Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - August 29, 2014

Welcome to the August 29, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

The most important piece of information in this newsletter: If you are a political science major or graduate student planning to complete an internship for credit in the coming spring or summer semester, then you need to make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor. Email him at cdtaylor@bsu.edu 

Other important information in this issue:

[1] Internship information session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors 
[2] Political Science Information Fair

[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)

[4] Internship opportunity: Indiana General Assembly

[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly

[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)

[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP

[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party

[9] Receiving academic credit for your internship

[1] Internship information session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors 

Internship coordinators Brad Gideon and Charles Taylor will be hosting internship information sessions in September, October, and November. At these sessions you can learn about the requirements for earning academic credit for your internship and the resources available through the Career Center to help you find internship opportunities and turn them into successful career-building experiences.

If you are a Political Science undergraduate major or graduate student or a Legal Studies major planning on doing an internship for credit, then you must attend one of these sessions.

Learn more.

[2] Political Science Information Fair

The Political Science Department will be hosting an Information Fair on September 10 from 4-6pm.

This fair provides you an opportunity to visit with faculty and learn about all opportunities the Political Science Department has to offer, including internships.

Learn more.

[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)

Staff members from Congressman Luke Messer's office will be on campus in September and October to discuss internship opportunities in Muncie and Washingon DC. If you would like to learn more these opportunities, then attend one of these sessions!

Learn more.

[4] Internship opportunity: Indiana General Assembly

Spring internships at the Indiana General Assembly are an excellent opportunity for students who plan a career in politics. Recruiters from all four legislative caucuses will be visiting political science classes to discuss this opportunity in conjunction with the Fall Career Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, September 17.

Learn more.

[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly

US Senator Donnelly’s office is currently accepting internship applications for the Spring semester session in his Washington, DC and Indianapolis offices. This is a chance for students to obtain first-hand experience working in a United States Senator’s office.  

Learn more.

[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6) 

The Ball State 6th Congressional District internship program will be based on a partnership with Ball State University and Congressman Luke Messer’s Office, with goal of providing an exemplary academic and professional opportunities for Ball State students. The internship program will last two consecutive academic semesters (including the summer semester), one semester in the Washington, D.C. office and one semester in the Muncie office, geared towards providing students a comprehensive Congressional office experience.  

Learn more. 

[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP

Krieg DeVault LLP will hire two interns for the 2015 Legislative Session.  The internship is full-time beginning in early January. Krieg DeVault legislative interns will be responsible for assisting Governmental Affairs Practice Group members with a variety of duties related to the policy making process.  

Learn more.

[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party

The Indiana Republican Party is seeking volunteers to assist the Republican Candidates at a phone bank being hosted in Delaware County. At these phone banks you will give surveys, as well as urge the constituents come out to vote.

Learn more.

[9] Receiving academic credit for your internship

Internships are valuable in themselves because of the experience they provide. Students who have completed an internship are better positioned to go on the permanent job market than those who haven’t.

But it is also possible to get academic credit for your internship. For political science undergraduates, completing an internship is one way to complete your capstone requirement. For graduate students in the MPA program, an internship is required unless you have appropriate professional experience. Grad students in the MA program may, but are not required to, complete an internship for credit.

If you are planning a spring or summer internship, make sure that it is eligible for academic credit. Make an appointment with Dr. Taylor (cdtaylor@bsu.edu) to discuss your internship plans.

 

Political Science Information Fair - September 10, 2014

The Political Science Department will be hosting an Information Fair

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Student Center Room 310

This is your opportunity to visit with faculty and learn about:

• Available majors, minors, and other programs of study in political science,
• Legal Studies,
• Graduate programs,
• Internships,
• Scholarship opportunities,
• Bowen Center of Public Affairs and Bowen Institute on Political Participation,
• Careers in Political Science, and Student Organizations

Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - August 22, 2014

Welcome to the August 22, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

The most important piece of information in this newsletter: If you are a political science major or graduate student planning to complete an internship for credit in the coming spring or summer semester, then you need to make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor. Email him at cdtaylor@bsu.edu 

Other important information in this issue:

[1] Internship information session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors 

[2] Internship information session: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly

[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)

[4] Internship opportunity: Indiana General Assembly

[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly

[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)

[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP

[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party

[9] Receiving academic credit for your internship

[1] Internship information session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors 

Internship coordinators Brad Gideon and Charles Taylor will be hosting internship information sessions in September, October, and November. At these sessions you can learn about the requirements for earning academic credit for your internship and the resources available through the Career Center to help you find internship opportunities and turn them into successful career-building experiences.

