2. Small DC veterinary non-profit Internship

Spring Semester 2008

Small veterinary non-profit seeks summer intern for projects related to an academic diversity initiative, DVM: DiVersity Matters. The Spring experience will include opportunities to work on event planning, survey and policy development ,and analysis. Students will have an opportunity to learn about numerous diversity dimensions including race, ethnicity and gender, and how these issues impact veterinary medicine.

The experience is expected to be as diverse as its subject matter in providing unique opportunities for an intern. Preferred candidates should be well performing undergraduate junior/senior class students with interests, majors and/or coursework in the following areas: social justice, diversity, cultural affairs, public policy, communication.  All majors will also be considered. Good oral and written communication skills are a must, as is attention to detail, flexibility and ability to work with limited supervision.

Candidates may use experience for academic credit and will be eligible for a $1000 stipend. Students can expect to work 15-20 hours per week. Please submit cover letter and resume with references to diversitymatters@aavmc.org.  Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Please include Internship Application in the subject line. For information about the DiVersity Matters Initiative, visit www.aavmc.org/DVM.

3. IMF Part-time Event Planner Coordinator:

Seeking a part time Event Planning Coordinator Intern (16 to 24 hours per week) for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC. Intern acts as a liaison between internal clients and the operational staff and works to facilitate all stages of the planning process. Must posses strong computer skills, excellent interpersonal skills, phone etiquette, and be able to manage administrative duties. The chosen applicant should be customer service oriented, posses strong organizational skills, and exude professionalism.
Perfect for students.

Please send email resume:
Inez Gomez
Event Planning Coordinator
Event Services
International Monetary Fund
Office: 202-623-6865
Direct: 202-623-5302
Fax: 202-623-4949

4. GWU Academic Tutor Counselor

George Washington University Medical Center
UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
Academic Year 2007
Upward Bound Program
Office of the Provost and VPHA

$15/ per hour

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Encourage and mentor students to achieve their personal and career goals.
• Provide tutorial sessions, which include review and assistance with homework.
• Intervene and assist in the resolution of problem/concern(s) students may have.
• Experience working with students is a must!

Applicants:
• Must attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
• Ability to relate to students from various ethnic, low income and academic backgrounds and provide 
academic assistance to high school age students.
• Ability to assist with homework assignments in various high schools academic subjects.
• Applicant must be energetic, punctual, dependable, patient, organized, and responsive to supervision.
• Complete an application for employment from Ross Hall Medical Center Suite 237A
• Email resume to: mcatcv@gwumc.edu

5. Program Coordinator

Migration, Gender, and Education
Fall Program Intern (with potential for extension)
Part-time (15 hrs/wk)
Unpaid

Mission:
Community Bridges has served at-risk girls in the Silver Spring/Takoma Park area of Montgomery County, MD since 1997. We are a community-based not-for-profit, which is founded on the belief that all girls are infinitely capable of succeeding in life as strong and confident young women. We empower girls to discover their unique identity, voice and potential through leadership development, academic support and enrichment, and exposure to opportunities that challenge them to become advocates for themselves, their families and their community.
Description:
The LUNA program intern will work closely with the Program Coordinator to plan and execute direct-service programming for Middle and High School-aged Latina immigrants and their families. Intern will work directly with girls during after-school time programs and possibly evening or weekend events with families per program needs and candidate’s availability. Intern will also support other program needs such as documentation, reporting and communication with community partners.
Benefits and Conditions:
The intern will gain practical experience in their field of study through direct service and hands on experience with community-based youth work. Furthermore, the intern will receive guidance and supervision and participate fully as part of Community Bridges’ dynamic team. Community Bridges will provide the intern with the necessary support to ensure a mutually beneficial learning and working experience.
Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate must be committed to Community Bridges’ mission and core values.
• Must work well in a diverse environment, helping to create an inclusive and welcoming organization.
• Students are welcome; scheduling will be accommodating.
• Able to speak, write and work proficiently in English AND Spanish
• Knowledge of and sincere interest in youth and immigrant issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Explorer
• Willing to work collaboratively
• Be a resourceful, creative self-starter
• Have access to personal or public transportation
• Able to keep deadlines and handle tasks responsibly
• Able to pass a police clearance and driving record check (if using personal vehicle)
To apply:
Please send letter of interest and resume to:
Jessica Marks
Volunteer and Intern Coordinator

Community Bridges, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual preference.

