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Calling all interns! If you want to intern in Washington DC this spring, check out some of these great opportunities below.\u00a0Make sure to check the for deadlines\u00a0when applying.\u00a0The clock is ticking!<\/p>\n

Congressmen and Congresswomen Office\u00a0Internships<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Congresswoman Dina Titus<\/u> (NV-1) seeks current college students or recent graduates wishing to gain Capitol Hill experience in a fast-paced office for a full-time or part-time internship for Spring 2016. We are seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist the legislative and administrative staff with day-to-day duties. Such duties include attending briefings, answering phones, giving Capitol tours, drafting constituent correspondence letters, performing legislative research and analysis, and various other tasks. Nevada ties are strongly encouraged but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to <\/strong>NV01Jobs@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Congressman J. Randy Forbes<\/u> (R-VA) has an unpaid Press Internship position available for the 2016 spring session in his Washington, DC office to begin in January. Duties will include writing, compiling morning clips, updating press lists, monitoring news coverage, social media and website updates, drafting press releases, blog entries, as well as answering telephones and greeting visitors, collecting constituent information, and other general office tasks as assigned. Candidates will work directly under the Communications Director. Candidates should be professional, possess strong writing skills, and have a working understanding of the news cycle. Interns are an important part of the office and are given significant opportunities to learn and grow in a proactive, detail-oriented office. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. The ideal candidate will be a college or graduate school student with a background or interest in journalism or communications. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is highly encouraged. Virginia ties preferred, but not necessary. Please email a resume, cover letter and two writing samples to <\/strong>Hailey.Sadler@mail.house.gov<\/a> with “Press Internship” in the subject line.\u00a0\u00a0No phone calls please.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Congressman Austin Scott<\/u> (R-GA) is seeking interns to start at the beginning of January, 2016\u00a0in Washington D.C. office.\u00a0 A qualified candidate should possess strong written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated interest in public service.\u00a0 Interns will be expected to fulfill the regular duties of a congressional intern, and may also receive opportunities to assist the Staff Assistant as well as the Press and Legislative Staffs. No previous Hill experience required. All interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to <\/strong>Mark.Sanders@mail.house.gov<\/a>\u00a0or call (202)-225-6531.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Congressman J. Randy Forbes<\/u> (R-VA) has a full-time, unpaid internship available for the 2016 spring semester in his Washington, DC office to begin in January. Duties include answering telephones and greeting visitors, collecting constituent information, researching legislation and policy issues, drafting policy updates, attending briefings and hearings, and assisting communications, administrative, and legislative staff. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. This is a great opportunity for college students and graduates seeking Capitol Hill experience. Virginia ties preferred, but not necessary. Interested students should submit a cover letter and resume to VA04Interns@mail.house.gov<\/a> with “Spring Internship” in the subject line. \u00a0No phone calls.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Congresswoman Candice S. Miller<\/u> (R-MI) seeks legislative interns for the Spring 2016 semester. Interns will work in a fast-paced congressional office, gaining valuable exposure and knowledge of the legislative process and the United States Congress. Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents, managing constituent phone calls, and assisting staff with administrative tasks. Interns will also have the opportunity to conduct legislative research, assist with constituent correspondence, and attend legislative briefings, congressional hearings, receptions, and press events. Requirements:<\/strong> Interns must have a good attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Successful interns will be able to find information with little assistance, be able to work both independently as well as part of a team environment, and possess a strong attention to detail. Applicants should have working knowledge of current events and policy topics, as well as a willingness to perform a variety of tasks and administrative functions. Michigan ties are preferred, but not required. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to mi10intern@gmail.com<\/a> .<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Congressman Marlin Stutzman<\/u> is seeking an unpaid intern in the Washington, D.C. office for the 2016 spring semester. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: answering phones, sorting constituent mail, attending committee hearings and briefings for staff, assisting in legislative research, and giving tours of the U.S. Capitol.\u00a0\u00a0Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be self-motivated, and able to work as part of a professional team. Hill experience not necessary. To apply, send resume and cover letter to <\/strong>in03internship@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Other Internships Opportunities<\/h2>\n
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    1. Arizona Republican<\/u> is seeking interns for his Washington D.C. office.\u00a0 Duties of interns include answering telephones, greeting visitors, conducting tours, sorting mail, and assisting staff members with projects as needed.\u00a0 Applicants should be organized, should have strong time management and writing skills, and should be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.\u00a0 Arizona ties and previous Hill experience a plus but not required. Please send a cover letter, one-page resume, and a two- to three-page writing sample to GOPinternshipAZ@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0 with \u201cInternship Application\u201d in the subject line.\u00a0 No phone calls please.<\/li>\n
    2. The Jerusalem Fund<\/span> is searching for four part time interns for The Palestine Center<\/span>. Deadline to apply has been extended to December 15th<\/sup><\/strong>. The Palestine Center internship program provides undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to conduct primary-source research, develop writing and organizational skills, build valuable DC contacts, gain hands-on experience, and observe the extensive political and policy-related happenings in the metropolitan DC area. As important members of our team, interns gain valuable exposure to the functions of a highly productive non-profit organization working on issues of national and international significance.
