The Political Science Department regularly receives announcements relevant to possible job and career opportunities for our students. The most recently received ones are listed below.
November 5th, 2007
Interested in Graduate School?
Conflicting events and bad weather kept many of you from Professor Baumgartner's informative session on graduate schools held last month. But you can review his slides and see our new page of information and links on graduate school here: http://polisci.la.psu.edu/undergraduate/grad_school_resources_2007.html
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Looking for a Student with Knowledge of SPSS
Professor David Myers is looking for an undergraduate to work with him and one of his classes on a SPSS data analysis project. You must have working knowledge of the program and be available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (in the Spring Semester). This is a paid position. If you are interested please contact Professor Myers directly at djm8@psu.edu. He'll tell you what you need to do to apply.
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Go to Tanzania and Make a Difference
Service Internships in Tanzania – JUNE 2008 – 3 credits
Prerequisite: Professional Seminar WMNST 497 – Spring 2008 – 3 credits
Information Meeting Monday, Nov 5th, 6PM in 367 Willard Building
For more info, contact lad12@psu.edu, or lxd17@psu.edu
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The National GlobeMed Executive Director, Victor Roy, will speak about Our Generation's Role in Global
Friday, November 9, 2007
Students can make a huge difference and shape a genuine global health movement, but only if we answer some tough questions regarding our own ideas, involvement, and professional paths in the field. This presentation and discussion will attempt to deal with these interesting and difficult questions and provide a path forward for how we ALL can change the world.
For more info check out:
GlobeMed PSU site: www.psu.edu/clubs/up/globemed
Facebook Event: http://psu.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6911851236
Questions, Contact: globemed@psu.edu
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“The Center for Immigration Studies (www.cis.org) is the nation’s only think tank devoted exclusively to the research and critique of U.S. immigration policy. The Center is animated by a unique pro-immigrant, low-immigration vision which seeks fewer immigrants but a warmer welcome for those admitted. The Center is a leading voice in the drive to inform policymakers and the public about immigration’s far-reaching impact. Undergraduate interns are accepted for all semesters. Work hours, typically 12-20 hours per week, are flexible and unpaid. Interns assist the Center’s staff with a variety of research, media relations, and administrative tasks. Also, interns will likely attend the Center’s events and Congressional hearings. Applications are accepted year-round, though earlier applicants will have a particular advantage. To apply, please send you cover letter and resume as an e-mail attachments to press@cis.org.”
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Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI), is a national firm specializing in building grassroots support for progressive causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations. We are currently hiring graduating seniors to staff Presidential Election campaigns to elect a Democratic President in ‘08.
Position: Citizen Outreach Director
Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors manage grassroots fundraising offices. They work with a team of other directors to recruit, train, and work with a staff of up to 100 paid canvassers to build support for the 2008 elections and a wide range of nonprofit organizations.
Position: Field Organizer
Field Organizers work in targeted Congressional districts and major metropolitan areas around the country. They will recruit, train, and work with volunteers to build the support needed to win on critical issues and get good candidates elected. In fall 2008 Field Organizers will help run one of the largest get-out-the-vote drives in the country.
Qualifications:
Sound communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential. Previous field organizing or canvass management experience is a plus, but not an absolute pre-requisite, although prior leadership experience is critical.
Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary begins at $24,000 and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan.
National Recruitment Office: 59 Temple Place, Suite 402 Boston MA 02111 (617) 338-7800
Fax: 617-482-6885 National Recruiter: Sarah Marini smarini@grassrootscampaigns.com
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program
The Penn State campus deadline is December 19, 2007.
Each year the Endowment offers 8-10 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 300 colleges. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. We are unable to consider anyone who has started graduate studies.
Applicants must be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year. No one who has started graduate studies is eligible for consideration. The Carnegie Endowment accepts applications only through participating universities via designated nominating officials. (Dr. Tineke Cunning, director, University Fellowships Office)
Junior Fellows provide research assistance to Associates working on Carnegie Endowment's projects such as non-proliferation, democracy building, Middle East political reform, trade & environment, economics, international security, South Asian politics, China-related issues, and Russian and Eurasian affairs.
Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials.
The monthly salary is $2,916.66 (equivalent to $35,000 annually) subject to federal, state and local taxes. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation leave. A $500.00 allowance (less taxes) will be given to individuals relocating to the Washington, DC area. Junior Fellows are responsible for their own housing arrangements.
For further information about projects, frequently asked questions, and application, please visit these web sites:
http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows
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The Capital Fellows Programs consist of four individual fellowships:
The application deadline for the 2008-09 class is February 27, 2008.
These nationally recognized fellowships, sponsored by the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento, are an outstanding opportunity for college graduates to engage in public service and prepare for a future career. Fellows work 10-11 months as full-time staff members in the California State Assembly, Senate, Executive Branch or within the California Court System. They gain first-hand experience in governing the most diverse state in the nation and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of California society.
The only prerequisite for the programs is a four-year college or university degree and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service. Fellows come from all economic, cultural, political, career and educational backgrounds, and no previous legislative or political experience is required.
For further information please see our website www.csus.edu/calst/programs or contact the Center for California Studies at 916/278-6906.
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Internships with Congressman Altmire, 4th Congressional District PA
We received this note about internships from first term Congressman Jason Altmire. Congressman Altmire is Chairman of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Small Business Committee; as well as serving on the Education and Labor Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. You can pick up an application from Angela Hill in 202 Pond Lab, or by contacting his office directly.
I welcome and encourage all college students interested in either full or part-time internships in my Washington, DC and district offices to submit their resumes. As an intern in one of my offices, you will gain a unique and first hand perspective of the inner workings of the legislative process, the federal government and constituent services.
Internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students only. Although internships in all offices are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students’ hectic course schedules, but generally run from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when Congress is not in session.
By assisting my district staff, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters, or assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist with various constituent casework, or with district-based projects of importance. You will be able to see first- hand how the district office interacts with the community and serves as a liaison to my Washington, DC office. My district offices are located in Natrona Heights and Aliquippa, but off-site projects may be available.
In Washington, interns’ responsibilities will vary. They may be asked to answer phones, lead tours, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings, or answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.
In order to apply for an internship, please send the following items to altmireintern@mail.house.gov for the Washington D.C. internship or olivia.benson@mail.house.gov for the District Office internship:
If you would like more information on internships or have any questions, please contact Rachel Kaufman in Washington D.C. at 202-225-2565 or Olivia Benson in the District Office at 724-378-0928.