If you are a Political Science undergraduate major or graduate student or a Legal Studies major planning on doing an internship for credit, then you must attend one of these sessions.

Learn more.

[2] Internship information session: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly

Kasey Kendrick of US Senator Joe Donnelly's office will be on campus on Thursday, August 28, 2014. If you would like to learn more about internship opportunities in Senator Donnelly's Indianapolis or DC offices, then this is your opportunity!

Learn more.

[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)

Staff members from Congressman Luke Messer's office will be on campus in September and October to discuss internship opportunities in Muncie and Washingon DC. If you would like to learn more these opportunities, then attend one of these sessions!

Learn more.

[4] Internship opportunity: Indiana General Assembly

Spring internships at the Indiana General Assembly are an excellent opportunity for students who plan a career in politics. Recruiters from all four legislative caucuses will be visiting political science classes to discuss this opportunity in conjunction with the Fall Career Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, September 17.

Learn more.

[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly

US Senator Donnelly’s office is currently accepting internship applications for the Spring semester session in his Washington, DC and Indianapolis offices. This is a chance for students to obtain first-hand experience working in a United States Senator’s office.  

Learn more.

[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6) 

The Ball State 6th Congressional District internship program will be based on a partnership with Ball State University and Congressman Luke Messer’s Office, with goal of providing an exemplary academic and professional opportunities for Ball State students. The internship program will last two consecutive academic semesters (including the summer semester), one semester in the Washington, D.C. office and one semester in the Muncie office, geared towards providing students a comprehensive Congressional office experience.  

Learn more. 

[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP

Krieg DeVault LLP will hire two interns for the 2015 Legislative Session.  The internship is full-time beginning in early January. Krieg DeVault legislative interns will be responsible for assisting Governmental Affairs Practice Group members with a variety of duties related to the policy making process.  

Learn more.

[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party

The Indiana Republican Party is seeking volunteers to assist the Republican Candidates at a phone bank being hosted in Delaware County. At these phone banks you will give surveys, as well as urge the constituents come out to vote.

Learn more.

[9] Receiving academic credit for your internship

Internships are valuable in themselves because of the experience they provide. Students who have completed an internship are better positioned to go on the permanent job market than those who haven’t.

But it is also possible to get academic credit for your internship. For political science undergraduates, completing an internship is one way to complete your capstone requirement. For graduate students in the MPA program, an internship is required unless you have appropriate professional experience. Grad students in the MA program may, but are not required to, complete an internship for credit.

If you are planning a spring or summer internship, make sure that it is eligible for academic credit. Make an appointment with Dr. Taylor (cdtaylor@bsu.edu) to discuss your internship plans.

 

Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)

Staff members from Congressman Luke Messer's office will be on campus in September and October to discuss internship opportunities in Muncie and Washingon DC. If you would like to learn more these opportunities, then attend one of these sessions!

Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Location: NQ 078
Time: 3:00-4:00pm

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014
Location: BB 104
Time: 3:00-4:00pm

Information about these opportunities is also available online:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/08/internship-opportunity-office-of.html

Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party

Interested in getting experience in a political campaign?  Think you might look into a career working on campaigns?  The Indiana Republican Party is looking for volunteers interested in learning how a campaign is run while doing a portion of it first hand.

We are looking for volunteers to assist the Republican Candidates at a phone bank being hosted in Delaware County. At these phone banks you will give surveys, as well as urge the constituents come out to vote.

The banks will be held at the Delaware County GOP HQ from 9am-9pm, however you of course will not be expected to stay the full time.

If you are interested please contact Steve Sharp, Field Representative for the Indiana Republican Party at 219-508-9118.

Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)

Ball State Congressional Internship Program 

The Ball State 6th Congressional District internship program will be based on a partnership with Ball State University and Congressman Luke Messer’s Office, with goal of providing an exemplary academic and professional opportunities for Ball State students. The internship program will last two consecutive academic semesters (including the summer semester), one semester in the Washington, D.C. office and one semester in the Muncie office, geared towards providing students a comprehensive Congressional office experience. Students will be exposed to the contrast between the Muncie and Washington, D.C. offices, giving them a very unique and professionally valuable perspective about the overall function of a Congressional office. Students will also have a tremendous opportunity develop and grow their professional network both in Washington and in Indiana. To apply, please use visit our website: http://messer.house.gov and use our online internship application form, located under the “services” tab. If you have questions, please contact our intern coordinator, Tim Hawkins, by phone (317) 421-0704, or by email Timothy.Hawkins@mail.house.gov. This is a non-partisan internship. 

Washington, DC

Students will work full time in the Congressman Messer’s Washington, D.C. office, while earning academic credit from Ball State. They will be exposed to the exciting and up pace culture of Washington, D.C., and will gain valuable professional and academic experience. Interns will be asked to do a variety of tasks including: attending committee hearings, giving guided constituent tours of the Capitol building, answering phones, answering constituent mail, and re- searching legislative issues. 

Muncie, IN 

Students will work part time (10-15 hours per week) in Congressman Messer’s Muncie office, enabling students, if they so choose, to take a full academic class load at Ball State. Interns will be asked to assist constituent service personnel in a variety of tasks including: organizing district events, answering phones, writing constituent recognitions, research, and assisting with constituent casework. Through this work, interns will ultimately be exposed to some of the intricacies of the federal bureaucracy.

Internship information sessions for Political Science and Legal Studies majors

Internship coordinators Brad Gideon and Charles Taylor will be hosting internship information sessions in September, October, and November. At these sessions you can learn about the requirements for earning academic credit for your internship and the resources available through the Career Center to help you find internship opportunities and turn them into successful career-building experiences.

If you are a Political Science undergraduate major or graduate student or a Legal Studies major planning on doing an internship for credit, then you must attend one of these sessions.

Session dates, times, and locations:

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2014
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: BL 104

A roomful of students attended the September 4 session and got the straight dope about internship requirements and resources. Attend one of the next sessions and you can learn, too!

Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Student Center Cardinal Hall A

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Student Center Forum Room

For more information, contact:

Brad Gideon, Director of the Legal Studies Program

Or

Charles Taylor, Political Science Internship Coordinator and MPA Advisor

Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP

Krieg DeVault LLP will hire two interns for the 2015 Legislative Session.  The internship is full-time beginning in early January.  The 2015 Legislative Session is a long session, which by statute must end no later than April 29, 2015.  The end date of the internship is somewhat flexible; however, we usually retain our interns at least one week after the last day of session.  Interns will spend the majority of their time at the Indiana State House; on days when the General Assembly does not convene, the interns are expected to work in our Indianapolis office. The salary is to be determined and will be based on the prior experience, if any, of the prospective intern(s).  Most colleges and universities grant credit for this internship, but the allocation of that credit is at the discretion of the school.  We welcome all majors to apply.  Please call our contact person listed below with any questions or to submit a resume and schedule an interview.

Job Description:

Krieg DeVault legislative interns will be responsible for assisting Governmental Affairs Practice Group members with a variety of duties related to the policy making process.  These duties will include: bill tracking, attending committee meetings and preparing memos on meetings, preparing weekly reports for clients, organizational tasks, information gathering and other tasks as needed.  Successful candidates will be able to adapt to the fast-paced environment of the legislative process, demonstrate poise during last minute schedule changes, and respond to the various needs of practice group members in a timely and accurate manner. Attention to detail is of the utmost importance. 

Successful candidates will also possess excellent organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills.  Legislative interns must demonstrate a high-level of professionalism as they will be exposed to and need to interact with elected officials, legislative staff and other governmental affairs professionals.  The internship provides firsthand experience of the challenges of passing legislation in the Indiana General Assembly. 

Firm Description:

Krieg DeVault LLP is a law firm with 130 professionals representing a wide variety of local, regional and national clients. It is a general practice law firm with practice areas in corporate, banking, health care, estate planning, probate, tax, litigation, environmental, intellectual property, public finance, municipal and governmental affairs, among others. The firm has offices in Indianapolis, Carmel, Noblesville, Schererville, Mishawaka, Chicago, Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Boca Grande, Florida. Through its membership in Meritas, the firm’s ability to assist clients reaches around the world. For more information, please visit www.kriegdevault.com.

