paying for school Career opportunities DATE AND TIME Tue, August 14, 2018 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT To register, please see:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-practices-in-applying-for-graduate-school-tickets-43945697765

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...