Diplomacy Seminar for students from underrepresented groups
The Cox-State Department Diplomacy Seminar is a competitive, fully funded professional exploration program for undergraduate students from groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service who want to gain a better understanding of the role of diplomats in promoting diplomacy and to learn about the educational, internship, and career opportunities in the Foreign Service and Civil Service at the Department of State.
The seminar promotes professional development through doing, offering participants the opportunity to learn about the Department through direct engagement with distinguished ambassadors, Foreign Service Officers, and Department employees.
Professional Development Benefits
- Learn how the Department leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety, and economic prosperity
- Personally engage with Foreign Service Officers and others in international facing careers
- Learn about the education and career opportunities available through the Department of State
- Discuss career goals and strategies
- Build your resume by sharing knowledge and opportunities with your peers as a Student Ambassador
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen,
- Be 18 years of age or older by October 18, 2020,
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate program, or demonstrate intent to return within one year if not currently enrolled,
- Have an established grade point average of 3.2 or above, and
- Be able to participate in all aspects of the program for the full duration of the program.
Click HERE to learn more and apply. Deadline is August 26
The “How-Tos” of Becoming a Competitive Candidate for Public Affairs/Public Policy Programs
Check out this program on Wednesday, August 26 from 6-7:30 PM ET
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Peace Corps Information Session on 8/27
If you are a rising college senior, come learn how you can jumpstart your career with the Peace Corps. Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime.
Thursday, August 27 from 3-4 pm EST
This information session is specifically targeted toward students graduating in 2021 and will touch on the amazing work Peace Corps Volunteers accomplish abroad. It will also focus on opportunities Volunteers can take advantage of once they return from service.
The application window is currently open for positions projected to depart for service in summer 2021.
Sign up to attend in Handshake here.
U.S.-China Student Challenge
The Georgetown University Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues is organizing a student challenge to identify creative ways to reset the U.S.-China relationship at a turbulent, historic juncture.
Teams made up of four undergraduates (with two each enrolled at institutions in the United States and in the People’s Republic of China) are invited to develop concrete ideas for resetting the U.S.-China relationship.
Each team will submit its ideas in the form of a 500-750 word essay and a 1-2 minute video presentation.
Deadline: September 1, 2020. https://uschinadialogue.georgetown.edu/topics/u-s-china-student-challenge
Remote Fall Internship at U.S. Department of Justice, Consumer Protection
The Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch (CPB) is responsible for the enforcement of most of the federal statutes that protect consumers from deceptive, unfair, or fraudulent practices. Many of these laws provide for both civil and criminal penalties.
The responsibilities of an intern include a wide range of duties in support of our Branch’s attorneys. Some projects include conducting factual research for active cases, reviewing documents to identify evidence of fraudulent activity or victims of fraud, and summarizing transcripts and other court records.
In addition, the Branch’s attorneys give weekly brown-bag lunch presentations, so the interns can learn about particular cases or investigations. Interns at the Consumer Protection Branch are exposed to a variety of legal procedures, case investigative techniques, and agency interrelationships. As such, interns who work at CPB can expect to have an experience that is both productive and educational.
Apply HERE in Handshake. Deadline is Monday August 17.
Social Science Research Council opportunities
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications. For more information, please visit our website: www.ssrc.org.
Measure of America is an initiative of the SSRC. We provide easy-to-use yet methodologically sound tools that measure what matters for human well-being, freedom, and opportunity. Through human development reports, thematic briefs, and interactive online maps and data visualization tools, we work with partners to breathe life into numbers, using data to create compelling narratives that foster understanding of inequalities and build support for people-centered policies. Our work is grounded in the strong conceptual framework of Amartya Sen’s capabilities approach.
