• The Greenpeace Organizing Term

The GOT is an action-packed semester of travel and training; a hands-on training program designed to learn skills to be an environmental leader. Learn about current environmental issues and solutions while being trained by experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy. Travel internationally with Greenpeace to work with activists abroad. Learn how to engage in peaceful direct action, climb, and drive Greenpeace boats!

Many students are able to receive class credit for the semester.

Spring class is filling up, and early applications are due September
15th. Apply now at http://www.greenpeace.org/got.

The semester is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace
offices. Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org or
877-450-3517 ext. 320.

Linda Capato and Kate Bower
Greenpeace USA
Got@wdc.greenpeace.org

• America Votes Minnesota Internships

Want to get in on the positive progressive change happening in Minnesota and get credit for it? America Votes is a coalition of thirty progressive organizations including Wellstone Action, Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club, SEIU and AFSCME. They are working together in politics and policy to make Minnesota better.

Build professional skills, make positive change and have fun at the same time. Individuals are expected to commit to 15-20 hours per week. Positions are paid ($500 stipend) with the option of receiving course credit.

Internship responsibilities include:

Data analysis projects – possible topics could include determining best times to reach voters, or the effect of competitive local races on major elections.

Produce reports to show where organizational work is overlapping

GIS mapping

Research

Data and technology projects

Requirements:

Strong interest in progressive politics

Adaptability to tasks that vary as priorities change

Good written and oral communication skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and web programs preferable

Near main bus lines on University Avenue in St. Paul. People with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. Please send resume and cover letter to Megan Gamble: mgamble@americavotes.org, 651.647.2640. The fall Internship begins in September.

• Campaign internship – Northfield Mayoral Race

Mary Rossing, a Northfield mayoral candidate, is looking for a Carleton student to serve as a campaign intern. This unpaid intern would be the point person on campus to get the candidate's message out to students, but the intern could be involved in town too if desired. For more information, see website and contact her:
www.maryrossing.com

• New York City Urban Fellows Program, 2009-2010

The City of New York sponsors the Urban Fellows Program. Participants are introduced to local government and the public sector. This program offers aspiring public policy makers the opportunity to grapple first-hand with contemporary issues.

For additional program details, to download applications and read the eligibility requirements see

www.nyc.gov/fellowships or call 212-New York. See e-brochure on-line.

NYC Urban Fellows application is due Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.

(The above is information that the Political Science Department has received about internship opportunities. 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.)