The Brunswick Group Open House

Are you interested in communications, public relations, consulting, media relations, or public affairs? Then the Brunswick Group’s Winter Open House is the place for you to be on February 7th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM! Each year, Brunswick, an international corporate advisory firm, hosts an open house where students can find more information about internships and entry-level positions available at the company. We have a packed agenda, including presentations about what we do as a firm, information on how students can apply for an internship or entry-level position, time for networking with members of the DC office, and an interactive case study exercise. Please RSVP to usrecruitment@brunswickgroup.com if you are interested in attending.

Bates White is actively recruiting candidates for the Summer Consultant Program

Summer Consultants work on teams to develop rigorous, high-quality economic or financial analysis and reports. They participate in a thorough internal training program, that provides the tools necessary to contribute to many aspects of a project. Under the direction of senior staff, Summer Consultants will have the opportunity to conduct research on various subjects; work with databases, spreadsheets, and other tools to analyze data and information; create economic and business models; synthesize facts, communicate with experts and clients; and prepare presentations and reports. They work side-by-side with colleagues at all levels and backgrounds, from PhD economists to lawyers and MBAs. We offer a competitive salary, paid holidays, an opportunity to work on a community service project, and fun-filled summer outings. Positions are available in our Washington, DC office.
Candidates should be current juniors (rising seniors) pursuing an undergraduate degree and maintaining an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher. Bates White values candidates from diverse academic backgrounds and while training in economics or business with a strong quantitative background is helpful, it is not a requirement. For consideration, please submit a cover letter, résumé, transcript, and writing sample that reflects your research and/or analysis of a particular issue to GWork AND to our website (www.bateswhite.com). Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications are due Sunday, January 22nd. For more information, please visit www.bateswhite.com.
You can email Shane DeStefano, shane.destefano@bateswhite.com, for more information as well.

Work at Department of State

Overseas Citizen Services at the Department of State, Consular Affairs is searching for a number of contractors to work on their Outreach team.
I highly recommend the Overseas Citizen Services team and encourage anyone interested in working at the Department of State to apply.
Available positions include:

  • Web team member– You must comfortable working with computers and willing to learn how to maintain Overseas Citizen Services web pages, upload content, and trouble shoot basic technical problems. You will work with Overseas Citizen Services drafters to ensure all content for the web is in the right format, ensuring consistent look and feel.
  • Training assistant– You will be helping the training coordinator set up courses and speakers for their consular training courses.  You’d work with a wide array of people across the State Department to send out emails and invites, track events on a spreadsheet, provide general admin support.

Several other positions may be available. Most positions are full time and available immediately.
Regardless of position, all those applying should have:

  • Strong writing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Great attitude
  • Willingness to learn

If you’d like to be considered, please send your resume and contact information to Bob Woods, Chief Operating Officer of the Tolliver Group (bob.woods@tollivergroup.com).
If you have additional questions about the work, please feel free to contact me, Rebekah McNeely (mcneely.rebekah@gmail.com).

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice [Recommended Event]

MSSC is hosting a representative from The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center for an info session on Thursday, November 17 at noon in MSSC 104 to discuss careers in community organizing with individuals interested in uniting congregations and working for social, economic and racial justice.

RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/gw


More info about the positions:
DART hires and trains organizers to build organizations that have successfully addressed issues including:
* Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lending practices
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Education reform in low-performing public schools
* Fighting for immigrants’ rights
Positions start January 9, 2017 in Charleston, SC, Topeka, KS, Lawrence, KS and Tampa, FL.
Positions start August 14, 2017 in Richmond, VA, Louisville, KY, Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and St. Petersburg, FL.
Starting salary $34,000/year + benefits.
Although it may be helpful, no prior organizing experience is necessary. Fluent Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.
To find out more about DART or to apply, we encourage you to visit www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact Hannah Wittmer at hannah@thedartcenter.org or (202) 841-0353.

Legislative Internship, Office of Congresswoman Bonamici

The office of Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) is seeking unpaid interns for spring 2017. This internship offers flexible hours to accommodate course schedules and academic credit.
Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will gain valuable experience supporting legislative staff and will learn about the operations of a congressional office. Responsibilities will include: conducting legislative research, providing office support, answering phones, assisting with constituent correspondence, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, and assisting staff with projects as assigned. Interns in the district office in Beaverton, Oregon will assist the outreach staff and caseworkers, research policy issues, help with constituent communication through mail and phone calls and attend meetings with the Congresswoman. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, and an interest in learning more about the legislative process. Candidates with Oregon ties are strongly encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications for the spring 2017 internship is November 18th. To apply, please visit http://bonamici.house.gov/internshipform. If you have any questions, please contact maxine.sugarman@mail.house.gov 0r 202-225-0855.

