Internship Opportunity: Yorktown Fire Department

The Yorktown Fire Department is seeking a Marketing, Communications, and Social Media Intern.

The person selected for this paid internship will assist the YFD in volunteer firefighter recruitment.

A detailed job description and application instructions can be downloaded here.

The application deadline is December 28, 2015.

Internship Opportunity: Baron Hill for Indiana

The Baron Hill for Indiana United States Senate campaign is offering internships this Fall 2015 and Spring 2016. Finance internships build skills that are useful in a variety of business and political jobs. Baron Hill for Indiana is devoted to giving leadership opportunities to men and women who are interested in the political process. Internship opportunities are available at the campaign’s Indianapolis office or can be completed remotely. Finance interns play an important role by assisting with building events and researching prospective donors. Baron Hill for Indiana will cooperate with institutions to offer college credit for eligible interns.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Graduate Student

• Availability for a minimum of 10 hours per week

• General computer skills

• Writing and research proficiency

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

What you will be doing:

• Donor outreach

• Data management

• Event planning and staffing
• Fundraising tasks

Skills you will learn:

• Political fundraising and development
• Working knowledge of campaigns, finance laws and fundraising techniques
• Donor outreach and targeting experience

• Campaign software proficiency

How to apply:

Please email a resume to: baronhillforindiana@gmail.com

Internship Opportunity: Indiana House Republican Campaign Committee

The Indiana House Republican Campaign Committee is seeking full- and part-time field interns/staff to help with grassroots political campaigning in multiple areas around the state. The Committee is especially interested in candidates willing to start ASAP and consider staying with the team (in some capacity, whether it be part or full time) through the November 2016 election.  These are paid positions and are a great opportunity for students looking for hands-on political experience.

Interested students should contact:

Maren Patterson, Director of Finance and Operations

House Republican Campaign Committee

317-610-2016 office

maren@inhrcc.com

Internship Opportunities: Indianapolis Mayor's Office

The office of Mayor Greg Ballard is currently seeking students to participate in the Fall 2015 Internship program.

The internship will start on August 24, 2015 and will end on December 18, 2015. This is an unpaid internship, but parking will be available free of charge.

Any interested student’s should send their resume and three references to me via email me at Erin.Ragland@indy.gov  with the preferred internship in the subject line by August 7, 2015.

Internships are available in the following offices:

Latino Affairs
Minority Women Business Development
Economic Development
International and Cultural Affairs
Mayor's Neighborhood Liaison
Front Porch Alliance
Communications
Constituent Services
Veteran Services

Internship Opportunity: Mike Pence for Indiana

Mike Pence for Indiana is looking for Fall 2015 interns! We are looking for hardworking, outgoing, dedicated individuals who are looking to learn more about political campaign operations.

  

Intern duties would be, but are not limited, to the following:

·      Executing daily office operations:

o   Answering phones

o   Greeting guests

o   Distributing office mail

·      Providing support for the Office Manager:

o   Assist in office operations as requested

o   Processing direct mail responses

o   Assist in data entry & maintaining campaign database

·      Providing support for the Finance Team:

o   Producing event materials

o   Staffing fundraising events

o   Assisting in donor correspondence

·      Providing support for the Communications Team:

o   Track social media data & trends

o   Assist with content creation & publication

o   Update & maintain communications data base

o   Monitor media on all platforms

If you are interested in applying for a Fall 2015 internship please send your resume, or any questions you may have, to Jeanne Luttrull at jeanneluttrull@mikepence.com.

Internship Opportunity: Republican Policy Committee

The House Republican Policy Committee (RPC), a House Republican leadership office on Capitol Hill, is currently accepting applications for a policy analysis internship for fall 2015 or spring 2016. Interns will assist with research relating to the production of the Legislative Digest, a publicly available policy product which provides a synopsis of every bill on the House floor. They will also assist with the distribution of the Legislative Digest and basic data management, in addition to preparation and set-up for RPC hearings, staff briefings, and member meetings.

Attention to detail and a willingness to learn about a variety of legislative issues are crucial to a successful internship. Strong analytical, written and oral communications skills are also necessary, as is the ability to work effectively in a team. 

Interns will have the opportunity to attend additional Congressional hearings, workshops, and briefings, depending on their interests. Additionally, interns may assist with the Chair’s personal office, on an as needed basis. Here, interns may interact with constituents through phone calls, mail, and tours.

This position offers a great educational opportunity for anyone interested in working on Capitol Hill or in the federal government. College students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in political science, economics, or policy analysis degree are encouraged to apply, as is anyone interested in government.

This position is unpaid, though academic credit may be available through your school. Full-time and part-time internships are available. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; however, internship openings are limited, so apply early. Applicants should send a resume and a public policy-related writing sample to John.Huston@mail.house.gov.

Upcoming Career Center Workshops: Graduate School/Understanding the World of Work

The Career Center will be hosting two workshops on March 31, 2015.

Topic: Is graduate school in your future? Making the right decision
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Time: 5pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Topic: Backpacks to briefcases: Understanding the world of work
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Time: 6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

For more information contact the Career Center

Upcoming Career Center Workshops: Workplace Problem Solving and Professional Image and Etiquette

The Career Center will be hosting two workshops on March 10, 2015. The topics are Workplace Problem Solving and Professional Image and Etiquette.

Topic: Workplace Problem Solving
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time: 5pm
Location: Bracken Library 104


Topic: Professional Image and Etiquette
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time: 6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

For more information contact the Career Center

Note: These workshops are part of the Intern Ready Program.

Internship Opportunities: Mike Pence for Indiana

From Mike Pence for Indiana:

We are seeking Summer 2015 interns! We are looking for hardworking, outgoing, dedicated individuals who are looking to learn more about political campaign operations.

