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

The America Needs You 2021 Fellows Program Application is now live!

About the Program

The America Needs You (ANY) Fellows Program is an intensive two-year program for high-achieving, low-income, first-generation college students.  The program has four components:

1. Intensive Career Development: ANY follows a best in class curriculum focused on professional skills, career exploration, college completion, and personal growth. The program provides up to 28 full-day workshops over the course of two years.
2. One-on-One Mentorship: Each student (Fellow) is matched one-on-one with a mentor (Mentor Coach), who attends full-day workshops with the Fellow, resulting in up to 220 hours of mentoring over the two-year program. Mentor Coaches provide industry insight and connections as well as help Fellows set goals and stay on track academically and professionally.
3. Robust Networks: Fellows interact with thousands of diverse professionals through workshops, Career Days (on-site employer visits), and internship/job opportunities at companies. These opportunities allow Fellows to grow their professional, academic and social networks.
4. Holistic Support: ANY supports Fellows in overcoming personal and academic challenges, such as transfer support for Fellows enrolled in community college. The program also provides up to $2,000 in grants and in-kind contributions over the two years, including business attire.

Review eligibility requirements and apply to the Fellows Program.

The application is due on April 1, 2021. There is a priority deadline of March 15, 2021. All applications who are eligible and have applied by March 15^th will be guaranteed an interview into the program. If you would like to receive student-facing updates from the recruitment team, please complete the ANY Fellow Interest Form: http://bit.ly/anyinterestform.

If you have a question, email the program at [email protected]. Someone from the recruitment team will get back to them as soon as possible. Program and application FAQs: 2021 Fellow Application FAQ (CUNY)[2]

The link to the application can be found here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__webportalapp.com_sp_login_21any-5Ffellows&d=DwMFAg&c=dTXc8cCP8suVpClwB1HRHQACHN4UFMgL7MtSjCbKyts&r=rjBxeqeIfIXkMHk93ixKaKoN7ANUE_Yagcc4GLJpb_M&m=dVVeteFwLL4PBYWncha2O15kDQE-OldVhoN3Qynuvhk&s=i24aTKtTHH3cYLAz-_UNVq5zSlntAOtY5JFVxOgFCWg&e=

The Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest is now accepting essay submissions for the chance to win $5,000 and more!

A central goal of the Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest is to better understand what motivates students to opt for a career in government. We also aim to raise student awareness about the opportunities that come with a career in public service, including mission, impact, job security, and pathways for career advancement.

Contest entrants must answer the following two essay questions (the response to each question may not exceed 500 words):

1. How do you define effective government? How have the historic events of 2020, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, international protests against racism, or the upcoming election, shaped your views of what effective government means?

2. Please describe your public service career aspirations. How would a career in public service allow you to have a meaningful impact on the issues that mean the most to you?

We will be looking for entries that are well organized, thoughtfully composed, and that present a compelling narrative about the values that drive your career aspirations. We want to understand how students are thinking about their potential contribution following graduation. We want to hear about students’ vision of the public sector leaders they hope to become.

All entries must be received no later than Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 11:59 p.m.—no exceptions.

To enter the Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest, click the button below or type volckeressay2020.awardsplatform.com into your web browser and register for an account.

The City University of New York is proud to offer an exciting spring semester internship opportunity for a select number of CUNY students. The Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs Program will coordinate the program alongside a Campus Faculty Coordinator at each of the City University’s colleges. The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus City University of New York Scholars Program will provide highly qualified individuals the opportunity to learn by doing via the New York City district offices of state legislators that comprise the membership on the Caucus. Once selected, participating students will learn first-hand how New York State government serves the needs of diverse communities around the City of New York.

Applications and Deadlines:

The online application is now available at this link (https://cunysud.formstack.com/forms/caucuscuny2021– to access the application click the “Next” button at the bottom right of your screen). Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted by November 11, 2020!

Eligibility:

The Program is open to any student who has completed 30 credits by the Spring 2021 term. Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in public policy and women’s issues in New York. Applicants must carry a 3.0 GPA, and must submit an unofficial transcript, 2 confidential faculty recommendation forms along with their applications. Participants must also possess a valid Social Security Number or EIN— issued by the United States Social Security Administration.

Award:

Contingent upon budget availability, CUNY may award $2,000 to each eligible student.

Academic Component and College Credit:

All Caucus CUNY Scholars will participate in the Program’s academic component, which consists of weekly seminar meetings with their Campus Faculty Coordinator, as well as seminars with members of the Legislative Caucus, faculty, and others. In addition, each student will draft a scholarly research paper and a written log consisting of internship experiences and analysis for their Campus Faculty Coordinator.

Selected participants will earn academic credit by enrolling in a seminar and internship course on their college campus. All credit arrangements should be made prior to the first day of the internship program.

Internship Placements:

Interns will serve up to 15 hours per week during weekday business hours for the duration of the spring semester. Placements are arranged with the New York City offices of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Members (NYS Assembly and NYS Senate). For the Spring 2021 semester placements are being arranged as remote internship experiences.

The Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program will abide by the most current CUNY protocols in regards to the safety of students and the administration of internships and other experiential learning experiences.