6. Federal Work Study Students

On-Campus Administrative Positions
GW Office of Business and Operations

$11/hour,
Check GWork for listing and all info.
Questions: contact Nancy Haaga
Apply: Shauntel Miller

7. National Selected Programs for Underrepresented Students

Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

INROADS

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO)

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO)

Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study (SORS)

The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Fellowships

The National Society of Black Engineers

8. Legislative Intern

The Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology,
Engineering, Math and Science (AHETEMS) Foundation

The Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (AHETEMS) Foundation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Legislative Intern. The individual hired will work specifically with AHETEMS, in partnership with the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans (SACNAS), the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES).

Description:
The Legislative Intern will be responsible for working with SACNAS, SHPE and MAES and our legislative consultant in drafting letters, notices, and responses to Congress on legislation concerning workforce development and education impacting Latinos/as. The intern would be responsible for drafting proposals in response to legislation as well as Request for Proposals from federal agencies. The intern would also be responsible for coordinating legislative visits to Capitol Hill, and following up on correspondence to Capitol Hill. The intern must be able to travel.
Qualifications:
• Masters student in Social Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Science and Technology Policy, or law students. Also, would consider seniors in college.
• Knowledgeable of legislative process
• Knowledgeable of educational and employment issues impacting Latinos/as in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
• Proficient in using software for legislative searches, etc.
• Highly skilled in managing large amounts of information in an organized fashion
• Well versed in verbal and written communication
•  Critical reading skills
• Proficient with word processing
• Fluent in Spanish
Location:
The intern will be located Washington D.C. The intern will meet at least once a week with the D.C.-based legislative consultant and report to AHETEMS supervisor based in Arlington, Texas.
Duration:
Minimum would be six month internship. Willing to consider energetic and dynamic part-time candidates, but preference will be given to applicants available full-time.
Salary:
Varies based on experience, duration, and whether full-time or half time – maximum is $15,000
Contact:
Please submit a letter of interest and resume or curriculum vitae Sylvia J. Trujillo.

9. NHCOA (National Hispanic Council on Aging)

Credit Interns
“Working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults and their families”

Requirements:
• Intermediate, conversational proficiency in Spanish
•  An interest in: Latin American Affairs, Domestic Hispanic-American issues & advocacy Public Health

Responsibilities:

• Reception for the NHCOA
• Making calls regarding the upcoming NHCOA Annual Conference, mostly in Spanish
• Assisting with general administrative tasks
Benefits:
• Intern for credit!
• Internships with the NHCOA will count for credit with the Elliot School and the Columbian College
• Practice your Spanish!
• Resume builder!
• Gain experience with a real, D.C. based non-profit organization!
• Future job opportunities!
• Enhance your chances of getting additional internships or jobs with the NHCOA or other organizations

For more information or attend the information session call or email Gary Morris at 202.347.9733

10. Indicorps

Fellowship program
January and August 2008

Indicorps encourages aspiring leaders to engage in intense grassroots development opportunities that explore the promise of leadership and challenge individuals to leverage their skills and talents to address India's pressing needs.  The Indicorps Fellowship program is designed to provide one-of-a-kind transformational experiences, emphasizing both public service and personal growth. Indicorps participants choose their projects and are placed with thoroughly evaluated community-based organizations for one or two years. All fellows will participate in a four-week orientation program, strengthen their understanding of leadership/change through regular workshops, and are actively supported by Indicorps and partner organizations.

Applications are now available for fellowship classes starting
January and August 2008. 

Prospective fellows must be of Indian origin with a college degree or five years equivalent work experience. Visit www.indicorps.org to learn more about Indicorps, the Indicorps Fellowship program, or other grassroots service opportunities.

11. HIV & Maternal/Child Health/Nutrition (MCHN) Specialist (7.1)

Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance
Center for Nutrition

Project Duration:  

Up to 9/30/2008  

Project Summary: 

The FANTA Project supports integrated food security and nutrition programming to improve the health and well-being of women and children. The ten-year project is managed by the Academy for Educational Development and funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. Technical assistance is provided to USAID missions and host governments, private voluntary organizations and non-governmental and international organizations to improve program design, monitoring and evaluation.  

Position Summary: 

The MCHN and HIV Specialist will work closely with FANTA?s MCHN cluster and HIV clusters, including staff based in East Africa, to provide programmatic and technical support for USAID-supported activities, especially those related to the President

• Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the PL-480 Title II program, and Child Survival and Health Grant Programs (CSHGP). The MCHN and HIV Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance to USAID, PVOs, host governments and other Cooperating Agencies on MCHN and HIV policies, programming and strategies. The MCHN and HIV Specialist will take the lead in providing technical assistance in nutrition and HIV to several Francophone countries. The MCHN and HIV Specialist will collaborate with other FANTA staff on general MCHN and HIV issues, and assist with the coordination of FANTA?s activities on MCHN and HIV issues.  

