2013 Political Science Research Internships

The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) is an advocate for planning and implementing public policies that promote housing opportunity and choice. Its purpose is to be the business and political "voice" for the residential construction industry in Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise Counties in Arizona; to stimulate business within the home building industry; influence political decisions by virtue of member strength; and provide a format for networking, information, training, and support for members. www.sahba.org

The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) is an advocate for planning and implementing public policies that promote housing opportunity and choice. Its purpose is to be the business and political "voice" for the residential construction industry in Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise Counties in Arizona; to stimulate business within the home building industry; influence political decisions by virtue of member strength; and provide a format for networking, information, training, and support for members. www.sahba.org

The Tucson Hispanic Chamber has over 1000 member businesses and offices in Tucson and Hermosillo. Our mission is to advocate for and provide services that help grow our member's businesses. Our Business Advocacy committee meets every other week (Thursdays from 8:30a - 10:30a). The Public Policy Intern will assist in research, drafting letters and communicating our positions to our membership. In addition, they may attend public meetings representing the Tucson Hispanic Chamber.

CJR welcomes the opportunity to be a part of your educational and professional development in the field of social services. We also welcome the opportunity for you to share your fresh perceptions, enthusiasm, and talent with us and others associated with CJR. We look for hard-working, detail-oriented individuals with a strong interest in Social Services.The position begins in December 2012 or January 2013, with a flexible ending date (at least 4 months required).

Embassy Fall 2013 Internship Opportunities British Embassy, Washington DC **ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY AT https://careers-britishembassy.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=0. IF THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED CORRECTLY, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY** The British Embassys Internship Program is designed to supplement undergraduate coursework in international affairs, government, public affairs, economics, US-UK relations human relations, or environmental studies, and overall understanding of British Government policies. The program allows students to work part-time in a fast-paced environment at the centre of this important trans-Atlantic relationship. Interns can work in any of several exciting departments within the Embassy Network, in order to further develop their own understanding of and interest in those areas. Departments: Scottish Affairs Office 1 opening; submission deadline 7 July The Scottish Affairs Office (SAO) is responsible for developing and delivering the Scottish Governments policy objectives in North America, through high-level relationship building, communicating Scottish Government policy, co-ordinating the work of the Scottish Government and its agencies operating in the US and Canada, and delivering a programme of public diplomacy. The SAO is a small team that works flexibly on varied and exciting range of promotional activities, often with little lead-time. Students studying political science, international affairs, media relation or public diplomacy will gain valuable hands-on experience. This internship provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a student with a strong interest in modern Scottish politics and culture. Energy, Environment, and Resource Security (EERS) S:\Corp_Services\HR\Recruiting\Internships\Internship Adverts\2013\Summer 2013\Embassy Summer Internships Posting Advert 2013.doc 1 opening; submission deadline 7 July EERS is responsible for advancing UK policy on climate change and energy policy in the US. This group strives to share best practise on these issues in the U.S., while representing U.K. interests. For students of international relations, energy & environmental studies, economics, government, and public affairs who are interested in contemporary issues, this can be a groundbreaking experience to see how climate change & energy issues are debated and dealt with by the British Government in the U.S. Human Resources (HR) 2 openings; submission deadline 7 July The HR team at the British Embassy oversees Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Training, and employee-relations issues for the Embassy and Consulates across the US Network. This is a dynamic team with diverse work and issues, which change every day. For students interested in human relations, this can be an exciting and eye-opening experience in the forays of HR.

Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The foundation is committed to building global bridges locally by convening dialogue that fosters understanding, respect, and acceptance. Niagara Foundation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life interact with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and promoting the development of shared human values. Internship opportunities are available every quarter/semester for students who wish to participate in a learning environment where he or she will gain work experience for the future. The social media intern is essentially an intelligence gatherer for all of Niagaras social media platforms. He or she will work with the Director of the Communications to research topics and will post content related to Niagara events and international affairs.