For further information please contact your Campus Faculty Coordinator ([email protected]) or email Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program at [email protected]

Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EST

Learn about prestigious internships, fellowships, leadership, & professional development programs for underrepresented students. These programs pair you with mentors, help you get internships & jobs and provide networking opportunities.

Note that this is a virtual event and zoom information will be provided on the day of the event via email. You must register at least two hours before the event in order to obtain the link.

RSVP via Starr Search

New York Assembly Democratic Campaign is offering an internship opportunity to college students for the Fall of 2020. The campaign is located in Manhattan but remote opportunities are available. Timing is flexible, and programs can be arranged to accommodate school requirements for course credit or community service and represent an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their resumes and professional networks by working directly with the campaign team.

The internship focuses in two core areas of campaigning:

• Field Operations: Field Operations is the most important part of any political campaign and encompasses all aspects of direct voter contact from phone calls, volunteer recruitment and providing support staff to the candidates to ensure our message directly gets to the voters. Interns will serve as direct messengers to the voters of the campaign and provide us with feedback that shapes our overall messaging and strategy.
• Administrative Operations: Interns will assist with the various functions necessary to keep a campaign flowing day to day. Such functions include research, management of volunteers, facilities, data, events and scheduling among other things.

Interns are expected to maintain a professional appearance and behavior at all times, as all members of our team are important and should reflect the overall level of professionalism expected of a large political campaign. We strongly request that interns are able to maintain a regular schedule so that the campaign can plan for their assistance. The internship will last until Election Day in November.

Skills

• Competency in Microsoft Office suite and Google Docs
• Strong organizational skills
• Research Skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be self-starter, work with minimal supervision and be able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner
• Can work independently as well as in a team setting
• Access to laptop and phone
• Access to reliable transportation preferred but not required
• No previous campaign experience required but basic knowledge of government and politics preferred as well as a passion to get involved in electoral politics

Interested students should email their resume to David Allard ([email protected]). The campaign is accepting applications until September 5th.

Internship Goals: We are developing an innovative program to turn out the vote in the era of social distancing. Interns will do work in voter mobilization, voter persuasion, data entry and analysis, as well as other more specialized projects.

Ideal Intern: A high school or college student with an interest in learning about politics, starting a career in politics, or developing their resume.

Time Commitment: 6-10 hours a week with leadership opportunities available for those ready to commit more time. Many options for shift times.

To apply please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HYqn3t43Gq36rQaT6

 About James: James was elected to the Assembly in 2012 and served six years. During which James fought for the Hudson Valley’s working- and middle-classes who are often overlooked by government. He’s been a champion of better schools, stronger infrastructure, and leveling the playing field. James flipped a long-held Republican district in 2018 where he has continued delivering results while serving with integrity.

Senator James Skoufis during his freshman term as a state Senator, introduced and advanced a robust number of good government bills through both legislative chambers. As Chairman of the chamber’s investigations committee, he launched investigations into dangerous building code practices, drug company middle-men, and wasteful public authority spending across New York State. From closing shady loopholes to giving constituents increased access to government records, Senator Skoufis made it a top priority of his first legislative session to bring accountability where it is due. He passed the most bills out of any freshman Senator.

During the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Skoufis’ office processed over 4,000 individual and specific unemployment cases. Senator Skoufis is co-chairing upcoming oversight hearings on the states COVID-19 response to nursing homes, hospitals, and workforce issues to hold bad-actors accountable and learn what worked and what didn’t work in preparation for the next public health crisis.James Skoufis’ 2020 Re-Election Campaign

The Analytics Team of the National ACLU Digital, Tech & Analytics Department has openings for undergraduate or graduate internships in New York, NY.

For 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, and record of arrest or conviction.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Interns will complete projects that support our work with a variety of teams including advocacy (e.g. creating analytics tools and conducting electoral analyses), development / engagement teams (e.g. by building dashboards and creating benchmarking metrics) as well as the infrastructure side of our team (e.g. setting up data pipelines and workflows). We also see the internship program as an opportunity to build our hiring pipeline for future roles, and to create members of the data science / analytics community who are focused on and prepared to use those skills to advance social justice & the ACLU’s mission after they complete their internships.

• Time Commitment: The internship requires a full-time or part-time commitment of 10, 15, 20 or 35 hours per week.
• Internship Duration: Internships are a 10-week period (part-time) or a 12-week period (full-time) . Fall interns are expected to start on September 14 or September 21.
• Stipend: A stipend is available for those students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helping to build analytical tools, including dashboards for internal partners
• Conducting quantitative analyses
• Collecting, cleaning, and joining datasets from diverse sources
• Interpreting the results of analyses for non-technical audiences
• Presenting work internally and to stakeholders on other teams
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or similar analytics and programming language
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience with data collection and cleaning a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel a plus
• Familiarity with Looker, Tableau, or other visualization tools a plus
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflict
• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.

This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail [email protected].  If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

For more information, including how to apply, please follow this link: https://www.aclu.org/careers/internships/apply/?job=4760135002&type=internships