Intern at CSIS on China issues in DC
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a Washington-based non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity.
The Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS is recruiting for 3 full-time, paid interns who can provide dedicated support for research related to China’s economic issues, during the period from June 3, 2019 to September 7, 2019.
The Freeman Chair is dedicated to delivering informed public policy debate, expert briefings, and strategic policy recommendations on China and East Asia. Key research areas include U.S.-China relations, cross-Strait relations, Chinese domestic politics, and Chinese foreign policy. An ideal candidate will have substantive knowledge on contemporary China’s economy and policy process, particularly on issues related to technology, and familiarity with how to find and analyze primary Chinese documents and data.
Here are the 3 opportunities. Deadline is April 19.
Research Intern – Economics (link)
Research Intern – Politics and Security (link)
Data Intern (link)
Global Health non profit job available in DC
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, early stage, global health nonprofit that is transforming healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. Expand your knowledge of global health and developing country issues, connect with leading experts in the field, and acquire skills in research, analysis, administration and project management. This is an exciting opportunity with an organization seeking to change the global health sector.
Aceso Global (www.acesoglobal.org) is a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that provides strategic healthcare advisory services to strengthen health systems and achieve affordable, high quality healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. We advise governments, insurers, foundations and nonprofits in diagnosing problems, devising solutions, and creating value in hospital and healthcare networks. Aceso Global undertakes research, analysis, and data collection to drive learning and collaboration across the global health community. Our work informs policymaking, healthcare investments, hospital financing and front-line integrated care improvements.
An alum is in the position now and is leaving for graduate school.
Check it out in Handshake here.
Intern in DC with international strategic advisory firm
McLarty Associates is an international strategic advisory firm. Our work lies at the nexus of business and diplomacy. We understand the complexities of international markets and help our clients navigate the strategic and operational challenges they face around the globe.
We counsel corporations and non-profits on strategic planning, government issues and advocacy, market access, mergers and acquisitions, corporate communication, and political and economic risk issues worldwide. We also assist with high-level commercial and political negotiations.
McLarty Associates has built a global team of seasoned specialists with expertise in all the major markets of the world. Our team members have served nearly 300 clients in every region. Our professionals are former diplomats, trade negotiators, intelligence officers, journalists, and business people.
There are 3 summer interns available focusing on Brazil, Africa or Southeast Asia. Learn more and apply in Handshake here by deadline of April 15
US State Department on campus April 3
Plan to attend the information session at 12:30 on Wednesday, April 3 in ADK or also sign up for a personal 1:1 chat for 20 minutes. Click here. Only 2 spots left.
Or let us know you’re coming to the info session here: https://middlebury.joinhandshake.com/events/246440
Philip Beekman, Diplomat in Residence for New England, will talk about opportunities for internships, exchange programs, fellowships and careers with the U.S. Department of State. During this information session, Phil will focus on opportunities for domestic and foreign internships with the State Department and will highlight opportunities in the Consular Fellows program. He will also touch on civil service career opportunities, the Pickering and Rangel Fellowship Programs, the Critical Language Scholarship, and the Foreign Service Officer selection process. Phil is based at Fletcher/Tufts University and is also available for individual consultations and can be reached at dirnewengland@state.gov. Further information on Department of State careers can be found at http://careers.state.gov.
Paid summer intern in town of Middlebury doing economic analysis and data collection
The Town of Middlebury Department of Planning & Zoning is looking for a summer intern to assist with collection and basic analysis of background data for use in a Downtown Market Study.
Student will perform research related to the following Sectors of Downtown Middlebury’s local economy: Housing, Retail & Service businesses, Housing, Office Space and Lodging. The internship project will be based on guidance developed by the University of Wisconsin-Extension for performing a Downtown Market Analysis. The internship project will draw upon several of these tools, scaling them to fit the size of our community and the hours available for this project.