Contact: To apply for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to the contact person listed below. Interested applicants should submit resumes no later than October 1.  We will contact applicants for an interview.

Ashley M. Miller

Governmental Affairs Coordinator

Krieg DeVault LLP

One Indiana Square, Suite 2800

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(317) 808-5847

amiller@kdlegal.com

Cardinal Job Fair: September 17, 2014

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Worthen Arena

According to the Career Center:

"At the fall Cardinal Job Fair, about 100 employers come to Ball State's campus to meet students and alumni.  This is a great opportunity to get a start on your career planning and to network with people who could help you with those plans. Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time positions or internships, there are plenty of prospects under one roof at the Cardinal Job Fair."

For more information click here.

Internship opportunities with Indiana General Assembly

Spring internships at the Indiana General Assembly are an excellent opportunity for students who plan a career in politics. Recruiters from all four legislative caucuses will be visiting political science classes to discuss this opportunity in conjunction with the Fall Career Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, September 17 .

Want to find out about this opportunity before the class visits? You can find more information online at:

House Democrats

House Republicans

Senate Republicans

Senate Democrats

Internship information session: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly

Kasey Kendrick of US Senator Joe Donnelly's office will be on campus on Thursday, August 28, 2014. If you would like to learn more about internship opportunities in Senator Donnelly's Indianapolis or DC offices, then this is your opportunity!

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2014
Location: BB 104
Time: 3:30-4:30pm

Information about these opportunities is also available online:

Internship opportunities with US Senator Joe Donnelly

Wayne Townsend and Frank J. Anderson Legislative Programs

Additional opportunities with US Senator Joe Donnelly: Wayne Townsend and Frank J. Anderson Legislative Programs

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s office is currently accepting applications for the newly created Wayne Townsend and Frank J. Anderson Legislative Programs for the Spring semester. These programs are designed to provide individuals interested in public service with the opportunity to serve in Donnelly’s Washington, D.C. office to work with his legislative staff.

The Wayne Townsend Legislative Program is designed to provide an individual interested in public service the opportunity to work with Senator Donnelly’s staff on federal legislative issues important to Indiana and before the U.S. Senate. We are seeking a highly motivated, outstanding undergraduate or recent graduate with an interest in public service. The individual selected for the program will receive a stipend and must be able to work in Washington, D.C.

The Frank J. Anderson Legislative Program is designed to provide a highly motivated, outstanding individual who has an interest in military and defense issues, along with an interest in a career in public service, the opportunity to serve in Senator Joe Donnelly’s Washington, D.C. office. The individual selected for the program will receive a stipend and must be able to work in Washington, D.C.

For additional information, please click on this link http://www.donnelly.senate.gov/help/legislativeprograms.

The deadline to apply is September 19.  and if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the program administrator, Kasey Kendrick at  Kasey_kendrick@donnelly.senate.gov.

for information about other opportunities with Senator Donnelly go here.

Internship opportunities with US Senator Joe Donnelly

US Senator Donnelly’s office is currently accepting internship applications for the Spring semester session in his Washington, DC and Indianapolis offices. This is a chance for students to obtain first-hand experience working in a United States Senator’s office.

In the Washington, DC office, interns will have the opportunity to assist the Senator’s legislative and press staff with a variety of projects. Additionally, you will interact directly with constituents over the phone, assist with writing projects, and help lead tours of the United States Capitol to Hoosiers visiting Washington, DC.

Interns in Senator Donnelly’s Indianapolis office will have the opportunity to assist case managers with casework inquiries, communicate with constituents over the phone, and have opportunities to accompany state staff to meetings of local civic and professional organizations.

If you’re interested in working in a fast-paced congressional office, please consider applying.  More information on interning in Senator Donnelly’s office at http://www.donnelly.senate.gov/help/student-resources/internships and you can download the 2015 intern application from this link.

The deadline to apply for the Washington, D.C.  office is September 19th and the deadline to apply for the Indianapolis office is October 17.

If you have any additional questions about internship opportunities with Senator Donnelly’s office, please contact our internship coordinator, Kasey Kendrick, at Kasey_kendrick@donnelly.senate.gov.

For other opportunities with Senator Donnelly go here.