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.