ALBRIGHT GROUP, Washington, D.C.
The Albright Group is a global strategy firm that delivers solutions and advice for businesses and organizations in a rapidly changing world. Principals in the company include former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former EPA Administrator Carol Browner, and former high-ranking officials of the U.S. Department of State. The Director's Intern will conduct research on international business, political, and environmental topics; prepare briefing materials for principals and client-specific projects; work on corporate social responsibility projects; and assist in the planning of media appearances and other events.

The ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION, Washington, D.C. (2 Internships)
Founded by former Vice President Al Gore, the Alliance for Climate Protection is a nonpartisan organization committed to igniting public support for solutions to the climate crisis. In April 2008, the Alliance launched the We Campaign – which is already the largest climate group in the U.S. 

The We Campaign uses a “surround-sound” approach to reach new constituents and deepen support among those who are already committed.  The national media campaign brings climate messages to large audiences in prime time; the web team helps our members reach out to legislators and other leaders to demand support; and the grassroots team trains regional and local leaders to ensure that our voice is heard clearly by the new Administration and Congress. 

Our Repower America challenge – which calls on the U.S. to generate 100% of our electricity from clean sources within ten years – is reshaping how our leaders are thinking and talking about climate solutions. 

The Director’s Intern will be assigned in the following areas:

• Social Networking. Build the climate change presence on social networking sites, assist in the dispersion of online media material, develop new mechanisms for viral marketing, and help with other online efforts as needed. Experience and interest with social marketing is required.
• Grassroots. Support events where “We” has a presence, including working with sponsors and coordinating materials with volunteers. Create and distribute compelling materials to assist members of the We Campaign who are hosting house parties. Work with We campus chapters to develop events at universities nationwide. Excellent communications skills, creativity and event/party planning experience are a plus.
• Partnerships & Development. Coordinate requests for partnerships and develop a plan for annual review of our corporate partnerships. Help write proposals and other fundraising documents, and manage our relationship with large donors. Attention to detail is a must.
• Marketing & Communications. Field, screen, and track requests for media participation and public speaking appearances.  Assist with media research activities and tracking earned and paid media. Knowledge of marketing or corporate social responsibility is a plus.

The Intern will also gain a breadth of experience working on collaborative and independent projects across sectors.  In addition, they will have the opportunity to draft short articles focused on climate change issues and climate change activism.


AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, New York City, NY
The deadline for this Internship is Friday, March 6, 2009 at 4 PM. If you have any questions, please email: IOP_Internships@ksg.harvard.edu.

Organizing, Membership & Campaigns Department
Organizing Unit

Amnesty International (AI) is an international grassroots movement of 2.2 million people across the world speaking out and acting up in defense of human rights. We investigate and report on human rights violations, and we educate and mobilize the public until we make a difference.

Through AI’s research and action, laws have been changed, death sentences commuted, torturers brought to justice and prisoners of conscience have been released.

Founded in 1965, Amnesty International of the USA (AIUSA) is the largest AI section, with 360,000 members, almost half a million on-line activists, and more than a thousand community and student activist groups.

AIUSA’s Organizing Unit works with our five regional offices on all priority human rights campaigns, developing strategies to increase, diversify and engage the membership. The intern will have an opportunity to focus his/her learning on the following:

• Building partnerships with communities and domestic civil rights organizations to advance AIUSA priority human rights campaigns;
• Identifying cities and districts to target through political advocacy and political mapping;
• Building networks that inspire leaders to take on hard issues;
• Implementing new recruitment strategies to grow the network of activists connected to our work; and
• Organizing and strategic analytical skills to organize events and projects.

The Intern will have the opportunity to participate in organizational meetings and community events on a regular basis. Throughout the internship s/he will also participate in a variety of discussions on topics such as policy development, community organizing, and social entrepreneurship.

The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have strong oral and written communication, presentation, and problem solving skills. They must be well organized, be able to work independently, and have a command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and PowerPoint. The ideal candidate has a background or interest in service, issue advocacy, community organizing, or politics and campaign planning and be excited to learn from opportunities and constructive feedback.

BE THE CHANGE, Boston, MA
Be the Change, Inc., founded by Alan Khazei (Co-Founder & former CEO of City Year), is a new national organization inspired by Gandhi’s philosophy that: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”  The mission of Be the Change, Inc. is to revitalize our democracy by connecting the service and social entrepreneurship movements to policy development and advocacy in order to build a citizens movement for change.

