Federal Advocacy Internship -- National Alliance to End Homelessness

Start Date: January 2011

About the National Alliance to End Homelessness: The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a leading voice on the issue of homelessness. The Alliance analyzes policy and develops proven, sensible policy solutions. We work collaboratively with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build state and local capacity, leading to stronger programs which help homeless individuals and families make positive changes in their lives. We provide data and research to policymakers and advocate for improved policy.

Job Description: The Alliance approaches advocacy from a practical perspective with the intent of obtaining more resources for local programs which prevent and end homelessness. In the coming year, the Alliance will continue working with local programs and partner organizations to educate members of Congress.

A Federal Advocacy Intern will gain an understanding of how to impact federal policy, how local constituents can influence federal policy, strategy and message development for effective advocacy, programs that successfully end homelessness, and the root causes of and solutions to homelessness.

It is an exciting time at the Alliance that will afford an intern a whirlwind of opportunities.

Responsibilities: Work with the Program and Policy Associate and other Alliance staff to:
o Manage and coordinate communications and other activities for at least three of our major federal advocacy campaigns (related to the 112th Congress, appropriations, and other legislation). This work will include:
o Helping to create campaign work plans;
o Assisting in advocate outreach management;
o Tracking progress toward campaign goals;
o Assisting in outreach efforts to the new Congress;
o Attending meetings on Capitol Hill; and
o Helping to plan congressional briefings, meetings, and events.
o Participate in strategy discussions;
o Contribute to the Alliance’s daily blog and other website content;
o Begin preparing for the Alliance’s annual Capitol Hill Day in July;
o Attend regular staff meetings and external meetings and hearings as a representative of the Alliance; and
o Complete other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will:
o Have, or be pursuing a BA;
o Be interested in federal policy and the policymaking process as well as issues related to social services and poverty;
o Be outgoing with excellent communication skills in writing and speaking;
o Have excellent organizational skills, and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
o Be extremely detail oriented (this is an absolute must);
o Have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel); and
o Have some experience with social media. Website design/maintenance experience a plus.

Availability: We are preferably looking for someone to commit to full-time during the spring semester (January – May), though we are very flexible.

Compensation: This position will be unpaid; however, the Alliance is willing to work with your program for class credit, if applicable.

To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to Kate Seif, preferably by email.
Kate Seif, Assistant to the President, National Alliance to End Homelessness
Phone: 202-942-8281
Fax: 202-638-4664
Email: cseif@naeh.org
Web: www.endhomelessness.org

Intern Writer -- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is seeking a college junior, senior, or graduate student for an unpaid spring semester writing internship in its Communications Division in Washington. The student should be able to work between 14 and 21 hours per week – the schedule will be set based on his/her availability – and he/she should be able to receive academic credit for the work performed during the internship.

Tasks:
The intern’s primary responsibility will be writing news articles for the AASHTO Journal, the association’s online transportation newsweekly.

Other duties will include writing for an array of other association communication outlets including:
• Transportation TV News Update (weekly online video newscast);
• Marketing Transportation E-News (monthly online newsbrief);
• AASHTO’s website, www.transportation.org; and
• Other publications about critical issues in the transportation public-policy realm.

Applicant Requirements:
• Must be skilled in news reporting, research, and journalistic writing for articles, press releases, and policy reports (experience writing video scripts, marketing materials, social media postings, and/or Web content a plus);
• Undergraduate or graduate studies in journalism or communications (experience writing for a student newspaper and/or previous professional internships in a related field a plus);
• Knowledge of federal legislative process essential (experience with and/or interest in surface transportation issues and/or state governments a plus); and
• Ability to work between January and May 2011 (exact start and end dates will be set based on the intern’s availability).

About AASHTO:
AASHTO is the “Voice of Transportation” representing state transportation departments in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association serving as a catalyst for excellence in transportation. Our office is located on the north side of Capitol Hill near Union Station.

How to Apply:
E-mail a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the internship, resume, college transcript, and several writing samples to lwall@aashto.org no later than Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. Applications may also be mailed to Lucas Wall, Senior Editor, AASHTO Journal, Suite 249, 444 N. Capitol St., Washington, DC 20001-1539.

Paid Internships in DOT Office of the Chief Information Officer

The U.S. Department of Transportation has exciting internship opportunities available in the Office of the Chief Information Officer! The OCIO is dedicated to hiring hard-working students who support business value and innovation while supporting DOT's mission.

