The 112th Congress and The New Promise of American Life: Less from Washington, More of Ourselves? Featuring Senator Lamar Alexander
Friday, December 3rd, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Hudson Institute - Betsy and Walter Stern Conference Center, 1015 15th Street, NW - Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005
To RSVP, please email events@hudson.org with "New Promise" in the subject line.
Registration and a buffet lunch will open at 11:45 a.m.
Event Description
In 1995, Lamar Alexander, then a former Governor and cabinet secretary preparing a run for the presidency, and Chester Finn, then a Hudson Institute Senior Fellow, published The New Promise of American Life (Hudson Institute Press). The critically acclaimed volume examined how the expansion of the federal government—which began during the Progressive Era and continued through World War II and Vietnam—might be reversed through a devolution of power to states, localities, and civil society; and through a renewed culture of voluntarism and entrepreneurship.
Fifteen years later, as the 112th Congress prepares to take office, Hudson Institute will host a conference to re-examine the themes of The New Promise of American Life, to examine why this vision got derailed post-1995, and how it is even more urgent post-2010. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), now the Chair of the Senate Republican Conference, will keynote the event and offer his candid reflections on “Less from Washington, More of Ourselves.”
The panel discussion will feature Christopher DeMuth, D.C. Searle Fellow, American Enterprise Institute; Chester Finn, Jr., Senior Fellow, The Hoover Institution; William Kristol, Editor, The Weekly Standard; and William Schambra, Senior Fellow and Director, Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal, Hudson Institute. Kate O'Beirne, President of the National Review Institute, will moderate the discussion.
Hudson Institute's events are streamed live online.
Please watch by clicking here.
Getting to Hudson Institute
Hudson Institute is located at 1015 15th Street, between K and L Streets. We're on the 6th floor.
Public Transportation:
The institute is one block from the McPherson Metro station (on the orange and blue lines) and four blocks from the Farragut North Metro station (red line):
McPherson Square - orange and blue lines - Vermont Avenue/White House exit
Farragut North - red line - K Street exit
Parking:
Central Parking System - 1015 15th Street, NW
Colonial Parking - 1425 K Street (a.k.a. One McPherson Square)
PMI Parking - 1501 K Street
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Accepting applications: 2011 Summer Clerical Program
We are pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the 2011 Summer Clerical Program. Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SCP) to read about the program's eligibility requirements and to start the Gateway to State online application.
The deadline to submit completed applications is January 03, 2011.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen aged 16 or older at time of appointment and a currently enrolled student. Please read the entire vacancy announcement for all qualifications and requirements.
We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
The deadline to submit completed applications is January 03, 2011.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen aged 16 or older at time of appointment and a currently enrolled student. Please read the entire vacancy announcement for all qualifications and requirements.
We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
National Resource Directory Intern -- Concepts, Inc.
Concepts, Inc., (www.conceptspr.com) a woman-owned public relations firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking an energetic intern to support the National Resource Directory content team.
Responsibilities will include:
• Web-based research and data entry
• Providing administrative and logistical support for various projects
• Assisting team members with other duties, as needed
The ideal candidate be:
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• A college student looking for a part-time or full-time internship
Veterans are strongly encouraged apply. The National Resource Directory team is committed to providing access to thousands of services and resources that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
Candidates should e-mail their résumé and cover letter to the attention of Tia Christopher at info@conceptspr.com.
Winter Communications Internship
Concepts, Inc., (www.conceptspr.com) a woman-owned public relations firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is accepting resumes for a fall/winter internship candidate. The position offers hands-on experience working with highly respected government clientele. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities will include:
• Assist with traditional and social media outreach for Disability.gov (www.disability.gov)
• Conduct research for various projects, as needed
• Track and report media coverage
• Construct and update media lists and contact databases
• Participate in meetings with high-level team members
• Assist Concepts team with other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized and attentive to detail
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Attaining a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field
• Available to work 10-20 hours/week (for credit if desired).
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to:
Stephanie Bostaph
sbostaph@conceptspr.com
Responsibilities will include:
• Web-based research and data entry
• Providing administrative and logistical support for various projects
• Assisting team members with other duties, as needed
The ideal candidate be:
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• A college student looking for a part-time or full-time internship
Veterans are strongly encouraged apply. The National Resource Directory team is committed to providing access to thousands of services and resources that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
Candidates should e-mail their résumé and cover letter to the attention of Tia Christopher at info@conceptspr.com.
Winter Communications Internship
Concepts, Inc., (www.conceptspr.com) a woman-owned public relations firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is accepting resumes for a fall/winter internship candidate. The position offers hands-on experience working with highly respected government clientele. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities will include:
• Assist with traditional and social media outreach for Disability.gov (www.disability.gov)
• Conduct research for various projects, as needed
• Track and report media coverage
• Construct and update media lists and contact databases
• Participate in meetings with high-level team members
• Assist Concepts team with other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized and attentive to detail
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Attaining a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field
• Available to work 10-20 hours/week (for credit if desired).
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to:
Stephanie Bostaph
sbostaph@conceptspr.com
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
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.
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
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
Monday, November 29, 2010
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
Center for Academic Excellence
December 1st at noon
Location: 1126 TLF
Contact: William Nolte... wnolte@umd.edu
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