Public Policy Internships

If youre someone whos constantly gushing with creativity and always noticing how news and magazine materials or websites could be improved visually, then youve come to the right place. We need your assistance and offer a tremendous opportunity to display your graphic design knowledge and skills. International Policy Digest (IPD) is seeking an innovative graphic design intern who can create a visually appealing and informative approach to conveying complex and difficult issues. IPD provides leading expert commentary and analysis on vitally important topics from an international perspective that is provide by its global network of contributing writers. The publications primary focus is on international affairs, foreign policy, and geopolitics. While the power of the pen is undeniable, the power and simple purity of visual graphics can never be ignored. We are seeking a candidate who is interested in taking controversial, complex, and multifaceted commentaries on impactful global issues and making them visually digestible to even a casual reader, while also being informative and penetrating to skilled observers. The ability to create original Info charts, graphics, and visual elements is essential.

Organization Description Free the Slaves (FTS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to ending modern slavery worldwide. Founded in 2000, FTS partners with grassroots organizations in six countries to free people from slavery, help them rebuild their lives, and do what it takes to end slavery in their communities. Current partners include local anti-slavery organizations in Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Brazil, India and Nepal. Informed by on-the-ground work and in-depth research, we then bring real-world solutions to policymakers and business leaders in the areas of policy, research, slave-free trade and communications, engage in high-profile advocacy campaigns on the federal and international level, and share compelling stories that inspire individuals to act and to build a global movement against slavery. FTS is headquartered in Washington DC. Internship Program Description The Free the Slaves internship program is a formal effort to develop and train future leaders of the anti-slavery movement. We seek to provide each participant with training and hands-on experience in various facets of anti-slavery work. The program operates out of the Washington, DC office of Free the Slaves on a semester system, with three sessions per year: Spring (January to May), Summer (June to August), and Fall (September to December). Participants are expected to participate in an orientation session at the beginning of each semester. Internships are unpaid but students are often able to arrange academic credit, as Free the Slaves internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by FTS staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to federal and international anti-slavery advocacy. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Nutivas four Values of Passion, Purity, Community, and Well-Being set the tone for our team in representing Nutiva to our associates, vendors, customers, and the media. All employees are expected to embrace these values as part of their daily work-life with Nutiva. DESCRIPTION Nutiva is an innovative leader in the health food industry. We are looking to hire an intern who is passionate about organic food and sustainable living, who is an excellent communicator and possesses creative research skills. The intern hired for this position will be responsible for researching, writing and posting original content on the companys blog on topics that include Food Policy and Food Justice. The blogging intern will be instrumental in increasing the content on our website. ABOUT NUTIVA Founded in 1999, Nutiva (www.nutiva.com) is the worlds leading brand of organic coconut oil, hemp foods and chia seeds. Nutiva demonstrates its mission to nourish people and planet by using healthy organic ingredients, enriching the soil, and supporting sustainable causes. Our watchwords nutritious superfoods, healthier people and a sustainable planet express our commitment to move beyond conventional food industry practices to embrace a bigger picture that supports the long-term well-being of humanity as a whole. Nutivas purpose is to produce the highest quality organic superfoods, providing superior nutritional value to our customers while supporting sustainable agricultural practices and a fair return to the farmers on whom we depend. We donate 1 percent of our sales to groups that promote sustainable agriculture.

International Policy Digest (IPD) is looking for an extremely competent copy editor to join its Foreign Policy and Foreign Affairs Copy Desk. The candidate will join a team that edits in-depth analysis, commentary, and research papers for multiple IPD platforms.

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).

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is a nonprofit organization working toward effective medical practice, research, and health promotion. For the last 26 years, PCRM has led the way for reforms of federal nutrition policies, and our clinical research programs are breaking new ground in diabetes, cancer, and other serious medical conditions. We have fought for an emphasis on prevention, higher ethical standards in research, and scientific advances in basic research and effective drug development. We have worked with physicians, federal regulators, politicians, researchers, educators, students, and concerned citizens. And we have so much more work to do. PCRMs Toxicology and Regulatory Testing team finds and implements science and policy-based solutions to reduce and replace the use of animals in tests conducted by pesticide, chemical, drug, and cosmetic companies. The Toxicology and Regulatory Testing Intern will work with our Director of Regulatory Testing Issues on researching and preparing educational materials (web and print), assisting with grassroots, media and educational aspects of our campaign to encourage cosmetic companies to stop testing on animals, assisting with the teams lobbying activities, including tracking Capitol Hill visits and preparing materials, and assisting with the preparation of reports for the public or for peer-reviewed publication on topics related to animal testing. This internship is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the policy issues associated with efforts to promote alternatives to the use of animals for product and chemical testing while making a valuable contribution to PCRMs campaigns.

