Capitol Hill and Organic Trade (Paid Opportunity)

If you’re interested in lobbying and/or organic food policy, take a break from your finals to participate in the Organic Trade Association’s Policy Conference and Hill Visit Days.  The conference takes place from May 9-15.
Interns will be paid $12/hour, and support registration, scheduling, events, and communications.
See the attached application for more information if you are interested, and direct any questions you may have to cstrong@ota.com.

Is there an Inspired Teacher in you?

Earn your teaching license while making a difference in the classroom

The Inspired Teacher Certification Program is now accepting applications for the 2013 cohort of Inspired Teaching Fellows. Grounded in the belief that teaching is an intellectually rigorous and demanding profession, the Inspired Teacher Certification Program uses the unique structure of the residency model to prepare new teachers. Participants in our residency program have a full year to develop the skills of engaging diverse students, managing classrooms, and planning effective lessons by working alongside an experienced Lead Teacher. Instead of being fast-tracked into the teaching profession, our Fellows are better prepared for the challenges of teaching in an urban, high-poverty classroom.  Continue reading “Is there an Inspired Teacher in you?”

NY Congressman Seeks Intern

The Office of Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) is currently seeking SPRING 2013 interns. The internship begins immediately, with the potential to extend into the summer. Qualified candidates will possess an interest in the legislative process, good writing and communication skills, and the desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.  Continue reading “NY Congressman Seeks Intern”

Apply to be House Staff

There are a lot of perks to being House Staff at GWU, that’s why UHPers have a long tradition of taking on the job! (Apart from just being a really fun job, you get free housing and a stipend!)
Applications for the 2013-2014 year are now open for House Staff positions!
If you think you’re cut out for the job, make sure to apply!
If you’re curious about what it’s like to be House Staff, we can put you in touch with a number of UHPers that have had the job — so please email uhp@gwu.edu if you’re curious!

National Defense University seeks Interns

The National Defense University is a program committed to providing research and training simulations to government officials which prepare those officials for problems they face in every day activities.  The National Defense University is seeking an intern to research under Dr. Stephen Bowles starting in January 2013.  The intern will work with Dr. Bowles researching couples’ resilience, leadership, deployment psychology, and mind-body research.
Requirements

  • College junior, senior, or graduate student
  • Maintained a 3.5 GPA
  • Can work 16 hours a week during the school year and 40 hours a week during the summer
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills
  • Can commit to a 6 month internship (1 year is preferred)

Duties

  • Writing literature reviews, articles, etc.
  • Preparing journal publication submissions
  • Coordinating articles with co-authors
  • Organizing paperwork and files
  • Data analysis
  • Responsible for internet operations, recruiting and scheduling participants, providing consent forms, administering psychological tests, operating interview audio recording equipment.

Fulbright Scholar Program Internship Spring 2013 at the Institute of International Education

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is seeking current students for spring internship opportunities in the Washington, DC area for the Fulbright Scholar Program Division.

The Fulbright Scholar Program is administered by the Institute of International Education’s Department of Scholar Exchanges, which houses the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). IIE is a collaborating agency of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and administers the Fulbright Scholar Program. Continue reading “Fulbright Scholar Program Internship Spring 2013 at the Institute of International Education”

Phi Beta Kappa Communications Coordinator

The Phi Beta Kappa Society

Coordinator of Communications

Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most widely known honor society. It celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. The Society sponsors activities to advance these studies — the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences — in higher education and in society at large, including a Visiting Scholar program, a Lecture Series, digital and print publications, and more.
The Coordinator of Communications will be responsible for all internal and external digital communications at the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: social media management, e-newsletters, e-fundraising, and video and audio development. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic, and creative. Excellent oral and written communication skills are imperative.
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