Click here to read more details about this exciting opportunity in Handshake
Center for American Progress PAID internships in DC
One very important goal of American Progress is to inspire, train, and educate the next generation of progressive Americans. CAP offers full- and part-time internships each summer and academic semester. Successful applicants will be bright, highly motivated scholars with strong academic records and an interest and aptitude for public policy and/or political communication.
Interns will directly engage with the organization’s policy experts and participate in a variety of activities, including trainings, research, writing, and web-based projects designed to enhance their professional skills. They will gain hands-on experience by directly participating in the many diverse activities in which progressive nonprofits engage.
There are opportunities in lots of different areas. Deadline is April 5. Learn a lot more here on their website.
We appreciate Leila Schochet ’16 bringing these to our attention.
How to navigate the federal government hiring process
There are roughly 2 million federal employees working across the country and around the world. While there are numerous employment opportunities in government, it can be overwhelming for individuals to find the right job for them.
The Partnership for Public Service has launched a new website: Go Government It has resources to help jobseekers throughout the federal hiring process. With its new design, entry-level jobseekers looking to launch a career in government can more easily obtain the guidance they need to find, apply for and secure a position serving the American people.
Business Immigration Analyst (Junior Paralegal) at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Based in Boston, MA, this position will be part of the firm’s national Business Immigration and Global Mobility practice. The Business Immigration Analyst will support the Business Immigration Group by preparing and filing employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visas. The individual will have some contact with our client base, which includes companies working across numerous industries such as financial services, information technology, construction and pharmaceuticals. As such, effective communication is an important aspect of this position.
At Seyfarth Shaw LLP, we are leading the way to deliver legal services more effectively, more efficiently, more transparently. With more than 850 attorneys in the U.S., London, Shanghai, Melbourne and Sydney, we offer a national platform and an international gateway to serve your changing business and legal needs in litigation, employment, corporate, real estate and employee benefits.
Learn more and apply on Handshake here: https://middlebury.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1960458
Innocence Project seeks summer interns
The Innocence Network is an affiliation of 68 organizations dedicated to providing pro bono legal and investigative services to individuals seeking to prove innocence of crimes for which they have been convicted, working to redress the causes of wrongful convictions, and supporting the exonerated after they are freed in the United States and abroad.
The Innocence Project, a not-for-profit organization that works to exonerate the innocent through post-conviction DNA testing and develop and implement policy changes to prevent wrongful convictions and otherwise reform the criminal justice system, is one of the founding members of the Innocence Network and provides support for the Innocence Network Support Unit, a team of four employees who help facilitate the work of the Network.
The Innocence Network Support Unit is seeking an intern to support the operational activities of the Innocence Network. The Network Communications/Special Projects Intern will report to the Innocence Network Coordinator and will work with other members of the Network Support Unit. The intern can expect to gain direct exposure to various areas of non-profit management as well as exposure to a national coalition of criminal justice reform organizations.
The internship is based at the Innocence Project office in lower Manhattan and requires a minimum commitment of at least three full days a week; however, the time frame and schedule are flexible. Ideally, the internship will begin in June and conclude sometime in early to mid-August. Please note that this is not a legal internship and is better suited for individuals looking to pursue careers in the non-profit management sector.
Apply now on Handshake here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/2501534
Do research this summer on forced labor and human trafficking
Verité interns work on a variety of research projects addressing forced labor, human trafficking, and human rights abuses worldwide. Interns perform desk research, draft reports, proofread texts, and occasionally support with various administrative tasks. Research interns read and analyze reports published by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) and become familiar with the work of these entities as well as the work of many different stakeholders. Interns support our work with brands and our large-scale federally-funded research projects across supply chains, sectors, and commodities.
Verité is an Amherst, MA based nonprofit and award-winning pioneer in the social auditing, training, research, and consulting field. The organization has over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 corporations and their local suppliers through our global network of NGO partners. Verité works in over 70 countries to empower companies, factories, NGOs, governments, and workers to create sustainable workplace practices in the factories and communities where our consumer goods are made and the raw materials that go into them are sourced.
Read more and apply in Handshake here: https://middlebury.joinhandshake.com/jobs/2511056