Committee on Homeland Security Internship

The House Committee on Homeland Security is currently seeking applicants for the Spring Term (January to April/May 2017).
Candidates should be quick-learners with strong oral and written communication skills.  The internship allows for an incredible learning opportunity for current undergrads, graduate students, and recent graduates to understand the interworkings of Capitol Hill. Responsibilities of interns include, but are not limited to, assisting staff with substantive research projects, preparing for Committee hearings and markups, and handling the daily operations of the office.
To apply for an internship with the Homeland Security Committee, Majority Staff, please submit the following materials by November 4, 2016:

  • Current resume and cover letter
  • 2 References
  • A 500 word writing sample on one of the two topics below:
    • What do you see as the largest homeland security concern for the next President to address?
    • Who is your favorite political figure and why?

Email the above documents to Resumes.CHS@mail.house.gov and include “Internship Program” in the subject line of the email.

Legislative Correspondent

The office of Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) is seeking interns for winter/spring 2017. Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will gain valuable experience supporting legislative staff and will learn about the operations of a congressional office. Responsibilities will include: conducting legislative research, providing office support, answering phones, assisting with constituent correspondence, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, and assisting staff with projects as assigned. Interns in the district office in Beaverton, Oregon will assist the outreach staff and caseworkers, research policy issues, help with constituent communication through mail and phone calls and attend meetings with the Congresswoman. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, and an interest in learning more about the legislative process. Candidates with Oregon ties are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications for the winter/spring 2017 internship will be accepted on a rolling basis with preference given to those who apply by November 18th. To apply, please visit http://bonamici.house.gov/internshipform

Apply to be a GW Presidential Administrative Fellow (PAF)

The GW Presidential Administrative Fellowship (PAF) is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 cohort. PAF is a two year fellowship that offers graduating GW seniors the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree while working part time in a university office. Fellows contribute to the advancement of the GW community by serving as ambassadors through their academic, professional, and personal involvement, while also earning a graduate stipend and salary.
We encourage interested students to attend one of our upcoming information sessions:
Wednesday, September 14: 7-8 pm, Marvin Center 402-404
Monday, September 19: 5-6 pm, Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) 201
Tuesday, September 27: 7-8 pm, Marvin Center 402-404
Friday, September 30: 1-2 pm, Marvin Center 402-404
Thursday, October 6: 5-6 pm, Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) 209
The PAF application is available on GWork (ID# 851930) and is due by Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:59pm. Please visit paf.gwu.edu/apply for more information about the program.
Also, UHP students can contact UHP alum and current PAF, Max Tingle at maxtingle@gwu.edu with any questions about the PAF program.

Mintz Levin's Project Analyst Program

Hello fellow UHPers,
I am currently a Project Analyst in the Washington, DC office of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. We are now recruiting the next class for the firm’s unique Project Analyst Program.
We’d love to see GW even more well-represented in the Project Analyst Program – currently, both DC PAs are GW grads. To this end, Mintz Levin will be hosting an information session on September 27, 2016 at 5:30 pm at the Center for Career Services (students can register via GWork).
Below is a description of the Project Analyst program – if any students have questions or would like to discuss the program further, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am available via email (fghasletwala@mintz.com) or by phone (202-434-7353).

The Mintz Levin Project Analyst Program
Mintz Levin’s Project Analyst Program is an unparalleled opportunity for recent college graduates to gain experience within the legal and business environments of one of the country’s top law firms. There are currently 14 Project Analysts staffed in Mintz Levin’s Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. offices. One of the unique aspects of the Program is the opportunity for Project Analysts to experience various practice areas within the Firm.
The Boston Program allows Project Analysts to rotate every eight months into various sections, including: Business and Corporate Finance; Employment, Labor and Benefits; Healthcare; Immigration; Litigation; Intellectual Property; and Pro Bono; as well as Mintz Levin’s consulting affiliate, ML Strategies. Project Analysts in the New York office have primarily worked in the areas of Business and Corporate Finance and Litigation. In Washington, D.C., Project Analysts have worked extensively in the Federal practice area and ML Strategies, and have also been exposed to work in the practice areas of Communications, Healthcare and Litigation.
Responsibilities as a Project Analyst can range from financial analysis and trial preparation to client interviews and the organization of legal presentations. Analysts also coordinate and staff many of the firm’s pro bono and community service activities.
Additional program information can be found on our website at http://www.mintz.com/careers/5/Project_Analysts.