political science Opportunities

You love storytelling. You are detail-oriented and committed to completing projects while being eager to learn how multimedia productions get off the ground. Seasoned writers/producers are looking for dynamic, goal-oriented interns to be part of an amazing transmedia project that begins in May 2012. If you have been looking for an internship that will provide invaluable experience and exposure that can help your long-term filmmaking goals, APPLY Now. You MUST love research gathering and working in a collaborative environment. Selected candidates will be required to sign confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements.

The research department of Bring Back Main Street provides both the committee staff and the candidate with a variety of information ranging from issue briefs to public record research. The department specializes in framing platforms based on local concerns. We work on candidate debate preparation, policy and position papers, and building a case to take to voters based on well-documented facts.

Citizens Climate Lobby Purpose: To create the political will for a sustainable climate and to empower individuals to have breakthroughs in exercising their personal and political power. To solve the climate crisis our methods include education on the science, economics, politics and public awareness surrounding climate change. CCL works by training citizens in the skills needed to affect change. We meet with Congressional leaders, write letters to the editors of national and local newspapers and attend monthly national conference calls. Most importantly we are action oriented. Our goal is to match what scientists tell us with practical solutions that can be enacted legislatively.

Citizens Climate Lobby Purpose: To create the political will for a sustainable climate and to empower individuals to have breakthroughs in exercising their personal and political power. To solve the climate crisis our methods include education on the science, economics, politics and public awareness surrounding climate change. CCL works by training citizens in the skills needed to affect change. We meet with Congressional leaders, write letters to the editors of national and local newspapers and attend monthly national conference calls. Most importantly we are action oriented. Our goal is to match what scientists tell us with practical solutions that can be enacted legislatively.

Position: Political Fellowship with the Illinois Senate Democratic Victory Fund Availability: Minimum 15hrs/week Compensation: Unpaid. College Credit Available. Location: Chicago, Illinois Application Deadline: January 15th, 2012 Description The Illinois Senate Democratic Victory Fund is looking for bright and motivated individuals to become one of our Political Fellows. You will have the opportunity to attend different events and meet directly with members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus. You will work directly with senior staff members on projects that are essential to electing Democrats in the State of Illinois. Political Fellows are responsible for assisting Staff with day-to-day political work. Typical tasks of a Political Fellow include but are not limited to direct voter contact, staffing candidates, verifying political documents and imputing data into our voter database. Political Fellows will learn the essential skills needed to organize voters, volunteers, and local political leaders to run effective campaigns. Qualifications Must be a student or recent graduate of an accredited college or university. ALL MAJORS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Must have a working knowledge of GoogleDocs and Microsoft Office Suite Must have superior written and verbal communications skills. Must be able to work on a deadline Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work with many diverse groups of people. If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume, references, and a one to two page writing sample to Jeremy Custer at custer@ilsenatedems.org

Work as an online tutor in the following subject areas: -Chemistry -Earth Science -Physics -Biology -Biochemistry Prefer candidates that can tutor in at least 2 of these subjects. Flexible schedule

Life Science Internships

Pioneer a brighter future

When you join Novozymes as a summer intern, you'll lead the way to create a brighter future. To realize your full potential, you'll be supported by both a mentor and colleagues who share the same goals, and ambitions as you. This is your chance to participate in projects that will help you stand out from your peers. Come join us this summer and be part of a team that values your drive and expertise. Are you ready to achieve something extraordinary and make a difference?   Life Sciences R&D Summer Internship Program Overview   Our Summer Internship Program provides a wide range of opportunities for current college students who are self-motivated and have a passion for science. We pride ourselves in offering real-world projects and providing students with multiple networking opportunities to help them learn and grow both personally and professionally. You will work on projects that provide first-hand experience of what it is like to work in the biotechnology industry.   A number of R&D internship opportunities are available covering both fundamental as well as applied science.  Internships will be anchored in one of our core research areas which include Water, Cleaning, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Animal Feed, and Fermentation Optimization.  Summer internships are designed to be best suited for students who have completed their junior year of college.   Internships begin May 13, 2013 and end August 2, 2013 dependent on the project. You must be able to work 40 hours per week for the length of the internship and must be available to complete the entire internship. Students are responsible for their own housing and transportation.   Here's what it takes:

• Enrollment in a B.S. program for Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related applicable Scientific or Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (PLEASE INCLUDE GPA ON APPLICATION MATERIALS).
• Hands on, practical laboratory experience including use of analytical equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Anticipated graduation December 2013 or May 2014.
• Ability to work without sponsorship.

