The City University of New York is offering a summer internship program in Washington, D.C. from June 7 to July 30, 2020 for a limited number of CUNY students. The Program will be coordinated by the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs and a Campus Faculty Coordinator at each of the City University’s senior colleges.

 Applications and Deadlines:

You can access the link to the online application here: https://cunysud.formstack.com/forms/etr_dc_application.

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted by March 8, 2021—no exceptions. Online interviews with the CUNY Washington, D.C. Internship Program Selection Committee will be conducted on April 16. In order to be considered, student finalists must be available to attend an interview on that date (time TBA). All students selected for an interview will be notified by mail and/or telephone regarding dates and times.

Eligibility:

The Program is open to any student who will be a Junior in the Spring 2021 term. Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in and understanding of national government and politics. Applicants must also carry a minimum 3.2 GPA, and must submit two confidential faculty recommendations along with their applications. Applicants must also possess a valid Social Security Number or ITIN.

Remote Internship Requirements:

You must be available to serve a minimum of 20 hours/week. You must have access to a reliable computer/laptop/tablet with internet capabilities

Award:

CUNY will provide $2,000 scholarship to each eligible student.

Academic Component and College Credit:

All CUNY Washington, D.C. interns must participate in the Program’s academic component, which consists of weekly seminar meetings with prominent members of the Washington, D.C. community. In addition, students will draft research papers and written accounts/analyses of their internship experiences for Campus Faculty Coordinators.

Credits must be arranged—up to 6 credits during the summer or succeeding fall—by students and Campus Faculty Coordinators. All credit arrangements should be made prior to the first day of the internship program, June 7, 2021.

Internship Placements:

Interns will serve for 20 hours per week during the Summer Program. Based on availability, student interest and experience, the Program will offer internship placements in the following types of offices:

• Legislative offices of U.S. Representatives and Senators;
• Non-governmental advocacy organizations;
• Departments of the federal government.

For further information please contact your Campus Faculty Coordinator, Professor Marcus Johnson ([email protected] or email the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program at [email protected]

Green Girls After-School is a STEM-based program for middle school girls and female-identifying youth from under-resourced communities in hands-on activities and outdoor adventures in New York City parks and waterways. During our weekly after-school program, students explore current environmental issues such as climate change, the health of our waterways, drinking water supply, and urban forests. Green Girls engages students through experiential, outdoor activities, service learning, and advocacy projects and aims to increase student awareness, interest, knowledge and skills in science and conservation.

CPF has created this opportunity for talented college students to gain hands-on experience working with youth, and to explore environmental science education while helping to promote stewardship and supporting positive youth development. Green Girls After-School program operates during the school year, after-school hours (3:30 pm – 5 pm) from March – June. Each site meets once a week for a total of 12 weeks online this Spring.

CPF is seeking a College Intern to support the Green Girls After-School Program Manager in providing instruction and guidance to middle school girls program hours for up to 12 paid hours each week from March – June. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of environmental science and basic understanding of youth development. This spring the Green Girls After-School program will take place online via Zoom Monday – Thursday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly support and assist Program Manager with implementation of after-school programs on Zoom and Google Classroom
• Co-facilitate meetings on Zoom and other online platforms, lessons, activities and service-learning projects for middle school girls
• Help design engaging, age-appropriate, inquiry-based, environmental education activities for remote sessions such as at-home labs, games, demo videos, virtual icebreakers and slide presentations
• Provide logistical support and complete general administrative duties as needed for each virtual session, including taking attendance, encouraging participation, supervising remote activities and breakout rooms
• Support the gathering of materials, photos, and anecdotes of the program

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a college degree in education, ecology, biology, environmental science, or related field.
• Experience working and building rapport with youth and/or children a plus
• Knowledge or interest in urban forestry & wildlife, water ecology, waste management, and climate change science and advocacy
• Understanding of scientific methods and inquiry-based practices
• Interest in working with diverse students, all age groups, and historically disadvantaged communities
• Commitment to Green Girls mission

CONTACT: Interested parties should email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Put ‘Green Girls College Intern’ in the subject header.

Thank you for your interest in City Parks Foundation, an equal opportunity employer. Only potential candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.

Sandra Ung is running in the June 2021 Democratic Primary for City Council in New York City. At just 7 years old, she and her family fled genocide in Cambodia and came to the United States. Since then, she has grown up in Flushing with her family, attending local public schools before attending Columbia Law School. Sandra then worked as a non-profit attorney providing assistance to victims of domestic violence with Sanctuary for Families. Since then, she has been involved in local, state, and federal government by helping constituents navigate complex governmental bureaucracies and currently works in Congresswoman Grace Meng’s office.

Sandra is running for City Council because she wants to create more opportunities for everyone in the city. She wants to increase language accessibility for immigrant communities, improve services for victims/survivors of domestic violence, support initiatives to help our local small businesses, and increase funding to our public schools.

