Internship Opportunity - ACLU Foundation Human Rights Program NY

2014 SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
NOTICE TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Human Rights Program, NY

For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country.  Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country’s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society.

The Human Rights Program in the ACLU’s National Office in New York City seeks applicants for a Summer Undergraduate Internship starting in June 2014.

OVERVIEW

The Human Rights Program is part of the ACLU’s Center for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values, and advocates for government transparency and accountability, and to reinforce the United States’ commitment to human rights and the rule of law.  The Center for Democracy includes, in addition to the Human Rights Program, the National Security Project and the Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology.

The Human Rights Program (HRP) is dedicated to holding the U.S. government accountable to its international human rights obligations and commitments. HRP uses a human rights framework to complement existing ACLU legal and legislative advocacy and to advance social justice primarily in the areas of counter-terrorism, immigrants' rights, women's rights, racial justice, and criminal and juvenile justice.

By using and invoking international human rights law and mechanisms, the ACLU has been able to make advances when previous concerns were dismissed by domestic courts. Having adopted an integrative approach to human rights advocacy that incorporates capacity and coalition building, in addition to utilizing documentation, litigation and legislative strategies, HRP is strengthening the ACLU’s work to advance human rights in the United States.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The Summer Undergraduate Internship requires a 10-12 week commitment. HRP offers both full-time and part-time internships, with weekly hours that are negotiable. The number of interns accepted for the position varies.  Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. A modest stipend will be offered to interns who do not receive course credit and/or outside funding.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The internship provides interns with the opportunity to learn about human rights and other public interest work.  Interns will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with other Program staff.  During the internship, interns will:

Work with factual research on issues relating to civil liberties and human rights.
Work on the production of litigation and advocacy materials.
Review government documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act.
Maintain case files.
Assist with preparation for human rights advocacy before the United Nations and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Work on other projects as assigned.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have completed their first year of college.  Applicants must possess:

A commitment to civil liberties and human rights issues.
Excellent research, writing, and communications skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated initiative to see projects through to completion.
Basic knowledge of and/or interest in international human rights law desired.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and a non-fiction writing sample of no more than five pages to HRjobsHRP@aclu.org - reference [2014 Summer Undergraduate Internship – Human Rights Program/ACLU-W] in the subject line.    Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address.  This email address is specific to Human Rights Project postings. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.

Applications can also be sent by mail to:

Human Rights Program
[RE: 2014 Summer Undergraduate Internship – HRP/ACLU-W]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004-2400

The deadline for applications for the Summer Internship is April 1, 2014.  Submissions received after this date will only be considered if space is available.

Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity and whether you are interested in a full-time or part-time internship.

This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment.  The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.
We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: HRJobsINCLReq@aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.  Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”

Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - January 31, 2014

Welcome to the January 31, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

In this issue:

  [1] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

  [2] Prepare for the Fall Career Fair by attending Career Center Workshops
  [3] Career Exploration Workshop

  [4] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

  [5] Career Coaching at the Career Center

  [6] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices
  [7] Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign
  [8] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff
[9] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

[10] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Time: 11am – 3pm

Location: Worthen Arena

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/cardinal-job-fair-february-12-2104.html

[2] Prepare for the Cardinal Job Fair by attending Career Center Workshops

The Cardinal Job Fair is coming up on February 12. The Career Center has several workshops to help you prepare on topics including resume writing, interviewing, and getting the most from a job fair.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/prepare-for-cardinal-job-fair-by.html

[3] Career Exploration Workshop

The Counseling Center is offering a FREE 4 session career exploration workshop series beginning February 5, 2014.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-exploration-workshop.html

[4] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

The Career Center is offering workshops for students with disabilities.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-workshops-for-students-with.html

[5] Career Coaching at the Career Center

The Ball State Career Center has many resources and services to help you find internships and jobs. Among these services is career coaching to help you with help with resume reviews, career exploration, job search preparation, and more.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/coaching-resume-critiques-and-practice.html

[6] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices

Internship opportunities are available in the offices of Rep. Luke Messer, Rep. Jackie Walorski, and Rep. Andre Carson.

[7] Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign

Sue Errington, the Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 34 (Muncie), is looking for a student (or two) to help update her campaign website and assist in managing her social media presence. 

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-with-errington.html

[8] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff

Stacey Guffey, Democratic Candidate for Henry County Sheriff, is seeking campaign interns.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunities-with-guffey.html

[9] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

The US Commercial Service of the US Department of Commerce has internship opportunities in the Indianapolis area.