Our first campaign, ServiceNation, is a rapidly moving effort to increase full and part-time service opportunities for people at all life stages, to use proven service strategies to address some of our most difficult societal problems, and to promote service as a core ideal of our democracy.  This campaign launched with the ServiceNation Summit, Sept. 11-12 in New York City (which opened with a nationally televised forum on service with now President-elect Barack Obama and Senator John McCain), will continue with events around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, will be followed by a national grassroots movement aimed at inspiring widespread public support for a new and transformational national service act and making the expansion of voluntary service a priority for the next president and Congress.  ServiceNation is a coalition of over 120 organizations reaching over 100 million people from all backgrounds and sectors of American life.

Throughout the summer, Be the Change, Inc., interns will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects within the ServiceNation campaign. Interns will focus on one department, with the opportunity to collaborate regularly with staff members across fields. Interns will be matched with each department in accordance with their areas of interest.  Potential projects include:

• building relationships with ServiceNation Organizing Committee leaders to effectively leverage the coalition, follow up on action items, and track our progress with the Director of Organizing;
• tracking the progress of new legislation, performing legislative outreach to key leaders, and monitoring use of the online legislative network with the Policy Counsel;
• developing action alerts, blogging, and producing videos with the Director of Creative Content;
• tracking relationships with grasstops leaders across sectors and using that information to leverage the ServiceNation Coalition with the Policy Director;
• developing leadership, organizing, and advocacy trainings with the Deputy Director of Organizing;
• developing and maintaining grassroots online communities, assisting in implementation of CRM database, researching and exploring other forums of online marketing, and working to promote philanthropic outreach with the Director Online Operations and Partnerships;
• assisting in administrative and database management, the implementation of organizational tools, and other various projects with the Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff; and
• brainstorming, developing and implementing future campaigns and the founding materials to introduce those campaigns across departments.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in organizational meetings and community events on a regular basis. In addition, throughout the internship, interns will participate in a variety of discussions on topics such as policy development, community organizing, and social entrepreneurship. Finally, an internship at Be the Change, Inc. will provide opportunities to develop relationships with leaders in the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, policy, and political leadership fields.

Interns should have a strong work ethic and thrive in a fast-paced environment. All interns should have strong oral and written communication, presentation, and problem solving skills. They must be well organized, be able to work independently, and have a command of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Finally, interns should have a background or interest in service, issue advocacy, community organizing, or politics and be excited to learn from opportunities and constructive feedback.

BLACK LEADERSHIP FORUM, Washington, D.C.
Inspired by Dr. Dorothy I. Height (Chair and President Emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women) and the "Big 6" representatives of civil rights organizations of the 1960's, the Black Leadership Forum, Inc. (BLF) is an alliance of thirty-five national African American civil rights and service organizations in the United States of America. The principals of the member organizations constitute the Board of Directors. Member organizations strategically join forces to tactically advocate for the legislative and policy interests of Black people - both domestically and internationally. Domestically, BLF works directly with legislators in Congress, state legislatures, county commissions, city councils and the offices of Black mayors. Internationally, BLF influences the United States Department of State and international advocacy organizations on policy matters throughout the global African Diaspora. In short, the current member organizations, with a reach of 10 million Black people, link leadership nationally in the Black community towards progressive public policy.

The Director’s Internship with BLF will consists of working closely with member organizations, such as the NAACP, National Urban League, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, as well as Congressional members. The intern will also conduct congressional and historical research, draft BLF policy statements, staff BLF member organizations' events and assist with mobilizing BLF members for upcoming events in the Fall. The ideal candidate will have an interest in African-American Studies, History and African-American non-profit organizations.

CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS, Washington, D.C.
*Special Note: Students must apply through the organization at: http://www.americanprogress.org/aboutus/intern

The Center for American Progress is a think tank dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action. We combine bold policy ideas with a modern communications platform to help shape the national debate, expose the hollowness of conservative governing philosophy, and challenge the media to cover the issues that truly matter.

Our work builds upon progressive ideals put forth by such leaders as Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, JFK, and Martin Luther King. We draw from the great social movements of the 20th century—from labor rights and worker safety, to civil rights and women's suffrage. We translate those values into new ideas and action firmly rooted in the economic and political realities of the 21st century.

Founded in 2003, CAP is headed by John D. Podesta, former chief of staff to President Bill Clinton and professor at the Georgetown University Law Center. CAP is designed to provide long-term leadership and support to the progressive movement. Our ability to develop thoughtful policy proposals and engage in the war of ideas with conservatives is unique and effective.