The Sandra Ung 2021 campaign is seeking motivated volunteers and interns who are interested in grassroots organizing on the local level. By volunteering for Sandra, students can directly connect with local voters through canvassing and phone banking which can accommodate in-person and remote positions, while working with an amazing team of interns and volunteers. Reference letters and/or service hours can be provided.

If students are interested in applying, please reply to this email, [email protected], or contact the Campaign Manager Alexander Hart at [email protected] to learn more!

The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) is seeking an intern with prior experience advocating for the immigrant community at the grassroots level, interest in government with a focus on its nexus with community-based organizations and an interest in international relations. Governor Cuomo established ONA in 2013 to assist new Americans who are eager to contribute to our economy and become part of the family of New York State. The NYS Office for New Americans is committed to strengthening New York State’s welcoming environment for New Americans and facilitating their success.

ONA is seeking an intern for 10-19 hours a week for a period of three months. Office hours are Monday – Friday, from 10am – 5pm, but intern will be telecommuting; no in-person work is required. This internship is unpaid.

Internship Responsibilities:

• Develop immigration briefs on pressing immigration topics
• Extract New York State immigration statistics and findings from new publications/reports from the Migration Policy Institute, Pew Research Center, Center for Migration Studies, American Immigration Council, AS/COA and more
• Conduct research on the new American population in the different regions in New York State using the most recent U.S. Census data and help draft regional fact sheets
• Administrative assistance such as editing documents and data entry.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational & time management skills
• Familiar with diverse culture/language
• Take initiative & work independently
• Strong academic research skills

To apply please email [email protected] and attach a cover letter stating your interest in interning for the New York State Office for New Americans (ONA).

The Dr. Wendy Heyman Public Interest Fellowship awards 15 Baruch students with $3,000 each and aims to transform their lives by providing them with the means to explore careers in public interest. Heyman Fellows work in unpaid internships or volunteer with non-profit organizations serving the ‘common good’. This fellowship was named in memory of Dr. Wendy Heyman, psychologist and advocate for volunteerism and gaining valuable work experience while making a difference in the world.

Applications will be accepted and fellowships will be granted on a rolling basis now through January 29, 2021.

1) Heyman Student Application (to be completed by the student)
https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IbmyeWX9vgWVwx

2) Heyman Employer Verification Form (to be completed by the student’s employer)
https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Ex0TBwofAZ0dE1

Any questions can be directed to [email protected].

Intern Job Description

Rep19 i s a start-up organization serving the needs of women i n elected office. Dozens of organizations help women candidates run for office, but none have focused on the skills required to be effective in office, win re-election and rise in leadership. Rep19 has served over 900 elected women and candidates i n the past 6 months.

Twitter and IG is @Rep19Women

Rep19 is looking for the following skills. Applicant need not have all of these skills listed but must be able to do several of the following:

• Website editing/posting (Squarespace)
• Creation of social media posts – Twitter and IG
• Skills at building an audience on Twitter and IG
• Ability to use basic graphic design tools, i e, Canva or more sophisticated, for creating invitations and social media images
• Video content creation skills to produce compelling content from both new and existing sources
• Passion for supporting women in politics

Expected time commitment: 10 – 15 hours per week

Please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

In the summer of 2010, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation established its Fiscal Internship Program in Washington DC with the goal of encouraging young people to engage in fiscal and economic policy. The program pairs current students with leading public policy organizations to work on issues vital to our country’s future economic well-being. Interns have the opportunity to work for leading scholars for ten weeks during the summer while gaining professional experience, skills, and contacts that will serve them throughout their careers.

Participants in this program have the unique opportunity to:

• Gain substantive policy research experience at a leading organization
• Work under the direct supervision of a respected scholar
• Join a diverse community of experts and students interested in budgetary and economic issues

While fiscal interns typically live and work in Washington DC, please note that the 2021 fiscal internship program may be held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate any updates to the selected interns. Interested applicants may apply to work with any of the host institutions listed below. The host institutions’ work spans a variety of issues including healthcare, Social Security, economic policy, and tax policy, and includes a range of perspectives from progressive to conservative. If selected, interns will work on research assignments related to federal fiscal policy issues under the direct supervision of a leading scholar at their host institution. Interns receive a $6,000 stipend for the ten-week program.

This year’s hosts will include:

• American Action Forum
• American Compass
• Bipartisan Policy Center
• Brookings Institution
• CATO Institute
• Center for American Progress
• Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
• Economic Policy Institute
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research
• Kaiser Family Foundation
• Mercatus Center
• Niskanen Center
• Progressive Policy Institute
• Urban Institute/Tax Policy Center

Qualifications:

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation Fiscal Internship program is looking for a diverse group of talented students who are passionate about policy and good with numbers. The most successful candidates are ambitious, actively involved on campus or in their communities, and have demonstrated superior academic performance.