Public Relations Intern Position An Event Company is looking for a person to fulfill the Public Relations Intern position. Our company focuses on being team-oriented and providing both employee and customer satisfaction. We are looking to find a hard-working and detail-oriented person to help perform certain tasks. An ideal employee should exhibit a strong presence and have strong communicational skills. This person should have a strong relationship with everyone on the marketing and sales team as well they should have the ability to talk with clients and businesses. We are looking for an individual to start this position beginning Fall 2012. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist Marketing Director with media alerts and press releases Find new PR sources Contacting the featured venues and events Establishing relationships with other venues/business professionals Customer Relations Management Administrator Lead Management Appointment Setting and Lead Management Attendance at Trade Shows SMS Marketing Social Media Public Relations Email and Marketing Job Requirements: Excellent communication skills with both workers and clients Proficient with basic computer skills Understanding about how to use social media Ability to work in a team so that the job can be effectively carried out Have the ability to capture an audience Ability to multi-task This is a great opportunity for anyone who has strong communicational skills and is looking to broaden his or her knowledge in the Public Relations field. This is an unpaid position available for college credit. Our company has had Interns ranging from colleges such as: Rutgers University, Montclair University, Rowan University, Johnson and Whales University, and Kean University. If interested in this position, please respond to this posting with contact information and a resume.

DDF offers several internship opportunities for students passionate about protecting civil liberties, especially the right to dissent. Interns will generally work out of our national office, which is located in Takoma Park, Maryland just outside Washington, DC or remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Interns at the national office will have the opportunity to attend educational forums, symposia and meetings hosted by our allies, think tanks and local universities. National office interns will also participate in meetings with coalition partners, Congressional staff and staff from different federal agencies and the White House. All DDF interns will engage in substantive work including research, writing, lobbying and coalition-building. Specific projects interns will work on include the Campaign to Protect Animnal Rights Activism; Rapid Response Solidarity Network; Civil Liberties Wikipedia; Dissent & Repression Comic Series; Defending Dissent Radio; Direct and Grassroots Lobbying. Summer Internship Program: This is an 8-week internship in our national office. Students are expected to work 30 hours per week and are paid a modest stipend. Remote Internships: This flexible internship offers students the opportunity to work on DDF projects from anywhere in the U.S. Fall or Spring Semester Internship Program: Full or part-time interns are accepted at our national office or can work remotely.

International Rivers is a non-profit research and advocacy organization headquartered in Berkeley, California, with staff and consultants currently working in Brazil, China, India, South Africa and Thailand. International Rivers supports communities around the world in protecting their rivers and rights. We work to halt destructive dams and encourage better methods of meeting needs for water, energy and protection from floods. International Rivers' Policy Program works to strengthen the social and environmental policies of dam builders and financiers, and to build the capacity of civil society and dam-affected communities to defend their rights. We are seeking a part-time (16-20 hours/week) intern for 3 months during Spring and Summer 2013 (with possibility of extension) to assist with the creation of a major report on the current state of the world's rivers. The report will include an in-depth research component on indicators of river basin health, and will analyze our experiences and lessons with specific dam projects, developers, and cross-cutting issues over the past decade. The Policy Program Intern will play a critical role in the project team by supporting the research, production, and outreach components of this report.

**Press Here Publicity is currently seeking interns to start immediately and for Winter semester 2013. Press Here has been at the helm of national publicity campaigns for several celebrated and acclaimed musicians, actors and bands including Maroon 5, The Killers, Sigur Ros, Broken Social Scene, Bloc Party, Bat For Lashes, Mos Def, Arctic Monkeys, Lykke Li, Matisyahu, Soundgarden, Bright Eyes, Sleigh Bells, The Kills, Laura Marling and many more. We spearhead extensive national, regional, television, non-commercial radio and on-line campaigns, as well as special event coverage. Interns are responsible for aiding in day-to-day tasks in the areas of publicity, marketing communications and new media. Applicants should have a passion for music and be prepared to talk about industry trends and suggest blogs you cant live without. Were not talking about the ones everyone knows, but we want to hear what you think has its finger on the pulse of picking the next hypeworthy artists. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scanning/clipping, updating press kits, media research. Interns are responsible for aiding in day-to-day tasks in the areas of publicity, marketing communications and new media. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to scanning/clipping, updating press kits, media research, follow-up and guest list coordination via a high volume and email and phone calls. Not for someone shy on the telephone! Experience with the latest online media and marketing trends is a must. Expected: be knowledgeable about Twitter, Facebook, Blogger/Word Pad. Candidates whove had their own, or currently update an active Twitter account or have moderated Facebook fan pages to the front of the line! Preference given to candidates with knowledge of html, photoshop, graphic design and video editing programs.