Our policy experts cover a wide range of issue areas, and often work across disciplines to tackle complex, interrelated issues such as national security, energy, and climate change. This year, we are pushing to keep four leading issues at the center of the national debate:

• Restoring America's global leadership to make America more secure and build a better world.
• Seizing the energy opportunity to create a clean, innovation-led economy that supports a sustainable environment.
• Creating progressive growth that's robust and widely shared, and restoring economic opportunity for all.
• Delivering universal health care so that quality, affordable health services are available to all Americans.

The Center for American Progress offers internships in all departments.  Please see our website for descriptions and instructions on how to apply:  http://www.americanprogress.org/aboutus/intern.

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION, London, England
A unique opportunity to work for the City of London Corporation and at Guildhall. For general background on the City of London visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

The Lord Mayor is the annually-elected head of the City of London Corporation which provides local government services for the Square Mile, the financial and commercial heart of the UK, and which is committed to maintaining and enhancing the status of the business City as the world's leading international financial and business centre through its policies and services. Its responsibilities also extend far beyond the City boundaries and include management of the Barbican Centre, Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey, 10,000 acres of open space including Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest, three wholesale food markets, as well as acting as the London Port Health Authority.

The Intern will be attached to the Public Relations Office, but will gain valuable experience and work on a wide range projects within a number of Departments at the heart of the organization, including the Public Relations Office, the Economic Development Office and Mansion House, the living and working space for the Lord Mayor and his household. In previous years, Harvard Interns have been involved in projects as varied as identifying stories and writing copy for a fortnightly London newspaper column; undertaking a cost/benefit analysis for the Lord Mayor’s vehicle fleet; assisting at media events; undertaking data analysis and commentary on research drafts; and liaising with other local councils across the country as part of an internal review of the organization’s media evaluation.

CNN, Washington, D.C.
State of the Union is a live weekly Sunday public affairs program where John King will speak with the most important and influential people from around the world: from senators and business leaders to presidents and prime ministers. The program will be aired live around the world. Throughout the program, John King will use CNN's "magic wall" to dig deeper in to issues and help our viewers get a more comprehensive look behind the news of the day. With State of the Union - CNN hopes to truly re-invent the Sunday interview show format.  The IOP Director’s intern will work on all aspects of the show and will be required to work weekends.

Applicants MUST apply for the internship through the IOP and CNN directly at www.turnerjobs.com
The internship is listed on the Turner jobs website as "Summer 2009 Intern - Weekend Shows (DC)", Requisition # 110876BR. Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors.

COLBERT REPORT, New York City, NY
* Special Note: The Colbert Report cannot 100% guarantee an internship through our program. In addition to applying through our Director’s Internship application, Human Resources (managed by MTV) would like all interested applicants to apply through them
directly, as soon as possible, through their website: www.mtvncareers.com. Interviews may be necessary with them. IF a student is selected to intern there, we will offer him or her a stipend through the IOP Director’s Internship Program.

MTV’s Office of Human Resources provided us with the following description:
“The intern at The Colbert Report will have exposure to the following Departments: Production, Props, Audience, Post Production, Scripts with opportunities to shadow a staff member including writers, the director, co-executive producer, producer, stage manager, etc. We produce a daily, live-to-tape half-hour news parody show for Comedy Central airing 4 nights a week. “The Colbert Report” satirizes pompous media blowhards like O’Reilly, Scarborough, Hannity, et al.”

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS, Washington, D.C.
*Special Note: Students must apply through the organization and the IOP.

Program Dates: May 24 - July 25, 2009
Application Deadline: February 13, 2009

Click here for a Summer 2009 Congressional Internship Program application.

Click here to learn more about becoming a Resident Assistant for the 2009 program.

Overview
Established in 1986, the CBCF Congressional Internship Program answered the call to help diversify our democracy by increasing the pool of talented public servants. The intensive nine-week program provides college undergraduates with a behind-the-scenes look into the democratic process. Through experiential learning in the office of a Congressional Black Caucus member, CBCF interns prepare to become decision makers in the policy making process. A series of educational activities, lectures, discussions and field trips help interns gain a broader understanding of the political process and African Americans’ place in it.

Selection Criteria
CBCF Congressional Internships are open to full-time undergraduate college students in good academic standing. Current seniors in college and recent graduates are eligible to apply. Preference is given to students that have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate studies. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in public service and the legislative process. Candidates should have solid scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, interest in public policy, strong writing skills and community service contributions.