To view available positions and become a member of this unique team, www.dot.gov/cio/careers.html

Open positions include:
• Program Analysts
• Technology Evaluation Lab Analysts
• Product Testers
• Research Engineers

Internship Opportunity
U.S. Department of Transportation
Office of the Secretary

Why work for us?
Transportation impacts every facet of American life, providing people access to work, school, loved ones, and nature’s rich bounty. The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to transportation excellence and strives to create the best possible integrated air, land, and sea transportation system for America. As a DOT employee, you will become a part of a dedicated workforce who work day-to-day to make measurable improvements in our transportation system, the security of our nation, and the quality of American life.
Major Duties
The employee serves as an intern. The intern receives on-the-job training which builds upon basic analytical and organizational knowledge regarding the principles and techniques of analysis and in the functions and principles of organizations. Assists in preparing summaries, narrative statements, and analyses of facts gathered at meetings.
Knowledge Requirements
Written Communication – the candidate must have excellent writing skills, including the ability to adapt writing style to different customer and audience groups. Experience in writing for the web is preferred.
Research and Testing – the candidate should have experience in research and analysis projects, including an emphasis in project and program management fundamentals.
Employee Benefits
The Federal Government offers flexible work schedules and family friendly programs. You will receive paid annual leave and sick leave.

Announcement Number
OCIO-2010-INTERN
Position Title
Program Analyst (New Media & Communications) Office of the Chief Information Officer GS-0343-05 step 1 ($34,075) GS-0343-07 step 1 ($42,209) Temporary Not to Exceed 1 Year
Position Location
U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary Washington, DC 20590
Area of Consideration
Open to 1st & 2nd Year Graduate Students
Opening Date
Continuous
You Must Be
1. 2.
Currently enrolled as a full-time or half-time student
A U.S. Citizen
Send Your Resume to
Ms. Martha Staten
Email: martha.staten@dot.gov Telephone: 202-366-9201 Facsimile: 202-366-7373

Fed Event: Dec. 1st, Info. Session

Info Session on National Security Careers and introduction to the program

Center for Academic Excellence

December 1st at noon

Location: 1126 TLF

Contact: William Nolte... wnolte@umd.edu

Fed Event: CISSM, Dec. 2nd, "China's Foreign Policy and China-U.S. Relations"

"China's Foreign Policy and China-U.S. Relations"
This event is co-sponsored by the Confucius Institute at the University of Maryland (CIM)

THURSDAY DECEMBER 2nd, 12:15―1:30 PM, 1203 VAN MUNCHING HALL

SPEAKER:

ZHOU JINGXING
Political Counselor, Chinese Embassy

Mr. Zhou Jingxing is a Political Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in the United States. He joined the Chinese Foreign Ministry in 1994 as a diplomatic interpreter. He has traveled to over 50 countries around the world as an interpreter for Chinese leaders, and participated in many major diplomatic events and international conferences. He served as a congressional liaison officer in the Chinese Embassy in the United States from 2002 to 2005. In early 2008, Mr. Zhou came back to Washington, D.C. for his second tour as a political officer after serving as Division Director of the Foreign Ministry’s Translation and Interpretation Department from 2005 to 2008.

Mr. Zhou was born and raised in Shandong Province, and attended high school in Liaoning Province. He received a BA degree from the Dalian University of Foreign Languages (1992), an LL.B. degree from the Foreign Affairs University in Beijing (1994), and an LL.M. degree from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom (1998).

http://www.cissm.umd.edu/forum/uploads/December_2_Zhou_Jingxing.pdf

Fed Event: TOMORROW--"ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION ACROSS OUR PATCHWORK NATION"

*Refreshments Provided*

Tuesday Policy Forum:

"ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION ACROSS OUR
PATCHWORK NATION"

November 30th, 12:15-1:30 PM, 1203 Van Munching Hall

SPEAKER:

James G. Gimpel
Editor, American Politics Research
Department of Government
University of Maryland

http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/events/217

Fed Event: Banking and Insurance in the 112th Congress

POLICY FORUM: Banking and Insurance in the 112th Congress

Tuesday, December 7th, 3:00 PM (Reception To Follow), The Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Panel I — Insurance

* Robert Detlefsen, Vice President of Public Policy, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
* Lars Powell, Whitbeck-Beyer Chair of Insurance and Financial Services, University of Arkansas
* Lawrence H. Mirel, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
* Stephen Pociask, Chief Economist, American Consumer Institute
* Moderated by Eli Lehrer, Director, Center on Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate, Heartland Institute

Panel II — Banking

* Mark Oesterle, Chief Counsel for the Minority, U.S. Senate Banking Committee
* Joi Sheffield, Former Banking Counsel to Sen. Tim Johnson
* Bert Ely, Principal, Ely & Company, Inc.
* Moderated by Mark Calabria, Director, Financial Regulation Studies, Cato Institute.

http://www.cato.org/event.php?eventid=7522