Internships - 10/23/08 Update
- Project Vote Smart National Internship Program
Interns gain hands-on experience in politics and public relations, spending weekdays on projects ranging from tracking and summarizing key legislation to contacting candidates for issues positions and sending out press releases, while living at the Great Divide Ranch. Evenings and weekends can be spent exploring the Northern Rockies. Visit blog The Voter’s Speakeasy at www.votesmart.org/blog For more info go to votesmart.org or call 1-888-868-3762.
- Minnesota House of Representatives Internship Program
Interns have the opportunity to acquire new skills and gain further knowledge of the political process. Wide range of responsibilities includes:
- Conducting research on specific issues
- Monitoring and reporting on committee meetings for legislators
- Researching and drafting responses to constituent inquiries
- Summarizing reports or bills
- Conducting opinion surveys
- Writing press releasesApplications accepted on a rolling basis, but best by mid-November. Prospective interns are placed with legislators and staff according to the interests and goals of each applicant. More info and application form at http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/edprog/intern.htm
Questions? Contact Julia Miller, Second Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, 651-296-7452, Julia.miller@house.mn
- Washington Internship Institute
(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.)Internship programs include:
The Capital Institute, serving students who wish to investigate careers in Washington, DC.
The Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars Program, for students with interests in international relations including languages and business.
Go Green for students with interests in environmental action and policy.
All include individualized placement process and a choice of internships, work 4 days/week and intellectual enrichment 1 day/week, internship seminar with professional development and reflection components, elective seminar featuring site visits and off-the-record briefings with policy makers and thought leaders.
(formerly the Institute for Experiential Learning)
www.WIIDC.org
800-435-0770