Opportunities near Washington, DC

AskCherado is a blog and weekly radio show that features content on love, life, and leisure topics. AskCherado is seeking an intern to work as the Social Media Manager to assist with efforts related to its web site and radio show on We Act Radio 1480 AM in Washington DC. The blog has also started a new video blogging series and will need assistance with AskCherado UNCUT. The intern would be responsible for building a strong, engaged community for AskCherado.com and its Talk Radio Show. Specific responsibilities include managing all social media accounts and posting content regularly grow our community of followers, friends and subscribers within current social networks and by identifying emerging social networks and platforms evaluating web site usage and trends and providing recommendations for growth engaging with AskCherado bloggers and readers creating a social media plan conducting research on topics interacting with the media as necessary. The individual must possess the following skills: -Passion for social medai space, engagement and experience -Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills in English -Very familiar with social media tools (i.e. Facebook, Twitter and etc.) -Ability to meet changing demands and to adapt to frequently changing priorities -Knowledge and experience using WordPress is preferred but not required. The position is unpaid; it allows for a flexible work environment and interns can start immediately. To Apply: Please send a resume to cherado@askcherado.com

The internship will include assisting the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Manager with the development and improvement of emergency preparedness and Continuity of Operations Plans, site inspections and data recording, developing and coordinating drills, training opportunities, and table top, and tracking approaching and potential disasters, such as severe weather emergencies. Additionally, the internship will involve participating in working groups to create strategies towards public-private CCTV integration into a DC monitoring facility. Another key assignment for this internship will be gathering data and coordinating with property managers for a mobile application which will display the location of the closest AED unit during a cardiac emergency. The intern will visit pre-identified properties, track and provide information releases to be signed by the property manager, and updating the location information using a mobile GIS tablet application. After completion of the project, the intern will develop a presentation to present at the BID staff meeting and the safety alliance meeting. This data collection effort will allow information from Downtown DC to be included in an existing national application available from the iTunes store.

SurpriseRide is looking for interns! SurpriseRide is a subscription-based startup that helps kids expand their horizons. Remember what it was like to get a magazine in the mail when you were a kid? What if every month you also got to embark on an adventure and explore something new? One month, you could receive a cheese-making kit and the next you could be discovering a new country or building your very own instrument! Imagine sharing these new experiences online with your peers and continuing that journey of discovery on the web. If you have an interest in creating an experiential lifestyle product and educating kids through hands-on learning that bridges the offline and online worlds, this internship is for you. We are looking for reliable and dedicated team players who want to be a part of a rapidly growing business. You will gain real experience across a variety of functions (Marketing, Strategy, Finance, and Operations) and receive valuable mentorship and training along the way. This internship is unpaid, but rewards will be given, contingent upon performance. We also plan to hire full-time employees from our pool of interns. College credit is preferred, but exceptions can be made if you can demonstrate commitment. All of the work can be done virtually and should average about 10 hours per week. Length of internship is negotiable. If you are interested please send your resume and a brief explanation of why you think you would a be a good fit to info (at) surpriseride (dot) com.

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.

Housing Counseling Services, Inc. (HCS) is a non-profit agency founded in 1972 to provide training, counseling, advocacy and technical assistance to low- and moderate-income tenants, homebuyers, homeowners and the homeless throughout the metropolitan D.C. area. HCS has a team of more than 40 professionals who work jointly to support individuals and groups in preserving housing opportunities, seeking housing solutions and resolving housing problems. Our dynamic teams are dedicated to offering direct service that supports individual and group skill building so that low- and moderate-income individuals, families and communities can take the steps necessary to meet their own housing needs, both now and in the future. HCS serves a diverse client population who speak a variety of languages.

A national association for municipally owned electric utilities has an immediate internship opportunity for a student to work part-time 15-20 hours/week. The intern will gain valuable experience working at a trade association in the electric industry by supporting activities of APPAs research and grant program, Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED). The DEED intern will work with program Director on projects related to membership and marketing efforts and assist with grant administration activities. All interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and short essay (a few paragraphs) describing your interest in working for the DEED program to humanresources@publicpower.org. A link to the DEED microsite has been provided so applicants can read about the program and easily write a paragraph of interest.