      \nDuties and Responsibilities:<\/strong>
      \n\u2022 Drafting and copy-editing transcripts of Palestine Center briefings
      \n\u2022 Drafting timely articles for our blog,\u00a0Permission to Narrate<\/em>
      \n\u2022 Interviewing Palestine Center speakers to draft as articles for web publication
      \n\u2022 Researching articles for our weekly Reports & Commentary digest
      \n\u2022 Cataloguing and transliterating Arabic language books for our Hisham Sharabi Memorial Library
      \n\u2022 Editing videos using Sony Vegas software for live events
      \n\u2022 Assisting with the maintenance of our website on WordPress
      \n\u2022 Promoting Jerusalem Fund events and articles on social media
      \n\u2022 Assisting with event planning, organization and set-up as needed for Palestine Center events
      \n\u2022 Conducting research as needed for Palestine Center staff and board members
      \n\u2022 Limited administrative support as needed
      \nREQUIREMENTS<\/strong>:
      \n\u2022 Current undergraduate or graduate student with a major in International Affairs, Political Science, Middle East Studies or related major.
      \n\u2022 Availability for a minimum of 15-20 hours per week for the duration of the semester (required)
      \n\u2022 Excellent research and writing skills
      \n\u2022 Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Social Media)
      \n\u2022 A professional and friendly demeanor; punctual, responsible.
      \n\u2022 Ability to work on a team and take direction
      \n\u2022 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
      \n\u2022 Arabic language proficiency; at least two years at the college level (preferred)
      \n\u2022 Experience working or studying in the region (preferred)
      \nTO APPLY<\/strong>: Email your cover letter, resume, a brief writing sample on a topic related to the Middle East and\/or the Palestinian issue, and one letter of recommendation to Samirah Alkassim, Program & Communications Manager, at       salkassim@thejerusalemfund.org.<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. PSA is now accepting applications for a Strategic Operations Intern<\/span>. The internship is funded by the Jeffrey A. McLean Foundation. The internship will start in mid-January (depending on the intern\u2019s availability), and end late in the spring. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled by a suitable candidate.<\/strong>At PSA, the Strategic Operations Intern will have the opportunity to participate in a close-knit team environment and gain first-hand exposure to and knowledge of DC political and policy establishments. In addition, interns will leave PSA with practical experience in the day-to-day running of a nonprofit organization.
      \nResponsibilities: <\/strong>
      \n\u2022 Lead the planning, implementation, and post-event evaluation of those activities;
      \n\u2022Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently;
      \n Qualifications <\/strong>
      \n\u2022 Participate in ad hoc <\/em>programmatic and communications tasks as necessary.
      \n\u2022 Develop proposals for PSA fundraising activities in cooperation with PSA staff;
      \n\u2022 Zero fear of failure and eagerness to implement new (good) ideas;
      \n\u2022 A creative, entrepreneurial mindset with plenty of hustle and moxie;
      \n\u2022 Ability to take on several diverse tasks at once; Superior organizational skills;
      \n\u2022 Experience with fundraising for nonprofit organizations, or management;
      \n\u2022 Social media, marketing, web design, and HTML skills;
      \n\u2022 Demonstrated written and oral communications skills;
      \n\u2022 Ability to work on a team in a close-knit environment;
      \n\u2022 A sense of humor.<\/li>\n
    4. The Human Rights Campaign: Canvass Program and Direct Response Internship<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Do you want to have an internship that will keep you busy and enable you to make real, actual change? Join the Canvass Program & Direct Response team. As an intern you will receive hands-on experience in a fast-paced fundraising world. From the first day, the intern will have crucial responsibilities like assuring the timely receipt of donations, guaranteeing the integrity of HRC\u2019s growing membership database, research projects, and other creative projects as they arise. The intern will also learn more about other parts of HRC through volunteer opportunities and group activities.
      \nResponsibilities: <\/strong>
      \n\u2022 Ensuring quality control and management of donor information
      \n\u2022 Maintaining our current tracking process to ensure we receive donations in a timely manner
      \n\u2022 Assisting with the maintenance of membership accounts Completing research projects for both Canvass and Direct Response
      \n\u2022 Working closely with HRC staff on new, creative projects to cultivate our donors and motivate our canvassers
      \n\u2022 Other assistance as needed throughout the department and organization, such as working at board meetings and events.
      \n\u00a0Qualifications: <\/strong>
      \n\u2022 Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
      \n\u2022 Strong attention to detail and ability to independently problem-solve
      \n\u2022 Ability to type quickly and accurately with proven skill to proofread own work
      \n\u2022 Moderate proficiency in Gmail and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to become adept at the use of these and other computer programs and databases
      \n\u2022 Willingness to learn the details of non-profit fundraising
      \n\u2022 Professional, responsible, and team-oriented manner
      \n\u2022 Basic customer service experience is preferable
      \n\u2022 A passion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality is a plus.
      \nOther: <\/strong>
      \n\u2022 This is an unpaid internship. School credit is available upon request
      \n\u2022 This internship is\u00a0based out of our office\u00a0in Washington, D.C. A limited amount of scholarship funds are available based on financial need and a commitment to diversity.
      \n\u2022 Apply within the internship application Resume and cover letter should be provided in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format
      \n\u2022 Please refer questions to       the website<\/a> for any other questions, email intern@hrc.org<\/span><\/a> ;\u00a0No phone calls, please<\/li>\n
    5. The Human Rights Campaign: Partners Program Internship <\/strong>This is not your typical internship.\u00a0 The Partners intern will be a true member of the Partners team, working directly with staff and making sure committed donors have a strong and lasting relationship with HRC.\u00a0 Join the fastest growing program at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) while learning how non-profit fundraising works and gaining real world experience!HRC\u2019s Partners program is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and stewarding donors who give sustained monthly donations of $10 – $99 to HRC. The Partners program currently has more than 40,000 active members who are committed to the cause of LGBT equality, making this group of strategic givers responsible for more than 20% of HRC\u2019s annual budget. As a Partners intern, you will not be responsible for soliciting money from donors. Your correspondence will be with existing member, you will never ask anyone for money.Responsibilities: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n