These internships allow you to interact with executives across a variety of industries and learn how the public and private sectors work together to promote international trade.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-in-international.html

[10] 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 summer or fall 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 Career and Internship Newsletter - January 24, 2014

Welcome to the January 24, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

In this issue:

  [1] NREM Internship and Career Fair - 1/30/14
  [2] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

  [3] Prepare for the Fall Career Fair by attending Career Center Workshops
  [4] Career Exploration Workshop

  [5] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

  [6] Career Coaching at the Career Center

  [7] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices
  [8] Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign
  [9] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff
[10] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

[11] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] NREM Internship and Career Fair - 1/30/14

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014
Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni Center (2800 West Bethel Avenue)

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/nrem-internship-and-career-fair.html

[2] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Time: 11am – 3pm

Location: Worthen Arena

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/cardinal-job-fair-february-12-2104.html

[3] Prepare for the Cardinal Job Fair by attending Career Center Workshops

The Cardinal Job Fair is coming up on February 12. The Career Center has several workshops to help you prepare on topics including resume writing, interviewing, and getting the most from a job fair.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/prepare-for-cardinal-job-fair-by.html

[4] Career Exploration Workshop

The Counseling Center is offering a FREE 4 session career exploration workshop series beginning February 5, 2014.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-exploration-workshop.html

[5] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

The Career Center is offering workshops for students with disabilities.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-workshops-for-students-with.html

[6] Career Coaching at the Career Center

The Ball State Career Center has many resources and services to help you find internships and jobs. Among these services is career coaching to help you with help with resume reviews, career exploration, job search preparation, and more.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/coaching-resume-critiques-and-practice.html

[7] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices

Internship opportunities are available in the offices of Rep. Luke Messer, Rep. Jackie Walorski, and Rep. Andre Carson.

[8] Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign

Sue Errington, the Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 34 (Muncie), is looking for a student (or two) to help update her campaign website and assist in managing her social media presence. 

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-with-errington.html

[9] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff

Stacey Guffey, Democratic Candidate for Henry County Sheriff, is seeking campaign interns.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunities-with-guffey.html

[10] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

The US Commercial Service of the US Department of Commerce has internship opportunities in the Indianapolis area.

These internships allow you to interact with executives across a variety of industries and learn how the public and private sectors work together to promote international trade.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-in-international.html

[11] 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 summer or fall internship, make sure that it is eligible for academic credit. Make an appointment with Dr. Taylor (cdtaylor@bsu.edu) to discuss your internship plans.

NREM Internship and Career Fair

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014
Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni Center (2800 West Bethel Avenue)
The Ball State Shuttle stops conveniently in front of the Center.

Students from natural resources and environmental management and related fields including, biology, landscape architecture, geology, geography, political science, criminal justice, communications, and more are invited to pursue internship opportunities, part-time and full-time employment, as well as gain career advice from professionals in their area of interest.

The list of participating organizations is growing daily. For the latest exhibitors and their opportunities, visit the Internship & Career Fair page.

Questions? Please contact Laura at the Ball State Alumni Association at 285-1080 or alumni1@bsu.edu.

This event is sponsored by the Ball State University Alumni Association, the NREM Alumni Society, and the Department of NREM.

Career Exploration Workshop

Are you uncertain about your career choice or major? The Counseling Center is offering a FREE 4 session career exploration workshop series to help you! We will help you to explore your career values, skills and interests and find a path that is right for you. Wednesdays 2 pm to 3 pm in Lucina Room 327 starting February 5th and ending February 26th. Call 765-285-1736 to sign up or for any questions.

Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign

Sue Errington, the Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 34 (Muncie), is looking for a student (or two) to help update her campaign website and assist in managing her social media presence.  This is a fantastic opportunity for political science students looking to gain experience working on political campaigns.  Interested students should contact Dr. Brandon Waite (bcwaite@bsu.edu) for more information.

Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - January 17, 2014

Welcome to the first spring semester edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

In this issue:

[1] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

[2] Prepare for the Fall Career Fair by attending Career Center Workshops

[3] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

[4] Career Coaching at the Career Center

[5] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices
[6] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff
[7] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

[8] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Time: 11am – 3pm

Location: Worthen Arena

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/cardinal-job-fair-february-12-2104.html

[2] Prepare for the Cardinal Job Fair by attending Career Center Workshops

The Cardinal Job Fair is coming up on February 12. The Career Center has several workshops to help you prepare on topics including resume writing, interviewing, and getting the most from a job fair.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/prepare-for-cardinal-job-fair-by.html

[3] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

The Career Center is offering workshops for students with disabilities.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-workshops-for-students-with.html

[4] Career Coaching at the Career Center

The Ball State Career Center has many resources and services to help you find internships and jobs. Among these services is career coaching to help you with help with resume reviews, career exploration, job search preparation, and more.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/coaching-resume-critiques-and-practice.html

[5] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices

Internship opportunities are available in the offices of Rep. Luke Messer, Rep. Jackie Walorski, and Rep. Andre Carson.

[6] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff

Stacey Guffey, Democratic Candidate for Henry County Sheriff, is seeking campaign interns.
For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunities-with-guffey.html

[7] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

The US Commercial Service of the US Department of Commerce has internship opportunities in the Indianapolis area.

These internships allow you to interact with executives across a variety of industries and learn how the public and private sectors work together to promote international trade.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-in-international.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 summer or fall internship, make sure that it is eligible for academic credit. Make an appointment with Dr. Taylor (cdtaylor@bsu.edu) to discuss your internship plans.