The Office of Majority Leader Cumbo is seeking interns for the spring 2020 semester. Focus areas include: community engagement, constituent services, marketing, data analysis, policy, governmental affairs, and more. Come join #TeamCumbo!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL [email protected]. Please include “Spring 2020 Internship” in the email subject line.

PENCIL is a high quality intermediary that has a large contract to place students (HS and college) into paid, mostly private sector internships over the summer.

They have a student application process that has a deadline of February 7^th and they are seeking more CUNY applicants. PENCIL will place you in a paid internship position. They pay rate starts at $15/hr.

PENCIL has placed over 1,000 interns at companies including

• Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus

• Fox 5 / WNYW-TV

• NYU Langone Medical Center

• JetBlue
• Bloomberg; and more

 Eligibility:

• College students- up to age 22
• Residents of NYC
• Prior work or volunteer experience
• Cumulative GPA 3.0+

LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY

pencil.org/resources-for-students

Deadline to apply is February 7th, 2020

Please reach out by email to [email protected] or by phone to 212-524-2391 with any questions.

The City University of New York is offering a summer internship program in Washington, D.C. from June 1 to July 31, 2020. 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 are now available from Professor Johnson (NVC 5-276) and the Washington Internship Program website. Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted to Professor Johnson by March 11, 2020—no exceptions. In-person interviews with the CUNY Washington, D.C. Internship Program Selection Committee will be conducted will be conducted on Friday, April 17. 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 or Senior in the Spring 2020 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 Tax Identification Number (TIN)— issued by the United States Social Security Administration.

Housing and Award:

CUNY Washington, D.C. Interns will reside at university dormitories for the duration of the program. CUNY will pay for the cost of housing and will provide a $2,000 scholarship to each student to offset living costs in Washington. In rare cases students may be ineligible to receive publicly subsidized benefits from the City University of New York —please contact us before applying if you believe this might apply to you.

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 1, 2020.

Internship Placements:

Interns will serve for 35 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.

Costa for Queens Borough President is looking to hire interns from all local colleges and universities to help us elect Costa in 2020! Costa Constantinides believes that everyone in Queens deserves to live without fear of rising seas or rising rents. For qualified, motivated students and recent graduates, this position provides an opportunity to join a grassroots campaign to transform Queens.

Intern will be exposed to:

• The inner workings of a fast-paced local election
• Hands on experience strategizing and planning with seasoned campaign staff
• Participation in weekly staff meetings with entire Field team
• Weekly classes taught by senior campaign staff about various aspects of campaign organizing and local elections

Job Description

• Connecting with community members to recruit volunteers to the campaign
• Helping organize and participate in canvassing events including text banking, phone banking, and door knocking
• Compiling data submitted by volunteers
• Devising innovative methods of connecting with community members using social media

Requirements

• Capstone paper submitted by March 24
• Strong communication skills
• Access to own laptop and/or smartphone preferred
• Interest in grassroots organizing, environmental causes, and/or local government/politics strongly preferred
• Excitement to elect Costa for Queens Borough President!

Timeframe, compensation, location

• Minimum 12 hours/week, must include at least one weekend day – interns can start immediately and are expected to serve through election day (March 24, 2020)
• This position is unpaid, but documentation will be provided for any credit requirement
• Various locations around Queens County, NY

To apply please submit a resume attached to an email explaining why you want to join the Costa for Queens team to [email protected]. Student veterans, women, minorities and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Deval For All campaign is seeking Ballot Access Organizers who are passionate about sharing the campaign’s vision, works well in fast-paced environments, and can effectively communicate within our team and across departments.

As part of our team, you will be working closely with organizers, volunteers, and elected officials to support the political goals of the campaign. You will be responsible for collecting signatures in various states to ensure Governor Deval Patrick is on the ballot. We work to highlight the campaign’s message, elevate and amplify stories of everyday Americans, and provide support to our teams across the country.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting, training, and managing teams of volunteers to collect signatures to get Deval Patrick on the ballot
• Participation in daily voter contact events
• Identifying and developing volunteer leaders to organize signature drive events
• Representing the campaign at community events to achieve ballot access goals.
• Using digital tools to engage new volunteers and highlight our work on the ground
• Managing relationships with community leaders, allied organizations, political stakeholders, and local Democratic activists
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm for building meaningful relationships in the communities we’re organizing
• Goals-oriented and self-disciplined; able to meet tight deadlines and multitask
• Willing to learn campaign technology including Google Sheets and Votebuilder
• Good sense of humor and ability to adapt to a fast paced, changing work environment
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
• A valid driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
• Previous campaign experience or experience working with volunteers is preferred but not required
• Be willing to dive in with a no-task-is-too-small attitude
• Work well under pressure and can maintain confidentiality in all that you do

To apply, email resume to [email protected] with the subject including your name and the job title.

