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Consumers for a Responsive Legal System ("Responsive Law") is seeking law student interns for Summer 2013. Responsive Law is willing to work with students to receive course credits. Responsive Law is a national, nonprofit advocacy organization that works to improve accessibility, accountability, and affordability in the civil justice system. We advocate for more competition in the provision of legal services, better self-help options for the legal system's customers, and improved legal literacy for those customers. Applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to interns@responsivelaw.org. For more information about the organization and its advocacy, visit responsivelaw.org

GO-Science is a nonprofit regional science and technology center located in Greenville, NC that is in the process of opening a new facility in downtown Greenville to serve a 29 county region with hands-on educational programming in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We reach over 20,000 participants annually through over 19 core programs deployed by over 800 volunteers throughout the region. This internship position will focus on the technology systems that enable our organization to meet its goals and objectives. As an intern you will gain experience in a variety of areas related to technical management and implementation.

Political Research Associates is a social justice think tank dedicated to studying and challenging the U.S. Right. Our key issues areas span LGBTQ rights, reproductive justice, immigrant and racial justice, civil liberties, and economic justice. The Communications and Marketing Intern reports directly to the Communications Director and plays an integral role in supporting PRAs mission to advance social justice. Responsibilities may include: Contributing to marketing/digital strategy and best use of new website; Drafting press releases, email blasts, newsletters, and other materials; Supporting the development of media strategies and journalist outreach for promoting major releases/events; Contributing to social media, blog, and other editorial opportunities; Multimedia projects using layout, photo, audio, or video equipment; Supporting fundraising initiatives and helping integrate communications and development. Qualifications: Excellent written communications, editing, and proofreading skills; proficiency with graphic design applications preferred; prior marketing and public relations experience; ability to multitask and handle short- and long-term projects; ability to work independently and part of a team; interest in progressive activism. Social media, journalism, blogging experience a plus.

Summary The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) seeks an energetic, detail-oriented intern with an interest in media, public policy, and womens issues to provide support to NWLCs Media Office in the Communications Department. A full-time intern will work 37.5 hours per week; a part-time intern must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. The start and end dates of the internship are flexible, but typically they span sometime in May through mid-August 2013. The Organization NWLC is celebrating four decades of advancing opportunities for women and their families, particularly those most in need. We have succeeded in getting new laws on the books and enforced; litigating ground-breaking cases all the way to the Supreme Court, and educating the public about ways to make laws and public policies work for women and their families. Today, an experienced staff of nearly 60 continues to advance the issues that cut to the core of womens lives in education, employment, family and economic security, and health and reproductive rights with special attention given to the needs of low-income women and their families.

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Technical Intern is responsible for supporting the accomplishment of objectives and goals of the Hydraulic Institute by working with the standards writing committees. The incumbent facilitates the development of standards and guidelines, supports the creation of educational products, and responds to technical issues as assigned by the Technical Affairs Director.

Purzue - the Smartest resume and career site on the web is looking for interns for the Spring or Summer 2013! As one of the hottest startups in the tri-state area, you'll join an exciting team in a fun and highly productive environment that's quickly making a name for itself! The Executive Assistant will report directly to the CEO, and will have the opportunity to work with the Manager, Marketing Communication and the Director of Strategic Programs. You'll be handling the daily ongoings of our CEO, managing some HR, organizing and planning office related meetings and events, and working with Purzue's social media efforts. You'll also be heavily involved with our career event planning, contacting sponsors, reaching out to potential partners on the behalf of the CEO, and more. This is NOT a coffee making position! We encourage our interns to be as active as possible in the company. You'll be participating in weekly meeting while learning the essentials of an executive assistant position. We're a fun (and quirky) group of entrepreneurial go-getters so be prepared to work and play hard during your time here! We offer a program with flexible start and end dates, currently being offered for the 2nd half of the 2013 Spring Semester (March - May) or for Summer 2013 (June - August). This opportunity is oriented towards individuals currently in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year of a four-year institution, or currently enrolled in a graduate program. The ability exists to be hired on full-time basis following the completion of the internship program. You must be able to commit at least 8 hours per week to this position, however limited working from home is a possibility. Purzue guides job seeking professionals, employers, and recruiters down a seamless and efficient path, so they can connect and interact in ways never before seen. We transform the traditional resume and typical job post into the most stylish, engaging and creative branding experience available. With our robust smart resume and posting features, we separate job hunters and employers from their respective competition. The result: a smart and more complete hiring experience for both sides Purzue is transforming the hiring landscape forever, as it weaves these two worlds together. The hiring process is taking the next evolutionary step. Are you ready? For immediate consideration, please visit: http://purzue.com/job/6981-executive-assistant-intern