Office Placement
Interns work full time in the congressional office of a Congressional Black Caucus member. Under the guidance of Congressional Black Caucus staff members, CBCF interns learn about the legislative process and the functions of a congressional office.

Housing and Stipend
CBCF provides housing in the District of Columbia, where interns have the opportunity to explore the vast resources the city has to offer.

Application
Click here for a copy of the application. Applicants should completely fill out the application forms and send all required documents to 1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington DC 20036. Any applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be considered.

CONGRESSMAN DAN LUNGREN, Washington, D.C.
Congressman Lungren represents the 3^rd Congressional District of California which includes part of Sacramento and extends east to the Nevada border. He is a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Homeland Security Committee and is Ranking Member on the House Administration Committee. A Director’s Internship in this office will be full time and duties will be appropriate to a junior professional position. Some duties relating to this position will include, but are not limited to:
1. Responding to constituent correspondence;
2. Attending consultative meetings and preparing reports;
3. Providing appropriate assistance to the staff of Congressman Lungren’s Office;
4. Receiving phone calls, sorting mail, and giving Capitol tours; and
5. Contributing to research and legislation including but not limited to these legislative issues: Homeland Security and House Judiciary Committees mark up and hearing preps.

CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS, Washington, D.C.
Director’s Interns will work in the fast-paced setting of the Office of Representative John Lewis (GA-5^th) and gain invaluable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress. The internship focuses on assisting Congressional staff, allowing the opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the Legislative branch.  Responsibilities include greeting constituents, handling phone calls, supporting staff with administrative tasks, conducting legislative research, communications, and assisting with special projects and assignments. Applicants should posses a strong academic background and interest in public service or government as demonstrated by coursework or extracurricular activities. Director’s Interns must be hardworking and self-motivated, have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail. While not a requirement, preference will be given to Georgia applicants, especially residents of Georgia’s Fifth District.

DON McKENZIE HOSPITAL, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2 Internships)
Co-sponsored with Harvard’s Initiative for Global Health and Harvard Medical School’s Division on AIDS.

This is an internship cosponsored by two other Global Health Programs on campus, for a Harvard undergrad who would like a first hand experience working on Health Policy for HIV/AIDS patients in South Africa.

The Don McKenzie Hospital – a public hospital located in KwaZulu Natal, the province with the highest HIV prevalence in South Africa – offers care and treatment for patients co-infected with HIV and Tuberculosis. Interns will work at an HIV outpatient center within the hospital where more than 1000 impoverished adults and children from the rural areas surrounding the clinic receive antiretroviral therapy, adherence support and additional services to improve clinical outcomes and overall quality of life.

The IOP Director’s Intern will conduct research and clinic monitoring and evaluation on a number of different health policy initiatives related to improving health care in resource-poor, rural settings – particularly programs addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Previous students conducted research in the efficacy of community health workers in providing support to patients living with HIV and Tuberculosis co-infection.

DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN RESEARCH POSITION, Boston, MA
Doris Kearns Goodwin is the Pulitzer Prize winning author of numerous acclaimed
Presidential histories, including Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream, No Ordinary
Time, and, most recently, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.
Her current book project focuses on the Progressive Era and the relationships between Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and leading journalists of the day. The Director's Intern will be tasked with collecting research and documents related to these subjects, and should have excellent library research, writing, and organizational abilities.

FACEBOOK, Washington D.C.
Because we were not be able to post all the information about the internship until after the deadline has passed, if you are applying for Facebook as a first or second choice you must submit your application by the stated February 19th deadline, except for the relevant essay portion, which will be due on February 27th.

The web is shifting from a vast encyclopedia of information to a social environment that reflects our real identities, and the relationships and information we care about. Facebook is at the forefront of that change. We're leading a social movement by building ground-breaking technology that gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. With over 150 million active users on Facebook, we're the fourth most trafficked website on the internet. As we grow quickly in every way, each of our employees has the opportunity to have an enormous impact. We're looking for dynamic people that get excited by big questions and unsolved problems. Sound like you?

Facebook is seeking an Intern to join our Washington , DC office. Our DC office sits at the exciting intersection of politics and public policy, and deals with issues in the privacy and regulatory sector.  You’ll get to assist with the strategic and creative direction of the DC office and will work on a range of projects that reach more then 175 million users.  This is your opportunity to be an essential part of a small but dynamic team working with members of the Privacy and Public Policy and Legal teams.