Essential Job Functions (60%):  

Take the lead in providing technical assistance to several Francophone countries, such as C?te d?Ivoire, Haiti and Rwanda, to strengthen the integration of nutrition into HIV services. Technical assistance may include support for development of a strategy on nutrition and HIV; preparation of guidance for nutritional care in HIV clinical settings; organization of training of trainers on nutrition and HIV counseling; and the development of food security assessment tools for the HIV context. The Specialist will manage these activities, including design and planning, liaising with USAID, contracting of consultants and partner organizations, implementation of activities, preparation of written products, and reporting of results. Act as a technical resource to USAID and respond to requests for technical information and assistance on topics related to HIV/AIDS, food and nutrition, including the use of ready-to-use therapeutic (RUTF) foods in the HIV context. Act as a technical resource for food aid PVOs on food aid programming in the HIV context, including assistance with such issues as targeting, ration design, MCHN programming and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Represent FANTA at meetings with stakeholders related to HIV/AIDS, food and nutrition. Prepare and as needed present technical presentations on HIV/AIDS and nutrition topics at forums. Coordinate with FANTA partners (e.g. universities, research institutions, and regional organizations) to track progress, review results, and address challenges for joint activities related to nutrition and HIV.

Job Functions (30% time):

Provide assistance to USAID, PVOs, host governments and other Cooperating Agencies and donors to improve their food, health and nutrition policies and strategies; and participate in the review of USAID policy and strategy documents to ensure effective integration of MCHN activities into Agency and Mission strategic plans and results frameworks across different programs.

Serve as a technical reviewer of PVO proposals for Title II and CSHGP funding, their associated Results Reports, and monitoring and evaluation strategies. Provide technical follow-up to the PVOs on the interpretation and implementation of review comments. Develop, revise and support tools for MCHN policy analyses, technical guidelines, Indicator Guides and Best Practices materials, including guidance materials, manuals and technical notes for improved monitoring and evaluation of food security and nutrition programs.

Provide technical guidance and leadership on approaches to MCHN and child survival programming, such as Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA), PD Hearth, and Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM).

Serve as a resource to FANTA staff and clients for woman and child health and nutrition policy initiatives at the regional, national, and program level.

Job Functions (10% time):

Work with FANTA project management and communications staff to provide input to work plans, quarterly and annual reporting.

Work with the Senior MCHN Advisor and Project Director, as needed, to respond to requests from USAID Bureau for Global Health for MCHN-related information and reporting. This may include the preparation of reports and other documents related to project progress and impact as required by USAID.

Perform other job-related activities as assigned.

Resume with cover letter referencing:

Pposition #CS7259

AED/HR, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

fax: (202) 884-8413

email: employ@smtp.aed.org

website: http://www.aed.org

12. ARUM GROUP LLC INTERNSHIP 

Female minority owned Democratic consulting firm located in Washington, DC specializing in political and non-profit fundraising and training is in need of qualified individuals to fill internship position(s).  Responsibilities will include but not be limited to assisting in office administration, event planning, scheduling, and program execution.  Candidates will possess a professional demeanor, the ability to multi-task, and a high level of efficiency.  Candidates should be able to commit a minimum of 8 hours per week for the semester.  Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.  Must have basic computer and word processing skills (Windows, MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access).

The Arum Group’s clients have included such organizations and campaigns as Friends of Jonathan Miller (KY Treasurer), NAACP National Voter Fund, Underwood for Governor, Leadership ’02, WE LEAD, DCCC, DNC, American Medical Association PAC, John Kerry for President, Mike Honda for Congress, Friends of Hillary, Massa for Congress, Roth for Congress and numerous other progressive organizations.

Interns will work directly with Principal of organization and will receive training on fundraising fundamentals.  Currently, internships are unpaid but transportation stipends are negotiable.  Office is conveniently located by Union Station metro.  Please send cover letter, resume, and a reference via fax to 202/547-8554 or via email to info@arumgroup.com.

APAICS ANNOUNCES  2008-09 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS

With the successful placement of the Class of 2007-08 Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) six Fellows, the non-profit organization announced that the application for the next cycle is available on their Website. Please visit the website for more information.