Intern duties would be, but are not limited, to the following:

·      Executing daily office operations:

o   Answering phones

o   Greeting guests

o   Distributing office mail

·      Providing support for the Office Manager:

o   Assist in office operations as requested

o   Processing direct mail responses

o   Assist in data entry & maintaining campaign database

·      Providing support for the Finance Team:

o   Producing event materials

o   Staffing fundraising events

o   Assisting in donor correspondence

·      Providing support for the Communications Team:

o   Track social media data & trends

o   Assist with content creation & publication

o   Update & maintain communications data base

o   Monitor media on all platforms

If you are interested in applying for a Summer 2015 internship please send your resume, or any questions you may have, to Jeanne Luttrull at jeanneluttrull@mikepence.com.

Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - February 13, 2015

Welcome to the February 3, 2015 edition of the 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] Professional Development Seminar: Cooperative Extension Education
[2] Internship information sessions 
[3] Upcoming Career Center Workshops 

[4] Internship opportunity: Purdue Extension

[5] Internship opportunities: Wed-Del Baseball and Softball Association

[6] Internship opportunities: Indiana Congressional delegation

[7] Library workshops for graduate students

[8] Receiving academic credit for your internship

[1] Professional Development Seminar: Cooperative Extension Education 

Thinking about your career plans and want to expand your options? Consider a career in Extension Education. Program areas include 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, and Health and Human Sciences.

Come to this professional development seminar and learn about career opportunities in Extension Education from Molly Hunt, a Ball State MPA graduate, who has put her degree and training to work helping communities grow and prosper.

More information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/02/professional-development-seminar.html

[2] Internship information sessions  

Internship coordinators Brad Gideon and Charles Taylor will be hosting internship information sessions in January, February, and March. 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.

The next session will be held on February 24, 2015.

Session dates, times, and locations: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/internship-information-sessions-for.html

[3] Upcoming Career Center Workshops

The Career Center will be offering valuable career-focused workshops over the next couple of weeks.

Topics include Social Media, Workplace Problem Solving, and Professional Image and Etiquette.

For more information, click on the links above.

[4] Internship opportunity: Purdue Extension

Purdue Extension is seeking interns to work with County Extension Educators. 

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/internship-opportunities-with-purdue.html

[5] Internship opportunities: Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association is seeking up to four interns for two positions.  For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/02/internship-opportunities-wes-del.html

[6] Internship opportunities: Indiana Congressional delegation

Every member of the Indiana congressional delegation is advertising internship opportunities in Washington DC and Indiana. If you are interested in a summer internship, then don't waste time. Most have an application deadline in early March!

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/internship-opportunities-with-indiana.html

[7] Library workshops for graduate students

University Libraries has several workshops scheduled covering research related topics, including publishing as a graduate student, utilizing EndNote, and using social media professionally.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/university-libraries-workshops-for.html

[8] 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 Opportunities: Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association is seeking up to four interns for two positions. Details for each position are listed below.

Concession Chair Internship Posting:

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association is searching for a couple interns to fill the role of Concession Chairpersons.  The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association is a licensed non-for-profit organization located in Northwestern Delaware County (about 10 miles from Ball State).  We have over well over 200 kids participating in our league this year with 28 teams including our tri-county all-star teams. This opportunity comes with many duties and responsibilities, and would require dedication. The internship would begin May 5^th and end on June 28^th, 2015.  The time commitment would be most weekday evenings, Saturday mornings, and a few Sunday afternoons.  This internship provides a unique opportunity to network with many of the areas business leaders and educators in an informal setting.    

Duties:

·      Would be appointed as an officer of the board of directors of the organization.

·      Would coordinate and train parent volunteers in operating the concession stand

·      Would coordinate in the stocking and supplying the concession stand

o   Input and control over menu options, etc

·      Would be responsible for depositing and handling money made during games

·      Would be responsible for paying umpires with concession money

o   Developing a tracking system for this umpire pay

·      Would be responsible for the overall operations regarding the concession stand

·      Would be responsible for providing profit margin and volume analysis on sales

Requirements:

·      Must be able to deal with customer complaints in a professional and appropriate manner

·      Must be responsible and dependable

·      Must be able to multitask

·      Must be flexible enough to adjust schedule when rainouts occur.

Interested Applicants can Contact:

Shane Freeman, President

Wes-Del Baseball & Softball Association

765-717-3511

Sfreeman604@att.net

Park Maintenance & Umpire Chair Internship Posting:

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association is searching for a couple interns to fill the role of park/diamond maintenance and umpiring.  The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association is a licensed non-for-profit organization located in Northwestern Delaware County (about 10 miles from Ball State).  We have over well over 200 kids participating in our league this year with 28 teams including our tri-county all-star teams. This opportunity comes with many duties and responsibilities, and would require dedication. The internship would begin May 5^th and end on June 28^th, 2015.  The time commitment would be most weekday evenings, Saturday mornings, and a few Sunday afternoons.  This internship provides a unique opportunity to network with many of the areas business leaders and educators in an informal setting.  There is an opportunity for this internship to pay $1200-$1600 for umpiring duties.  

Duties:

·      Mowing the grounds

·      Diamond upkeep and maintenance

·      Scheduling the umpires for games

·      Umpiring games 7-12 year old girls and boys

·      Trash Removal

·      Preparing diamonds for gameplay

Requirements:

·      Must be familiar with baseball and softball.  (Rules will be supplied)

·      Must be responsible and dependable

·      Must be able to multitask

·      Must be flexible enough to adjust schedule when rainouts occur.

·      Must be able to handle conflicts in a professional manner

Interested Applicants can Contact:

Shane Freeman, President

Wes-Del Baseball & Softball Association

765-717-3511

Sfreeman604@att.net