Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - February 14, 2014

Welcome to the February 14, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

In this issue:

  [1] Internship Opportunity with the Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association

  [2] Workshop Wednesday - February 19
  [3] Internship Week begins February 24
  [4] Internship Opportunity at ACLU Foundation Human Rights Project

  [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] Internship Opportunity with the Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association is seeking an intern to serve as its Concession Chairperson during the 2014 season.

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/internship-opportunity-with-wes-del.html

[2] Workshop Wednesday - February 19

The Career Center has three important workshops planned for February 19, 2014. Topics include Salary negotiations, resume writing, and managing multiple job offers.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/workshop-wednesday-february-19-2014.html
 
[3] Internship Week begins February 24

The Career Center has several good workshops planned for Internship Week.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/internship-week-begins-february-24.html

[4]  Internship Opportunity at ACLU Foundation Human Rights Project

The ACLU Foundation Human Right Project has summer internship opportunities available for undergraduates with a commitment to civil liberties and human rights. 

For more info:  http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/internship-opportunity-aclu-foundation.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.

Internship opportunity with Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association

Concession Chair Internship Posting:

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association is searching for an intern to fill the role of Concession Chairperson.  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 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, 2014.  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:

Jason Chafin, President

Wes-Del Baseball & Softball Association
765-716-5526 
jchafin1@aol.com

Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - February 7, 2014

Welcome to the February 7, 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] Workshop Wednesday - February 19
  [4] Internship Week begins February 24
  [5] Career Exploration Workshop 
  [6] Internship Opportunity at ACLU Foundation Human Rights Project

  [7] Career Coaching at the Career Center

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

[12] 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] Workshop Wednesday - February 19

The Career Center has three important workshops planned for February 19, 2014. Topics include Salary negotiations, resume writing, and managing multiple job offers.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/workshop-wednesday-february-19-2014.html
 
[4] Internship Week begins February 24

The Career Center has several good workshops planned for Internship Week.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/internship-week-begins-february-24.html

[5] 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

[6]  Internship Opportunity at ACLU Foundation Human Rights Project

The ACLU Foundation Human Right Project has summer internship opportunities available for undergraduates with a commitment to civil liberties and human rights. 

For more info:  http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/internship-opportunity-aclu-foundation.html


[7] 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

[8] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices

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

[9] 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

[10] 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

[11] 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

[12] 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.

Workshop Wednesday - February 19, 2014

The Career Center has three important workshops planned for February 19, 2014.

Salary Negotiations: Getting What You're Worth
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Writing Winning Resumes
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Managing Multiple Offers
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

For more information, contact the Career Center.

Internship Week begins February 24

The Career Center has several good workshops planned for Internship Week.

From Backpacks to Briefcases: Understanding the World of Work
Date: Monday, February 24, 2014
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Internships: An Insider's Guide
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Interviewing for Internships
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Using Your Creativity: Workplace Problem Solving
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2014
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

For more information, contact the Career Center.

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.