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.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a national non-profit and non-partisan Hispanic educational organization whose mission is to develop the next generation of Latino Leaders. CHCI seeks to accomplish its mission by offering educational and leadership development programs, services, and activities that promote the growth of participants as effective professionals and strong leaders. Our programs are designed to increase the participation of young Hispanics in both public and private sectors. Our vision is an educated and civically active Latino community who participates at the local, state, and federal policy decision-making levels. CHCI programs serve more than 1,500 young Latinos annually. Many are first in their family to go to college, and the majority comes from families with annual incomes below $30,000. CHCI's unique model of educational services and leadership development promoting college readiness, supporting college attainment and providing direct access to the most powerful network of Latino leadership helps ensure career success and has put thousands of young people on a pathway to achieving the American Dream. Scope of work includes: Assist with administrative duties pertaining to the CHCI Leadership Development programs, which include the Congressional Internship Program and Fellowship Program. Major duties include: o Training of the Online Application Management System and assist in the management of the intake, review and selection processes for Fall CIP applicants o Maintenance of CHCI program web pages o Assist in the development of applicant Demographic Reports o Assist with Summer Internship Orientation Week preparation o Assist with planning of participant professional trainings o Assists in communication and correspondence with Program Sponsors o Assist with Program Events as they arise (Graduation, o Receptions, off site events, etc.) o Assist in the identification of and outreach to placements for Summer Internship o participants Practices effective organization for administrative tasks Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

AskCherado is a blog and weekly radio show that features content on love, life, and leisure topics. AskCherado is seeking an intern to work as the Social Media Manager to assist with efforts related to its web site and radio show on We Act Radio 1480 AM in Washington DC. The blog has also started a new video blogging series and will need assistance with AskCherado UNCUT. The intern would be responsible for building a strong, engaged community for AskCherado.com and its Talk Radio Show. Specific responsibilities include managing all social media accounts and posting content regularly grow our community of followers, friends and subscribers within current social networks and by identifying emerging social networks and platforms evaluating web site usage and trends and providing recommendations for growth engaging with AskCherado bloggers and readers creating a social media plan conducting research on topics interacting with the media as necessary. The individual must possess the following skills: -Passion for social medai space, engagement and experience -Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills in English -Very familiar with social media tools (i.e. Facebook, Twitter and etc.) -Ability to meet changing demands and to adapt to frequently changing priorities -Knowledge and experience using WordPress is preferred but not required. The position is unpaid; it allows for a flexible work environment and interns can start immediately. To Apply: Please send a resume to cherado@askcherado.com

Note: Now accepting applications for summer 2013 The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is a nonprofit organization working toward compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion. For the last 27 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. Over the years, we have taken on battles to end ethically questionable experiments involving children and inhumane animal experiments and have worked to improve science education. We have worked with physicians, federal regulators, politicians, researchers, educators, students, and concerned citizens. And we have so much more work to do. PCRM is seeking a motivated student to work on our communications team and learn practical applications of media relations and social media strategies. This fellowship honors Ms. Simon Chaitowitz, a writer, public relations professional and longtime leader of PCRMs communications department. General Description: The Simon Chaitowitz Communications Fellow will assist public relations professionals in the communications department, which publicizes PCRMs campaigns and projects. Terms of Employment: PCRM is located in the Metro-accessible Friendship Heights neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The compensation is $8.25 per hour. Free housing accommodations near the PCRM office may be available if needed. PCRM will assist fellows in obtaining course credit if applicable. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity that is available for a three month window between April and August 2013. Start and end dates are flexible. How to apply: Visit http://www.pcrm.org/about/about/internships to complete our online internship/fellowship application. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for the summer semester. PCRM fellows not only get to work on a daily basis with our experienced team of doctors, nutritionists, clinical researchers, toxicologists, and nonprofit professionals, but may have the opportunity to participate in staff education sessions, journal article discussions, Capitol Hill briefings, fundraisers, and other PCRM events. Fellows will receive a full-day orientation at the start of their fellowship and ongoing support from their staff supervisor. For more information, contact PCRMs Human Resources department at careers at PCRM dot org.