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is seeking applicants for the 2020 HACU National Internship Program (HNIP). This program offers students the opportunity to receive valuable work experience through paid internships at federal agencies and private corporations nationwide. Since 1992, HACU has coordinated more than 13,000 internship placements for students throughout the country.

The deadline for the summer 2020 session is February 14, 2020, summer 2020 quarter session is February 28, 2020 and the deadline for the fall session is June 5, 2020. There is no cost to apply.

HACU matches a student’s career interests, educational background, and previous work or volunteer experience with the needs and demands of our federal and corporate partners. Students receive paid round-trip airfare, housing arrangement assistance, emergency medical insurance, and a biweekly stipend, and most attend an intern orientation in Washington, D.C. Throughout the internship, students also participate in a wide range of professional development, networking, and cultural activities.

Students can apply online at www.hacu.net/hnip. For questions regarding federal internships, please contact our Washington, D.C. office at 202-467-0893 or at [email protected]. For corporate internship inquiries, please contact our San Antonio office at 210-692-3805, or email [email protected]. HACU is committed to providing your students with an opportunity to develop personally and professionally. Thank you for helping HACU pursue its mission of Championing Hispanic Success in Higher Education.

New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul is seeking an outstanding self-motivated, creative and ​resourceful individual to serve as an unpaid Public Service & Communications Intern for her NYC, Albany and Buffalo office. The intern will get hands-on experience on the day-to-day workings of an elected official’s office.  Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to: assisting the Lieutenant Governor’s staff in drafting daily briefings, mechanicals, communications planning & support, and assisting in various administrative tasks as well as long-term project support.

Prior experience working in an elected official’s office, political or advocacy campaign, or media setting is preferable but not required. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must. Strong administrative skills are required. Candidate must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, accept and be open to feedback for teaching and learning, and to thrive in a team dynamic. Candidate should be self-motivated with a desire for professional growth.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to: [email protected] with the subject line “Public Service & Communications Intern”.  

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The Front Desk Volunteer will provide coverage for the reception desk, greet and direct client walk-ins, and schedule client appointments with appropriate staff. He/she will answer the IRC in New York’s main telephone line, direct incoming calls as appropriate and assess documentation of clients to determine program eligibility. The Front Desk Volunteer will provide additional clerical assistance and support to IRC staff in the New York regional office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform reception duties such as greeting visitors to the office and connecting them to appropriate staff
• Assess documentation of visitors to determine eligibility of services
• Schedule appointments for all programs depending on eligibility of client
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls
• Assist staff with clerical and administrative duties
• Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of refugee clients. Respect their beliefs and values.
• Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.
• Communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Other related duties as assigned.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand scope of IRC services and programs available for a variety of immigrant and refugee groups in New York City.
• Improve communication and customer service skills in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment.
• Learn about refugee resettlement issues and processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous administrative experience preferred
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Cultural sensitivity and detail oriented with the proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; additional fluency in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, French, Spanish or Kiswahili preferred.
• Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
• Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

Interested students should contact Jabou Sissoho <[email protected]>, volunteer coordinator.

Grassroots Campaigns is a nationwide political organizing firm. We work with progressive candidates and advocacy groups (like the ACLU) to help increase the average person’s knowledge of and investment in key progressive issues like civil rights and environmental protection. We also work to enact change at a global and local level by registering and turning out voters in swing states and important districts.

Right now, we’re looking to interview graduating seniors to join our teams as Canvass Directors and Assistant Canvass Directors. This is a full-time, paid, entry-level position. This is a challenging job; if you work with us you’ll be expected to take on a lot of responsibility right away, including managing staff and helping to launch new campaigns. We’re looking for smart, driven, passionate, and self-directed students to fill these roles for campaigns across the country, especially in major swing states. If you’re fed up with our political situation, sick of corruption, and itching to do something about it, you’re not alone. We want you on our team.

Fill out an interest form at u.nu/in2020 to get more info or begin the application process!

Grassroots Campaigns is an equal opportunity employer.

Past and current clients include: Obama for America, Amnesty International, the ACLU, Oxfam America, Respect ABQ Women, the City of Cambridge, Doctors Without Borders, XPrize, the League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Equality California, Lambda Legal, Freedom to Marry, the Southern Poverty Law Center, VoteVets, the Democratic National Committee, Hillary for America, MoveOn.org Political Action, Repower America, Working America, Common Cause, and the Center for American Progress.