political science Opportunities

Kevin Chisholm is an independent candidate running for United States Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia. Chisholm for Senate has a small staff that is looking for interns to assist with the campaign. The internship could last as long as requested with an eventual end date being mid-November 2012. The campaign is based out of Arlington, Virginia in the Crystal City area.

The 2012 General Election is just 192 days away and campaign season is in full swing! John Ocegueras Nevada Congressional campaign is seeking college students and recent graduates for exciting internships in the fundraising department of this top tier congressional race.

Bulldog Finance Group is a Democratic fundraising firm specializing in local, state and federal Democratic campaigns. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to assist the company's CEO and senior management team with the upcoming 2012 elections. As a Fellow, you will learn the essentials of political fundraising and donor outreach. Fellows will gain hands-on experience with nationally recognized clients and will be part of one of the strongest and most prestigious Democratic fundraising firms in the country. Additionally, the fellowship program offers networking opportunities to those who are interested in pursuing a career in politics, particularly in political campaigns, management and consulting.

This position will oversee and organize global expansion efforts for the International Youth Congress which currently operates in nations as far as Rwanda, Pakistan, Burundi, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Spain, the Philippines, and all across the United States. Our Expansion Coordinator will work directly underneath our appointed Chief of Staff whom carries out the day-to-day operations of the organization. Our Expansion Coordinator will maintain flexible work hours and may carryout their duties from home. This position requires commitment and depending on work performance may result in eventual paid employment.

This internship is perfect preparation for joining a top Democratic campaign operation. Successful applicants will gain excellent experience working with a state-wide Finance Director learning all aspects of a campaign finance department.

NewsGram (www.NewsGram.com) is a web-only news portal operated from Chicago,USA. It is global in perspective with news and views from all over the world. This 24x7 portal is a typical news site with a mix of everything (politics, society, culture, economy, entertainment, sports,etc) with a focus on politics and society. As an independent news organization, we are committed to our core values and beliefs,viz. 1. The emphasis would be on delivering the news with a difference 2. Ethical journalism with a pragmatic approach 3. Raise issues that the main stream media misses or does not consider important. The website: www.NewsGram.Com We are currently seeking self-motivated, creative, and awesome interns - from all over USA, Canada, UK and several other countries- to join our small staff for a few months to one year. Please send a resume, brief cover letter (nothing stuffy here, make it fun!), and writing sample (s). We look forward to hearing from you! Apply at Jobs@NewsGram.com

Americans for Tax Reform offers full-time and part-time paid internships. The positions can be taken for credit through the applicant's home university or college, coinciding with spring, summer, and fall semester dates. We believe in a system in which taxes are simpler, fairer, flatter, more visible, and lower than they are today. The government's power to control ones life derives from its power to tax. We believe that power should be minimized. ATR was founded in 1985 by Grover Norquist at the request of President Reagan. Americans for Tax Reform offers the chance to work alongside some of the best political advocates in Washington, as well as the opportunity for increasing responsibility. Interns are assigned to work on policy issues side by side with members of our staff. As a key part of the ATR team, interns work on projects such as the Taxpayer Protection Pledge (both federal and state candidates pledge not to raise taxes) and the American Shareholders Association (focusing on eliminating the Death Tax, expanding Lifetime Savings Accounts and Retirement Savings Accounts, and social security reform.) Interns also have the opportunity to work on the Cost of Government Day, a report identifying and calculating government spending as a cost to taxpayers, and the International Property Rights Index, a report on the status of intellectual and physical property rights worldwide.

Work on a grassroots congressional campaign in a leadership position. This a great fit for those passionate about politics and looking to take the next step in terms of involvement. The campaign is working to unseat a longtime incumbent in the November election. To do this, campaign staff is working to build a movement of volunteers and engaged citizens across the district through events, press coverage, new media and direct outreach.

Doug Collins campaign for Congress Gainesville, GA - 770-616-3585 Contact at: matt@collinsleads.com We need help organizing and developing our grassroots and voter outreach in the district. Our office is located in the 9th Congressional District. Even though our office is located in Gainesville we are looking for help in the following counties: Hall, Habersham, Jackson, Forsyth, Union, Pickens, Clarke/Athens, Towns, Hart, Banks, Lumpkin, Gilmer, White, Elbert, Fannin, Franklin, Dawson, Madison, Rabun, and Stephens. We need interns from May through August 2012. If you are looking to link this internship for school credit we can also do that.

The Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (SDCC) is looking for interns for our Harrisburg office. SDCC supports State Senators and candidates across the Commonwealth offering college students the unique opportunity to work directly with those officials, candidates and high-level staff members. Interns will receive an inside look at the Pennsylvania political scene while working in a fun, energetic environment. If you'd like more information about the organization please call at 717.214.7305. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to dem.interns@gmail.com.