• Republican Convention Interns

Politico seeks interns to assist its busy newsroom during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Interns would be expected to attend an introductory meeting on Sunday, Aug. 31 followed by work in Politico's convention office and events from Sept. 1-4. Interns will help with a variety of tasks, including greeting guests, assisting with media hits, preparing for events and doing basic research. While the work will not be glamorous, it will put interns at the center of the action. This is not a paying position.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Barbara Martinez, Deputy Managing Editor, at bmartinez@politico.com with the subject line "convention intern." We prefer applicants with journalism or politics experience.

• Student Organizers, Obama’s Campaign for Change, Minnesota

Student Organizers will work with campaign staffers to organize their schools by registering new voters, identifying Obama supporters, and turning them out to vote on November 4, 2008. And no previous campaign experience is necessary.

Student Organizers will be required to work at least 15 hours per week at their school or at a local campaign office. The Campaign for Change will work with high schools, colleges, and universities to help students get academic credit for all Student Organizer internships. All internships are unpaid. With questions, contact Andrew Zucker, azucker@barackobama.com. Send resume to azucker@barackobama.com.

http://mn.barackobama.com

• State of MN Office of Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Communications Department Internship

The Communications Department internship program is designed to provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience by working in a challenging professional environment, which offers exposure to public policy issues and a behind the scenes look at the interaction between the Governor’s Office and the media.

The Communications Department assists the Governor in communicating his initiatives, priorities and views to the citizens of Minnesota. This includes issuing press releases and other special announcements, scheduling press conferences, releasing the Governor's public schedule and announcing appointments to various offices.

A minimum 12-hour commitment per week is necessary. All internships are unpaid, and students may be able to arrange for college credit. Students should be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors with previous office experience and computer skills. Maturity and excellent communication skills are necessary.

Interns will prepare news clips, assist in general office work, do research for speechwriters, handle logistics for gubernatorial events including press conference preparation, write news summaries, and distribute press releases.

Interns will prepare news clips, assist in general office work, do research for speechwriters, handle logistics for gubernatorial events including press conference preparation, write news summaries, and distribute press releases.

Students interested in a Fall 2008 internship must apply by Friday, August 8, 2008. To download the application, please visit: http://www.governor.state.mn.us/contacts/internshipopportunities/index.htm

Please email or fax the application form, cover letter, resume and two references to:

Christie Calvin
Communications Department
Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty
Fax 651-296-0056
christie.calvin@state.mn.us

• Vote Yes Minnesota Campaign Intern/Volunteer (Available immediately; flexible start/end dates)

On November 4, Minnesotans will have a chance to vote for a proposed state constitutional amendment to fund Minnesota’s water quality, wildlife, cultural heritage, and natural areas. Vote Yes Minnesota is a nonpartisan statewide ballot campaign comprised of citizens and organizations working together to ensure passage of the amendment.

DUTIES:

Engaging in direct voter contact through tabling, literature distribution, visibility events, and other activities as assigned by Campaign field staff

Responding to public inquiries regarding the Campaign and proposed constitutional amendment

Assisting with logistics for Campaign field events

Staffing Campaign committee meetings and events

Miscellaneous research projects, as assigned

Office administration (including, but not limited to answering phones, data entry, and greeting visitors)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Interest in politics, field organizing, communications, and/or fundraising

Solid interpersonal skills; experience responding to members of the public a plus

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

Ability to work in teams and thrive in a fast pace, dynamic atmosphere

Supportive of the campaign’s mission to pass the statewide amendment to protect water quality, wildlife, cultural heritage, and natural areas. Experience and/or a particular interest in one of these areas is a plus.

BENEFITS:

Experience with a major, statewide political campaign

Professional networking opportunities

Exposure to a variety of campaign functions. Specific areas of interest (i.e. communications, fundraising, etc.) will be accommodated to the extent feasible

Academic credit, whenever possible

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to:

Peter Polga-Hecimovich
Vote Yes Minnesota Campaign
2334 University Ave W, Suite 150
Saint Paul, MN 55114
peter@yesformn.org

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The above is information that the Political Science Department has received about internships. We believe it to be accurate and represent legitimate opportunities. However, please note that the Department is not endorsing or promoting any particular non-Carleton program, political viewpoint, party affiliation, or set of values.