Political Science Internship and Career Newsletter - March 22, 2013

In this issue:

[1] Internship Info Session with Cong. Luke Messer Office
[2] Internship Opportunity with Second Harvest Food Bank 
[3] Criminal Justice Career Fair - March 28, 2013

[4] Prepare for the Career Fair with Video Workshops
[5] Internship Opportunity with Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association
[6] Career Center Resources
[7] Upcoming Career Center Workshops
[8] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Internship Info Session with Cong. Luke Messer Office

Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm
Location: NQ 142


The Political Science Department will be hosting an information session for students who are interested in a summer or fall internship with Congressman Luke Messer.

Staff members from Rep. Messer's office will be available to discuss internship opportunities in Muncie, Richmond, Shelbyville, and Washington DC.  

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/internship-info-session-cong-luke.html
 

[2] Internship Opportunity with Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank is seeking interns to collect data in a hunger study.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/internship-opportunity-with-second.html

 

[3] Criminal Justice Career Fair - March 28, 2013

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Time: Noon - 3pm
Location: Alumni Center

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/criminal-justice-career-fair-march-28.html

[4] Prepare for the Career Fair with Video Workshops

 

The Career Center has videos from previous workshops on topics such as, Making Contacts at a Job Fair and Finding Jobs at a Job Fair.

For links to the videos: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/prepare-for-cardinal-job-fair-with.html

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

 

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association has internship opportunities for students interested in chairing the concessions committee.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-wes-del.html 

 

[6] Career Center Resources

The Career Center has a wealth of resources to help you in your search for internships and permanent employment.

Here is how you can learn more about Career Center services:

Visit the Career Center website at:
http://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter.aspx

The Career Center website lists the resources available at the Career Center, has a calendar of upcoming events, and lists contact information for key personnel who can help you with your career  plans. You can browse the website to get an idea of the resources available to you.

While you can learn a little by browsing the website, to fully utilize the Career Center’s resources you should consult with Career Center staff. You can visit the Career Lab in Lucina 235,  where there are staff members who can show you how to use the databases and other resources.

You can also contact Dr. Joe Goodwin (j212goodwin@bsu.edu) at the Career Center. Dr. Goodwin is the Career Center advisor for students in the College of Sciences and Humanities (that’s you) and will be glad to discuss your career plans with you.

If you don’t use the Career Center you’re limiting your prospects for a successful internship or career search.

[7] Upcoming Career Center Workshops

The Career Center is hosting several upcoming workshops of interest to students seeking internships or permanent employment. Upcoming topics include:

Social media and the job search
Major and career exploration

For a list of dates, times, and locations: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/career-center-workshops-march-18-31-2013.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.

Internship Opportunity with Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank is seeking interns to conduct data collection.

Hunger Study Overview

Feeding America, a non-profit organization, feeds America’s hungry through its network of approximately 200 food banks and engages the country in the fight to end hunger. Hunger in America 2014 will be Feeding America’s sixth extensive study of charitable food assistance. The methods used to collect the data are unlike any other hunger-focused study and capture detailed information about who is in need of emergency food assistance and their circumstances. This information provides an invaluable resource for charitable feeding organizations to help develop programs that best support people in need.

This study is also an important step toward Second Harvest Food Bank’s goal of ending hunger in East Central Indiana by raising awareness of hunger in the community and providing detailed data on the local client population and charitable food services. For the first time ever, client survey data will be collected using touchscreen tablets and wireless technology. Volunteers are needed to conduct client data collection in the Second Harvest of ECI 8 county service area from April through August 2013. We are seeking volunteers who can offer a more sustained commitment throughout the duration of the study, who will serve as interns.

Intern Responsibilities

·       Data Collector

o   Attend an interactive training session led by Second Harvest staff members

o   Travel to agency sites to facilitate client survey data collection

o   Set up the online survey at the agency sites

o   Follow a specific sampling plan to identify client eligibility to participate in the survey

o   Interact with clients during the survey process

o   Address client and agency staff questions about the Hunger Study and the Client Survey

·       Volunteer Coordinator

o   Manage the support of data collector volunteers through Google or other electronic application

o   Collaborate with HSC to ensure volunteers are secured for each data collection site

o   Prepare all materials for volunteers’ use at data collection sites

Intern Qualifications

·       Must be 18 years of age

·       Must have reliable transportation or be comfortable using public transportation to get to and from agencies

·       Be enthusiastic, flexible, and patient

·       Possess strong computer and internet usage skills

·       Be able to communicate effectively with diverse populations (volunteers bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, or Russian are a plus but not a requirement)

·       Have an understanding and/or interest in research

·       Exercise discretion, respect and show sensitivity towards clients

How to Apply

If you are interested in participating in the Hunger in America 2014 Client Survey data collection or would like more information, please contact Brittney at 765-287-8698 ext. 103 or bpalmer@curehunger.org .