We seek applicants who have:

• An academic background in economics, political science, public policy, public administration, or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in fiscal and economic policy
• An aptitude for numbers
• Written communication skills
• An open mind and willingness to engage with those who share different opinions and beliefs
• A natural curiosity for learning new things
• A desire to live and work independently in Washington DC

Rising juniors, rising seniors, and current graduate students are eligible to apply. Students must have completed at least two courses in economics, math, statistics, or political science, and have a working fluency with numbers. Experience with Microsoft Excel is highly recommended.

Required Documents:

1)      Resume

2)      Unofficial Transcripts

3)      Personal Statement (250 words): Please describe your future career goals — outlining factors that have influenced you along the way (personal, academic, or professional), and how you feel the PGPF Fiscal Internship program would help you to further your professional journey (250 words). Please use examples and be specific.

4)      Statement of Policy Interest (250 words):  Please choose ONE policy issue that interests you from the following list: •  Federal entitlement spending •  Budget process •  Taxes •  Healthcare •  Retirement security  •  Infrastructure •  State/local financing •  National security/National defense •  Another fiscal policy topic of your choosing. Thinking about this issue, answer ONE of the following (250 words): 1) Describe one aspect of this issue that you would like to reform and why; OR  2) Describe why you feel that this issue is important and why it should be a policy priority in the coming year.

5)      Contact information for two references

 2021 Internship Dates: June 7-August 13, 2021

Summer Stipend: $6,000

Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2021

Website: https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/grants/grantee-list/pgpf-fiscal-internship-program-in-washington-dc

Contact email: [email protected]

Link to apply: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.pgpf.org_what-2Dwe-2Dare-2Ddoing_grants_grantee-2Dlist_pgpf-2Dfiscal-2Dinternship-2Dprogram-2Din-2Dwashington-2Ddc&d=DwMGaQ&c=dTXc8cCP8suVpClwB1HRHQACHN4UFMgL7MtSjCbKyts&r=rjBxeqeIfIXkMHk93ixKaKoN7ANUE_Yagcc4GLJpb_M&m=-emDQKGWT0nePbhp1zm2DMMv-RZ74oGdLzpUSLBEn7s&s=gRTaQU4YYxqVeMgoqHFP6mELWGBVgwNM3D7Sak0xlL0&e=

Baruch’s Max Berger Virtual 2021 Pre-Law Winter Institute – open to all Baruch students & alumni! January 4-8, 2021

RSVP ASAP!

No separate application is required; however, you must register for each session independently. See directions below. Participants attending each program in its entirety will receive a certificate of completion. 

Attendance will be taken. Questions? E-mail [email protected]

Monday, January 4, 2021 | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EST

Pre Law Orientation

Find out what you need to know about applying to law school & Baruch’s Max Berger Pre-Law Program. Get your questions answered.

Register via Starr Search under the workshop tab.  Zoom details will be provided.

Monday, January 4, 2021 | 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM EST

I Survived My 1st Law School Semester!
Recent Baruch alumni that are current law students at Columbia; Fordham, Northwestern, Cornell, Washington & Lee and other law schools, will discuss their 1L experience at law schools throughout the NYC area & beyond. Hear about what each law school is doing to keep students safe during the pandemic.

Register via Starr Search under the workshop tab.  Zoom details will be provided.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM EST

Washington University School of Law Virtual Admission & Information Session 

Have you thought about attending law school outside of NY? Hear from Baruch students that have done just that! Joy Johnson, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Office of Admissions at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Mo, will be joined by Baruch alumni to provide an inside look at the programs and opportunities offered by this highly ranked law school.

Register at https://wustl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rf-yoqTItHN0Co0SnOzchAuNs6dcKOIo9

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST

2021 LSAT/Law School Prep Series at the NYC Bar Association

Students will attend workshops including pre law panel presentations including:

* Free LSAT Prep Classes

* Law School Networking Fair

* Financial Aid Q&A Panel

* Law Student Q&A Panel

Register directly with the NYC Bar (www.nycbar.org)  Check back for registration link

Thursday, January 7 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST

2021 LSAT/Law School Prep Series at the NYC Bar Association

Students will attend workshops including pre law panel presentations including:

* Free LSAT Prep Classes

* Law School Networking Fair

* Financial Aid Q&A Panel

* Law Student Q&A Panel

Register directly with the NYC Bar (www.nycbar.org)  Check back for registration link

Friday, January 8, 2021 | 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM EST

Brooklyn Law School Virtual Admission & Information Session 

This webinar is designed for those who want to learn about Brooklyn Law School’s offerings and the admissions process. The program covers:

·        The admission process: what admission committees evaluate and when to apply

·        Application strategies

·        Presenting your undergraduate record

·        The importance of letters of recommendation

·        How to approach the personal essay

·        Dealing with potential weaknesses

·        Avoiding application mistakes

Register at https://fap.lsac.org/prospect.aspx?data=MjA0NwEBNDM2-ZrojJgTLoEE%3d