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Leadership Newark is a New Jersey based non-profit organization offering a public policy leadership development program for adults who either live, work or participate in the civic life within the City of Newark that seek to strengthen the City of Newarks civic infrastructure through preparing the next generation of leaders to serve in numerous professional, political and volunteer capacities in the largest city in the State of New Jersey. The 1st Annual Leadership Newark Public Policy Summit will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013. The Summit will be a high profile, PR Worthy day long symposium where nationally known and locally active speakers, thinkers, and doers are coming together in an interactive environment to incubate solutions to specific issues. Think "TED" meets "Public Policy" in Newark. As 2013 commemorates Leadership Newarks 15th Anniversary, a Reunion Celebration will be held that evening closing out the days festivities. A typical Leadership Newark event draws people from government, non-profit, entertainment, corporate america, media, education and more! This will be a great networking experience. We seek some rock star interns that want to gain experience in the area of Marketing (emphasis in Grassroots Street Team, Video Production, PR) that will provide some great contacts, an impactful internship experience and letters of reference for job well done. If you can get college credit, awesome! We don't mind filling out the paperwork required for your school. You don't have to live, work or attend school in Newark, but if you are New Jersey based (live, work, school), we'd prefer it.

Boutique entertainment Public Relations firm specializing in event, personal, and corporate PR looking for unpaid publicity intern. Duties include rolling calls, help with events, creating and maintaining lists, and learning basic PR skills. Must be computer proficient, punctual, discreet, and be able to work individually as well as in a team. Looking for 2-3 days a week. Experience not necessary as long as hard-working and driven.

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 21,000 refugees from nearly 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 800 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 1,500 refugees and asylees. SCOPE OF ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH INTERN WORK: This position is intended to provide a qualified Intern with opportunities to learn through experience about collaboration, advocacy and communication. In this role the Intern will report directly to IRCs Executive Director and represent IRC at the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies, a network of Executive Directors of eight local refugee service agencies, to collect data, conduct research and develop promotional material aimed at promoting refugee resettlement in Georgia. Weekly hours will be flexible however preferred candidates will be available to start immediately. For more information or to apply, please contact Jessica Seales, Volunteer Coordinator, at VolunteerATL@Rescue.org or 678-636-8928. To learn more about us, please visit the IRC website at www.Rescue.org/Atlanta

Center for Public & Global Affairs Intern Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in Chicago in 2003 but has branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The foundation is committed to promoting global fellowship by encouraging interfaith and intercultural dialogue. 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 human values. Niagara Foundations Center for Public and Global Affairs offers platforms for distinguished speakers to spotlight trends, analyze important issues, exchange ideas, and participate in productive interactions that promote innovative global and public policy solutions. Internship opportunities are available every quarter/semester for students who wish to participate in a learning environment where he or she will gain practical work experience. The interns will assist the Director of the Center for Public and Global Affairs with daily operations, as well as larger, long-term projects. Responsibilities include researching local and international forum topics, writing bios and program descriptions for forum speakers, interviewing forum speakers, as well as developing new programs. The ideal candidate is able to work flexible hours and attend weekly forums.

The Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School offers a research-intensive summer training program to undergraduates interested in learning about the science of addiction. Summer Research mentees will work directly with Division on Addiction faculty members to conduct original research related to addiction. The Divisions ongoing research efforts are diverse but share a common focus on contributing to the worldwide understanding of addiction, with the ultimate goal of alleviating the social, medical, and economic burdens caused by addictive behaviors. Research at the Division on Addiction includes studies of gambling and Internet gambling, DUI behavior and mental health, as well as mental health issues among homeless populations. This summer research position will assist with the implementation of computerized tools to assist in the assessment and treatment of substance use and mental health problems.

Leadership Newark is a New Jersey based non-profit organization offering a public policy leadership development program for adults who either live, work or participate in the civic life within the City of Newark that seek to strengthen the City of Newarks civic infrastructure through preparing the next generation of leaders to serve in numerous professional, political and volunteer capacities in the largest city in the State of New Jersey. The 1st Annual Leadership Newark Public Policy Summit will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013. The Summit will be a high profile, PR Worthy day long symposium where nationally known and locally active speakers, thinkers, and doers are coming together in an interactive environment to incubate solutions to specific issues. Think "TED" meets "Public Policy" in Newark. As 2013 commemorates Leadership Newarks 15th Anniversary, a Reunion Celebration will be held that evening closing out the days festivities. A typical Leadership Newark event draws people from government, non-profit, entertainment, corporate america, media, education and more! This will be a great networking experience. We seek some rock star interns that want to gain experience in the area of Marketing (emphasis in Grassroots Street Team, Video Production, PR) that will provide some great contacts, an impactful internship experience and letters of reference for job well done. If you can get college credit, awesome! We don't mind filling out the paperwork required for your school. You don't have to live, work or attend school in Newark, but if you are New Jersey based (live, work, school), we'd prefer it.