Internship Info Session: Cong. Luke Messer (R-IN 6)

The Political Science Department will be hosting an information session for students who are interested in a summer or fall internship with Congressman Luke Messer.

Staff members from Rep. Messer's office will be available to discuss internship opportunities in Muncie, Richmond, Shelbyville, and Washington DC.

Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: NQ 142

 

An internship application and additional information is available at:

http://messer.house.gov/services/internships

For questions about the information session contact Dr. Taylor cdtaylor@bsu.edu

Political Science Internship and Career Newsletter - March 15, 2013

In this issue:

[1] Criminal Justice Career Fair - March 28, 2013

[2] Prepare for the Career Fair with Video Workshops
[3] Internship Opportunity with Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association
[4] Internship Opportunities with the ACLU (NYC and Wash DC)
[5] Internship Opportunities with Rep. André Carson
[6] Career Center Resources
[7] Upcoming Career Center Workshops
[8] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Criminal Justice Career Fair - March 28, 2013

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Time: Noon - 3pm
Location: Alumni Center

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/criminal-justice-career-fair-march-28.html

[2] Prepare for the Career Fair with Video Workshops

 

The Career Center has videos from previous workshops on topics such as, Making Contacts at a Job Fair and Finding Jobs at a Job Fair.

For links to the videos: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/prepare-for-cardinal-job-fair-with.html

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

 

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association has internship opportunities for students interested in chairing the concessions committee.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-wes-del.html 

 

[4] Internship Opportunities with the ACLU (NYC and Wash DC)
The American Civil Liberties Union has several internship opportunities available in NYC and Washington DC.

National Prison Project (info at http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-aclu-in-dc.html)
Human Rights Program (info at http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-aclu-in-nyc_3929.html)
Speech Privacy and Technology (info at http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-aclu-in-nyc_8.html)
Reproductive Freedom Project (info at http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-aclu-in-nyc.html)

[5] Internship opportunity with Rep. André Carson

The Office of Congressman André Carson is seeking community-minded individuals to serve as administrative interns in its Indianapolis office. 

Ideal candidates are team players who work well under pressure, have excellent communications skills, and have a desire to serve the constituents of the 7th Congressional District. 

Duties include, but are not limited to assisting District Staff with answering phones, drafting constituent correspondence, attending community events, aiding in constituent casework, and various other tasks. 

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/01/internship-oppotunity-rep-andre-carson.html

 

[6] Career Center Resources

The Career Center has a wealth of resources to help you in your search for internships and permanent employment.

Here is how you can learn more about Career Center services:

Visit the Career Center website at:
http://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter.aspx

The Career Center website lists the resources available at the Career Center, has a calendar of upcoming events, and lists contact information for key personnel who can help you with your career  plans. You can browse the website to get an idea of the resources available to you.

While you can learn a little by browsing the website, to fully utilize the Career Center’s resources you should consult with Career Center staff. You can visit the Career Lab in Lucina 235,  where there are staff members who can show you how to use the databases and other resources.

You can also contact Dr. Joe Goodwin (j212goodwin@bsu.edu) at the Career Center. Dr. Goodwin is the Career Center advisor for students in the College of Sciences and Humanities (that’s you) and will be glad to discuss your career plans with you.

If you don’t use the Career Center you’re limiting your prospects for a successful internship or career search.

[7] Upcoming Career Center Workshops

The Career Center is hosting several upcoming workshops of interest to students seeking internships or permanent employment. Upcoming topics include:

Social media and the job search
Major and career exploration

For a list of dates, times, and locations: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/career-center-workshops-march-18-31-2013.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.

Criminal Justice Career Fair - March 28, 2013

The Career Center will be hosting a Criminal Justice Career Fair on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from Noon to 3pm at the Alumni Center.