The Kurzon for Congress campaign is currently seeking interns for its summer field program. Jeff is a progressive New York attorney dedicated to removing the influence of corporations from politics. As such, our campaign will not be accepting any money from corporate PACs or lobbyists. In order to win, we are relying on a massive grassroots effort to register new voters and to win the support of existing ones. The summer internship program runs from June 15th until August 20th and will give you the opportunity to get involved in the political process and help enfranchise voters throughout New York's 7th Congressional District. JeffKurzon.com

DocuThesis produces 1-10 minute authentic, engaging and affordable documentaries for the visibility of academia. By leveraging the power of documentary filmmaking into short videos, we allow universities, professors and students to show your innovations in research, your discoveries and their impact on society to cultivate funding, public awareness and future collaborations. What is a DocuThesis? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0NV8oogRRc http://youtu.be/BOaC72dpVlM Political Science Sample http://docuthesis.com/category/portfolio/political-science/ IMPACT INTERNATIONAL PICTURES was founded in 2004 to focus on all elements of documentary, narrative, childrens television and contemporary art video production. We are devoted to the production, direction and cinematography of creative video and television projects. We have worked on produced projects for TV New Zealand, BBC, Apple, Sundance Channel, Art Basel, International Documentary Association, NPAK Center for Contemporary Art, Saturday Disney, Taylormade Media, University of California, Irvine and YachtAide. DOCUTHESIS is a division of Impact International Pictures and has created projects for the University of California Irvine, Stanford University, the University of Southern California and California State University, Fresno. http://docuthesis.com/category/portfolio/business/

Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The foundation is committed to building global bridges locally by convening dialogue that fosters understanding, respect, and acceptance. Niagara Foundation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life interact with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and promoting the development of shared human values. The writing and reporting intern plays a big part in that mission by creating content that keeps our community informed and engaged outside of Niagara events. The writing and reporting intern has similar responsibilities as a reporter to an online newspaper. The writing and reporting intern will research content, interview contacts, and contribute to the development of Niagaras news site. He or she will work with the Director of the Communications to pitch ideas and will post content related to Niagara events and international affairs. Interns are also responsible for helping with writing press releases and other PR assignments.

We are a digital agency providing comprehensive strategy and services for clients seeking the best. Beyond media, we deliver the strategic insight and planning necessary to make the digital component an asset to our clients broader objectives whether that be to win an election, increase revenues, or change the world. We work with clients in prominent areas of politics, public affairs, issue advocacy, government, and not-for-profit. There is no single template for a winning digital strategy, and our approach always begins with our clients stated goals and available resources. Talbot Digital is looking for 2013 summer interns. We are in search for students with advanced knowledge in politics, graphic design, writing, and web design. Graphic Design Intern Requirements - Working towards a BA or certificate from a Fine Arts program/Graphic Design school - Experience with Adobe InDesign, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator - Knowledge of Mac OS and software upgrades and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs - Must be a team player and flourish in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment - Open to constructive criticism and customer feedback Responsibilities - Assists in the design and development of layouts for marketing materials, using appealing graphics that are well organized - Responsible to incorporate current design trends into each unique layout to produce an up-to-date style for custom ads - Ability to exercise good judgment when interpreting instructions and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions - Utilize strong written skills and bring effective visual ideas from concept through to completion Social Media & Community Management Intern Requirements - Provide links to 1-3 social networking profiles to demonstrate interest and knowledge - Possesses skills in writing, presentation, interpersonal relations, and customer management - Performs well in environment that values creativity, flexibility, and variety - Exhibits personal qualities, such as open-mindedness, enthusiasm, and adaptability - Prefers challenges, fast pace, new ideas, future focus, and unstructured environment Responsibilities - Utilizes social media to engage with a community of fans/followers online - Coordinates online marketing and advertising campaigns - Collaborates with internal departments on projects and assignments - Demonstrates interest in social media and how media and communication strategies can continuously engage the online community