Step up for the challenge and apply online by February 22, 2013. Click "apply for this job" below. Please submit the following in a combined file:

• Cover Letter - brief, but let it reflect your communication and computer skills (why you want the internship, how it will benefit you, your GPA, and expand on what you have to offer Novozymes, etc.)
• Resume - work experience and list of completed coursework.

Should you be selected for an interview you will be asked to provide 2-3 letters of reference.   Novozymes is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.   Rethink tomorrow   Novozymes is the world leader in bio-innovation. We create tomorrow's solutions by applying technology to nature, to the benefit of both our customers' bottom line and the planet. Novozymes serves a broad array of industries using enzymes, microorganisms, bioploymers, and biopharmaceutical ingredients.   With over 700 products in 130 countries, Novozymes' bio-innovations improve industrial performance and safeguard the world's resources because they represent superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow's ever-changing marketplace.

Life Science Internship Job Description

Pioneer a brighter future   When you join Novozymes as a summer intern, you'll lead the way to create a brighter future. To realize your full potential, you'll be supported by both a mentor and colleagues who share the same goals, and ambitions as you. This is your chance to participate in projects that will help you stand out from your peers. Come join us this summer and be part of a team that values your drive and expertise. Are you ready to achieve something extraordinary and make a difference?   Life Sciences Summer Internship Program Overview   Our Summer Internship Program provides a wide range of opportunities for current college students who are self-motivated and have a passion for science. We pride ourselves in offering real-world projects and providing students with multiple networking opportunities to help them learn and grow both personally and professionally. You will work on projects that provide first-hand experience of what it is like to work in the biotechnology industry.   Our Life Sciences internship projects will in Process Development and Optimization Group. PDOG focuses on development and optimization of our production processes, and are divided in 5 areas: Liquid fermentations, Solid state fermentations, downstream processing, strain stability and analytical development, and work closely together with the rest of R&D and our production plants in North America. Summer internships are designed to be best suited for students who have completed their junior year of college.   Internships begin May 13, 2013 and end August 2, 2013 dependent on the project. You must be able to work 40 hours per week for the length of the internship and must be available to complete the entire internship. Students are responsible for their own housing and transportation.   Here's what it takes:

• Enrollment in a B.S. program for Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related applicable Scientific or Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (PLEASE INCLUDE GPA ON APPLICATION MATERIALS).
• Hands on, practical chemical laboratory experience including use of analytical equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Anticipated graduation December 2013 or May 2014.
• Ability to work without sponsorship.

Step up for the challenge and apply online by February 22, 2013. Click "apply for this job" below. Please submit the following in a combined file:

• Cover Letter - brief, but let it reflect your communication and computer skills (why you want the internship, how it will benefit you, your GPA, and expand on what you have to offer Novozymes, etc.)
• Resume - work experience and list of completed coursework.

Should you be selected for an interview you will be asked to provide 2-3 letters of reference.   Novozymes is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.   Rethink tomorrow   Novozymes is the world leader in bio-innovation. We create tomorrow's solutions by applying technology to nature, to the benefit of both our customers' bottom line and the planet. Novozymes serves a broad array of industries using enzymes, microorganisms, bioploymers, and biopharmaceutical ingredients.   With over 700 products in 130 countries, Novozymes' bio-innovations improve industrial performance and safeguard the world's resources because they represent superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow's ever-changing marketplace.

The Empire State Pride Agenda is New Yorks statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization. Our mission is to win equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families. Through our education, organizing and advocacy programs, we work toward creating a broadly diverse alliance of LGBT people and our allies in government, communities of faith, labor, all sectors of the workforce and other social justice movements to achieve equality for LGBT New Yorkers and the broader goals of social, racial and economic justice. Position Summary: The Communications Intern will assist the Communications Department and other staff with blogging, drafting content for the website and publications, outreach on online social networks and other communications projects as needed.

Fleck Consulting currently works with a number of elected officials, including Mayor Pawlowski here in Allentown and Mayor Spencer in Reading. In the past, our team has worked for various local, state, and federal campaigns including: Callahan for Congress, Judge David Wecht for Superior Court, Mayor Ed Hozza of Whitehall, and Dan Onorato for Governor. We are currently gearing up for the 2012 political cycle and are looking to build our internship program. Our interns will be exposed to all aspects of the political process, including governmental relations, government administration, public relations, and campaign operations. During the internship, students will be exposed to all aspects of the political and governmental process, providing a unique and comprehensive set of learning outcomes.