Much of our work centers on the American Human Development Index, a supplement to GDP and other money metrics, that tells the story of how ordinary Americans are faring. The Index, made up of health, education, and income indicators, is modeled after the United Nations Human Development Index, the global gold standard for measuring progress. Measure of America published the first-ever human development report for an affluent country in 2008, and has since released additional reports that explore well-being by state, congressional district, county, metro area, and census tract, as well as by gender, race and ethnicity, and nativity.
DESCRIPTION
Measure of America is seeking an intern for the 2020-2021 school year to assist in data research, data preparation for analysis, data cleaning, reports, and online tools. Preference will be given to current graduate students, though exemplary undergraduates will also be considered. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to participate in the development of future MOA reports and other products, be an integral member of a small, dynamic team, and gain practical experience in data extraction, cleaning, and translating data-based research into accessible documents for nonacademic audiences. The minimum time commitment is in the range of 10 to 15 hours per week (flexible around class schedule and other work commitments). A stipend will be provided.
Apply in Handshake HERE. Deadline September 11
Fall Internship Opportunity: Covid Act Now
Covid Act Now is a non-profit 501(c)(3) startup working on COVID disease intelligence
Covid Act Now is backed by Stanford and Georgetown University, and was built by a multidisciplinary team including former Googlers and other technologists. Our mission is to create a national shared understanding of COVID so that governments, health officials, local decision makers, and the public can make informed decisions in response to the pandemic.
Because two Middlebury students are going back to school, the Partnerships team is looking for full-time interns to help out this fall. This position is ideal for recent grads and students who aren’t returning in the fall.
As a Strategy & Operations interns, you will manage relationships and join calls with many state and local governments and epidemiologists, small businesses, and large corporations such as IBM, who ingests our data to advise the Department of Defense, Netflix, and General Mills. Because Covid Act Now is constantly growing and changing, you will be at the forefront of writing our corporate usage license, as well as several large grants, backed by Massachusetts General Hospital.
Here is the link to a Google doc explaining more about the position. Although it is unpaid, work with Covid Act Now is extremely rewarding.
Impact Public Policy: Regional Economic Models is Hiring
Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI) is the leading provider of economic forecasting and policy analysis models. REMI’s analysis has guided public policy decisions on healthcare policy, national security issues and state tax legislation. Clients include government agencies, consulting firms and academic institutions. Established in 1980, we are a small firm based in Amherst, Massachusetts with extensive national and global networks.
REMI is excited to offer new remote positions for students interested in Economics, Marketing, Administration, and Software Development used to impact public policy.
REMI works with countless government agencies and consulting firms in their daily work and these positions expose employees to successful careers in public policy and software development through strong REMI leadership and focused guidance at all levels of the firm.
Deadlines are fast approaching – do not delay your application as candidates are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deadline: August 6
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Deadline: September 20
Partnership for Public Service shares ideas to improve government
I am a big fan of this organization and think they do great work. They recently released their annual report, and I thought you might like to see what they focus on because it could give you some good ideas of ways you can contribute and make an impact in your career.
Hispanic Foundation Federal Policy intern this fall
Founded in 1990, the mission of Hispanic Federation (HF) is to empower and advance Hispanic and Latino communities. Hispanic Federation provides grants and services to a broad network of Latino non-profit agencies serving the most vulnerable members of our communities and advocates nationally on vital issues of education, health, immigration, civil rights, economic empowerment, civic engagement, and the environment.
With offices in New York, Washington D.C., Connecticut, and Florida, North Carolina, HF uplifts millions of Hispanic children, youth, and families locally and nationally through three essential service pillars: membership services/grant-making, advocacy, and community programs. For more information, please visit www.HispanicFederation.org.
Hispanic Federation’s D.C. office is responsible for federal policy advocacy that impacts our 100+ member organizations. Working alongside members of Congress and through national coalitions, Hispanic Federation’s role is to fight for fair policies and equity for our members and Hispanic and immigrant communities in general. The federal policy priority areas for the HF D.C. office include immigration, environment (climate change and public lands), rebuilding Puerto Rico, health, education, and civil rights.
Click here to apply in Handshake.