13. INTERNSHIP WITH CONGRESSMAN MIKE FERGUSON (R-NJ)

Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) has an immediate opening for a full or part-time unpaid internship in his Washington, DC office for the fall semester.  Duties include handling correspondence, answering phones, leading Capitol tours, assisting legislative staff, and other administrative duties as necessary.  New Jersey ties are preferred.  Interested candidates should email a cover letter and résumé to Adam Higgins at adam.higgins@mail.house.gov.

14. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE HQ INTERNSHIPS
(SPRING/ SUMMER 2008)

The DNC is currently accepting applications for our Winter/Spring and Summer 2008 internship sessions. With the Presidential Election ahead, the DNC will be an exciting and busy place. Interns are a vital part of the team at the DNC and work in all departments. This exciting and enriching experience in politics is an opportunity to get an insider's view of the Democratic party and to make valuable life long connections.

The DNC's Spring and Fall Internship Program accepts applications on a rolling basis as long as space is available. We begin taking summer applications in January.  Please note that all DNC internships are unpaid.

 For questions about the program, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. View DNC departments descriptions here.

 The application form is available here in Adobe.pdf format. Print the application and either:

Fax it to:

202-488-5078

Or mail it to:

Internship Office

Democratic National Committee

430 South Capitol Street SE

Washington, DC 20003

Or email it to:

AdminHelp@dnc.org

*The DNC will contact every applicant. If you are not contacted, please call 202-863-8000 to verify that your application was received. The Intern Application Form is available online only as an Adobe pdf. To view it, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't already have it, you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free. If you cannot print out the application pdf and need a hard copy sent to you, please call 202-863-8000 and ask for the internship office, or send us email .

15. VOLUNTEER AT THE 2008 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

With the help of volunteers, the 2008 Republican National Convention will be a truly remarkable event. The convention and the 2008 Minneapolis-Saint Paul Host Committee will recruit more than 8,000 volunteers, who will perform key duties and play crucial roles in the areas of transportation, information services, hospitality, and special events during the week of the convention.

The 2008 Minneapolis-Saint Paul Host Committee has developed a paperless system to recruit and register volunteers. If you are interested in participating as a 2008 Republican National Convention volunteer, please email volunteer@msp2008.com.

16. SENATOR TIM JOHNSON (D-SD) PRESS INTERNSHIP

Midwestern, moderate Democratic Senator seeks an organized, enthusiastic press intern for upcoming semester, starting in early January.  Duties include, but are not limited to: tracking media coverage, organizing clips, writing releases, and other various press activities, as needed.  Stipend and/or college credit is available. Full-time availability preferred. Midwestern ties are a plus.

Send cover letter, resume and references to pressofficeintern@gmail.com.

17. CONGRESSWOMAN DIANA DEGETTE (D-CO) WINTER/ SPRING INTERNSHIP

Colorado's Congresswoman Diana DeGette has some internship openings for the Winter and Spring. They are looking for people who could work at least 2 days a week. Congresswoman DeGette's legislative priorities are Health Care, Energy Policy, and Consumer Product Safety. Like most Congressional Internships, these positions are unpaid and involve a fair amount of constituent mail. Congresswoman DeGette is the Vice Chair of the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce and additional internship duties will include policy research, attending Hill briefings, assisting legislative assistants and even staffing the Congresswoman at hearings.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Nathan Havey at nathan.havey@mail.house.gov . If you have questions please direct them to the same address.

18. INROADS Internship

Take your next step with an INROADS Internship!

f you are:

• A talented student
• A US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Attending a four-year college or university
• Majoring in Accounting, Computer Science or Technology
• Have a cumulative  GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have at least 2 summers remaining before graduation

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Exposure to Fortune 500 Companies
• Corporate Mentoring
• Year-round advising
• Potential for full-time employment upon graduation

APPLY ON-LINE TODAY@ WWW.INROADS.ORG

Questions?  Contact Jose Santiago 212-425-8300 ext 16.

The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.

19. Quality Education for Minorities (QEM)

Summer 2008 internship

The ten-week summer internship opportunities are made possible through grants to the Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network from the Office of Integrative Activities, National Science Foundation and the Office of Minority Health, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services:

-Science-based internship opportunities, at the National Science Foundation, for undergraduate and graduate studentsmajoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline; and

-Health-focused opportunities, at the QEM Network,for students at HBCUs who are majoring in a health-related field.

 The application can be downloaded from our Program website.