The Providence Community(Providence) is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization currently in start-up phase. The organization is an innovative experience that integrates service, learning, and living. The organization aims to shape the character and vocational discernment of high-potential universitys students through an intense experience of servant leadership linked with life in an intentional community. The agency mission is to empower young Liberian women and others in need to attain economic self-sufficiency through our advocacy, collaboration and targeted services focused on education, job training and employment to achieve measurable outcomes and improve the lives of young Liberians. The goal is to build a corps of next generation leaders by blending the service-learning model and living in intentional community alongside mentoring and career exploration to create solutions to poverty in Liberia and fill the employment gap. We are currently in search of a Talented Infographic Design and web interns. The ideal candidate must be able to develop and continue to build Infographic design materials for our work. Details about the project including visual samples will be provided to the selected candidate

CEOs for Cities is a civic innovation lab and network for city progress and success, connecting cross-border, cross-sector, cross-generational civic CEOs and change makers to each other and to smart ideas and practices. The CEOs for Cities Success Intern works primarily with the President and CEO, but also with Mark Ebner, the Manager of Research and Engagement, and the Communications Manager, in the Cleveland office located at Cleveland State University's Levin College of Urban Affairs, 17117 Euclid Avenue. (CEOs for Cities maintains 3 offices--in Chicago, Cleveland, and Washington, DC). The President and CEO is Lee Fisher. The Intern is expected to work a minimum of 15 hours a week for a minimum of 4 months. There is no salary or benefits, but upon successful completion of the 4-month period, the Intern will receive a stipend of $500. Extension of the internship or full-time or part-time employment with CEOs for Cities after completion of the 4-month internship will be considered if the Intern is interested. The Intern provides organizational and creative support to the President and CEO and other Cleveland staff in the Cleveland office. The Intern assists with the CEO's scheduling and helping to manage the CEO's workflow and project management. The Intern assists with technology and social media, speech writing, research, event planning, project management, and visual presentations. The Intern also provides support to other Cleveland staff in grant and report writing, research, marketing, communications and website management. Please visit http://www.ceosforcities.org/about/jobs/internship-application to fill out the application. A resume and cover letter are required. You will need to answer the question "Why are you interested in cities?" in no more than 250 words. Up to two letters of recommendation are encouraged, but not required.

Karla Otto Inc. is a leading fashion public relations agency with offices in Milan, Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Beijing. We are currently seeking part-time and full-time interns to start immediately, and next term, in our New York office. The offices of Karla Otto represent highly respected European and American clients such as Givenchy, Christian Dior, Celine, Viktor & Rolf, Marni, Pucci and Vionnet. Interns will be assisting both the logistics and pressroom departments. Interns will learn to: -Assist both the Logistics and Pressroom Departments -Manage domestic and international sample trafficking using Fashion GPS -Assist in reports and research projects -Manage and organize the showroom -Magazine clipping and scanning -Assist at fashion shows and events during Fashion Week in New York This is an educational experience that will allow the intern to experience the full life-cycle of a fashion public relations agency with multiple international offices. Additionally, the skills learned at Karla Otto Inc. can be applied to other industries. This is an unpaid internship. We ask that you have excellent communication and organizational skills, a great work ethic, the ability to work efficiently and a can-do attitude. You will be working with a very welcoming and friendly office that is eager to share their knowledge of the industry. Overall, this internship opportunity will be a great way to gain insight into the fast-paced and exciting world of fashion. Experience is a plus, however, we always welcome anyone who is eager to learn and work hard for the sake of fashion. If you are interested, please forward your resume and availability to kendall@karlaotto.com. Please write your start date on the subject line of your email and indicate if you can receive academic credit. Thank You, Karla Otto Inc.

Summary The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) seeks an energetic, detail-oriented intern with an interest in media, public policy, and womens issues to provide support to NWLCs Media Office in the Communications Department. A full-time intern will work 37.5 hours per week; a part-time intern must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. The start and end dates of the internship are flexible, but typically they span sometime in May through mid-August 2013. The Organization NWLC is celebrating four decades of advancing opportunities for women and their families, particularly those most in need. We have succeeded in getting new laws on the books and enforced; litigating ground-breaking cases all the way to the Supreme Court, and educating the public about ways to make laws and public policies work for women and their families. Today, an experienced staff of nearly 60 continues to advance the issues that cut to the core of womens lives in education, employment, family and economic security, and health and reproductive rights with special attention given to the needs of low-income women and their families.