For more information, contact the Career Center, 765-285-1522 or www.bsu.edu/careers

Career Center Workshops - 3/18/13 through 3/31/13

Social Media and the Job Search
Date: March 20, 2013
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Finding your fit: Major and career exploration
Date: March 26, 2013
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Finding your fit: Major and career exploration
Date: March 27, 2013
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

For more information about these workshops, contact the Career Center, 765-285-1522 or www.bsu.edu/careers

Political Science Internship and Career Newsletter - February 15, 2013

In this issue:

[1] Politics and Pizza - February 19, 2013
[2] Cardinal Career Fair - February 21, 2013

[3] Prepare for the Career Fair with Video Workshops
[4] Internship Opportunity with Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association
[5] Internship Opportunities with the Republican National Committee (Wash DC)
[6] Internship Opportunities with the ACLU (NYC and Wash DC)
[7] Internship Opportunities with Rep. André Carson
[8] Career Center Resources
[9] Upcoming Career Center Workshops
[10] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Politics and Free Pizza - February 19, 2013

Date: February 19, 2013
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Location: Student Center Forum Room, 2nd floor


Learn about our courses, internships, graduate programs, meet the faculty and more. And Pizza!

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/join-political-science-department-for.html

[2] Cardinal Career Fair - February 21, 2013

Date: Thursday, February 21, 2013
Time: Noon - 4pm
Location: Worthen Arena

Cardinal Job Fair attracts an average of 70 employers seeking to meet students on Ball State’s campus.  This event is open to all class levels, providing opportunities for graduating seniors looking for permanent employment, as well as younger students searching for internships.  

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/01/cardinal-career-fair-february-21-2013.html

[3] Prepare for the Career Fair with Video Workshops

 

The Career Center has videos from previous workshops on topics such as, Making Contacts at a Job Fair and Finding Jobs at a Job Fair.

For links to the videos: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/prepare-for-cardinal-job-fair-with.html

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

 

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association has internship opportunities for students interested in chairing the concesssions committee.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-wes-del.html 

 

[5] Internship Opportunities with the Republican National Committee

There are internship opportunities available with the Republican National Committee (RNC) in Washington DC.

Opportunities exist in a number of different divisions, including press, finance, research, strategy, constituent services, and more.

Application deadline is February 15, 2013. For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/rnc-internship-program-for.html

[6] Internship Opportunities with the ACLU (NYC and Wash DC)

The American Civil Liberties Union has several internship opportunities available in NYC and Washington DC.
National Prison Project (info at http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-aclu-in-dc.html)
Human Rights Program (info at http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-aclu-in-nyc_3929.html)
Speech Privacy and Technology (info at http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-aclu-in-nyc_8.html)
Reproductive Freedom Project (info at http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-aclu-in-nyc.html)

[7] Internship opportunity with Rep. André Carson

The Office of Congressman André Carson is seeking community-minded individuals to serve as administrative interns in its Indianapolis office. 

Ideal candidates are team players who work well under pressure, have excellent communications skills, and have a desire to serve the constituents of the 7th Congressional District. 

Duties include, but are not limited to assisting District Staff with answering phones, drafting constituent correspondence, attending community events, aiding in constituent casework, and various other tasks. 

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/01/internship-oppotunity-rep-andre-carson.html

 

[8] Career Center Resources

The Career Center has a wealth of resources to help you in your search for internships and permanent employment.

Here is how you can learn more about Career Center services:

Visit the Career Center website at:
http://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter.aspx

The Career Center website lists the resources available at the Career Center, has a calendar of upcoming events, and lists contact information for key personnel who can help you with your career  plans. You can browse the website to get an idea of the resources available to you.

While you can learn a little by browsing the website, to fully utilize the Career Center’s resources you should consult with Career Center staff. You can visit the Career Lab in Lucina 235,  where there are staff members who can show you how to use the databases and other resources.

You can also contact Dr. Joe Goodwin (j212goodwin@bsu.edu) at the Career Center. Dr. Goodwin is the Career Center advisor for students in the College of Sciences and Humanities (that’s you) and will be glad to discuss your career plans with you.

If you don’t use the Career Center you’re limiting your prospects for a successful internship or career search.

[9] Upcoming Career Center Workshops

The Career Center is hosting several upcoming workshops of interest to students seeking internships or permanent employment. Upcoming topics include:

Writing winning resumes
Interviewing for success
How to prepare for a job fair

For a list of dates, times, and locations: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/career-center-workshops-21513-through.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.