National Parents Organization, the national voice for family law reform and the nations largest organization promoting shared parenting even after divorce or separation, is looking for TEN really savvy interns to get into the thick of it. If you intern for us, bring a pot of coffee, a bottle of Excedrin, and an insatiable desire to change the world one statute at a time. And if we select you? Youll take credit with your team for protecting children, hundreds of thousands of children, children who suffer the direct impact of draconian court decisions currently designed to separate them from their moms and dads. Think you can handle it? Want to close the text books and open the manual for life by embracing reform the way we do it? Then send us a very well-written cover letter that shows you care and why you feel youre ready to make a difference. We are looking for people able to work full- or part-time, with a minimum availability of 15 hours per week. We are a virtual organization, so as long as you have a computer with internet access and a phone, you can work from anywhere. Our start and end dates are flexible-- you can start as early as June 24 and continue with us until late August or early September, depending on your schedule.

SAGE Publications, one of the worldss leading independent publishers of higher education academic content for classroom and library use has an exceptional opening in Human Resources. The intern position is an opportunity for a college student to work in a business environment and specifically within a busy Human Resources department. The hours are flexible to accommodate a student's school schedule. The job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Read resumes, schedule interviews, check references, advertise open jobs on various job boards. Offer support and performance various administrative duties for the Human Resources department. Clerical responsibilities include: photocopying, faxing, filing. Qualifications: College Student currently attending community college or a four year university. Major preferably in Business, Human Resources or related field. Interest in Human Resources experience. Prior work experience preferably in an office environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products. Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal. Must be able to multi-task or prioritize workload if needed. $10/hour up to 20 hours a week. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within this position description are representative of the education, skills, experience and qualifications required. Incumbents in this position must maintain absolute confidentiality with company information at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disability to perform the essential functions. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the functions of this position at any time. Qualified California college candidates kindly submit their resume and cover letter to http://www.sagepublications.com/careers/ EEO

dna is a boutique agency specializing in beauty, health and lifestyle public relations and marketing communications. ??Built on strategic principles, creative tactics, professional execution and impeccable longstanding relationships with the media and retailers, dna has a unique talent for elevating exposure with trendsetters and opinion leaders. We are looking for individuals who are interested in furthering their careers in either Public Relations, Marketing and/or Communications to intern in our Los Angeles office. Experience in these areas is recommended. Interns will be expected to directly assist the Los Angeles Director. He/she should have a positive, upbeat attitude and a willingness to want to learn about all aspects of Beauty Public Relations. This would be an amazing opportunity for college students to begin their internships and gain hands on experience in the working world of Public Relations and Communications. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Creative Writing; includes pitches, press releases, e-blasts Preparing client briefs for select PR initiatives Assembling creative mailers Blogger outreach Research Administrative duties Miscellaneous errands Must have their own lap top Must love cats ? Knowledge of Photoshop and Cision is a PLUS! We are looking for a commitment of at least 4-8 hours per week, 2-3 days per week. We are willing to accommodate class schedules as well as other commitments one might have for the duration of their internship. Please note this is an unpaid internship, high school or college credit only. Please send your resume to Tori at Tori@dnapublicity.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Signature Inc. embraces the bright and glamorous fun of its Houston heritage by discovering the couture in the everyday, and delivering an element of surprise in all of its designs. Signature quickly achieved recognition and has increased its clients of many with famous faces. In 2011, we tapped into the Houston market and has grown over 200% in the past two years. We are now guiding the branding of over sixteen clients into its next phase of growth, while preserving the houses playful and unique systems. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team. Responsibilities: ? Understanding the business of fashion and retail brands and ability to work with teams and to drive business performance. ? Providing service that excites and captivates the customer, offering an abundance of magical, whimsical and unforgettable experiences. ? Building relationships to create repeat customer base. ? Connecting with the customer and facilitating an understanding of the brand through behavior, product presentation and service. ? Considering the needs of the client in creating a compelling selling environment that delights the customer and engages them in our clients product. Please copy and paste your resume and send it to HR@Signature-Houston.com