Responsibilities
- Assist the DC office in congressional, executive, and government outreach
- Work with the DC office to develop and introduce new education strategies for government and non-profits, including the development of presentations and materials
- Help provide support to congressional and government officials with Facebook issues or concerns.  
- Work on other project as needed, such as Causes.

- Requirements
- Familiarity with the political environment and process essential
- Knowledge of politics, the internet, and politics on the internet a plus
- Must be able to think critically about the potential application of technology to politics
- Strong knowledge and working familiarity with Facebook
- Strong oral and written communication skills - ability to explain Facebook to an unfamiliar audience required
- Ability to engage in multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully
- Experience in the Internet technology industry a plus a passion for Facebook essential

GOOGLE, Washington, D.C.
Google's Washington, D.C. is looking for a talented undergraduate student who is passionate about technology, public policy, and open government to join us this summer. We are looking for a diverse group of candidates that reflect our belief in inclusiveness.

Our small team values creativity, initiative and curiosity. We want candidates who want to learn and who can show leadership as well as follow when necessary. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to conduct thorough and reliable research; and a superior capacity to understand and explain complex subject matter to colleagues and outsiders. Previous internship or work experience is a must, while computer science capabilities are nice plus.

GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Sacramento, CA
The Executive Office of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will offer an IOP Director's Internship for Summer 2009. The internship is full-time and 10-14 weeks in length. The Governor's Office provides an excellent opportunity to learn about state government and the political process. Specific duties and responsibilities vary from office to office, but have in common the expectation that interns are familiar with routine office procedures. Once the IOP Director's Intern is selected, the Governor’s office will decide which department the intern will be placed within the Administration. The various offices include; Appointments, Cabinet Affairs, Communications, Constituent Affairs, First Lady's Office, Legislative Affairs, Executive Writers, and Scheduling. Please include in your essay, generally why you would like to work for Governor Schwarzenegger, as well as any specific qualities that might be an asset for the office which you prefer. www.governor.ca.gov

GOVERNOR DEVAL PATRICK, Boston, MA
Office of Constituent Services
This office serves as the first point of contact between the public and the Governor's office. It is important for applicants to understand Governor Patrick's vision for Massachusetts and to be familiar with current events. Though not for the shy, this is a great office to learn how state government works in a hands-on fashion and to witness how it can help people get the assistance they need. An open mind and a healthy sense of humor are essential in this team-oriented atmosphere. Political Science/Government, English, Public Policy, Philosophy, and Sociology majors preferred. Primary areas of responsibility include:

1. strong>Correspondence: Interns help log, track, draft, and proofread responses for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor's signature. Excellent writing skills, outstanding grammar and solid computer skills are required. Good judgment and attention to detail are essential.
2. Constituent Services: Interns help draft citations acknowledging individual accomplishments; research proclamations that increase public awareness about important historical and societal causes; and respond to telephone requests, opinion calls, and comments on behalf of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Knowledge of various state agencies is helpful as interns communicate regularly with other executive branch departments before, following up as directed with constituents. Patience, tact, diplomacy, and excellent telephone skills required.
3. Office: Staff the front desk in the reception area and assist/guide visitors in appropriate direction. Receive visitors in a respectful, professional manner.

HERITAGE FOUNDATION, Washington, D.C.
*Special Note: Students must apply through the organization at http://www.heritage.org/internships, submit two letters of recommendation and an official transcript.  The deadline for the summer program is February 1st.

Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute – a think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. This internship will appeal most to students more aligned with the conservative approach to policy.  Key Responsibilities during the Internship are: 1. Provide necessary research for Domestic Policy analysts on a wide range of domestic policy issues including social, economical and health care policy; 2. Attend conferences and Hill briefings on domestic policy issues; 3. Provide reliable Internet-based research for analysts; 4. Update Department databases; and 5. Make copies, collate, and staple materials as requested. The areas of study that someone could be researched would include: Social Security reform, Tax reform, Federal Spending & Budget, Transportation, Regulation, Marriage & Family, Welfare, Education and Religion.

THE HOTLINE, Washington, D.C.
http://nationaljournal.com/pubs/hotline
The Hotline is one of the leading daily news briefing on American politics. Established in 1987,
The Hotline "covers the coverage" from hundreds of newspapers, magazines, online sources, press releases, and radio and TV news shows. Each weekday, we provide readers with smart, concise coverage of the hottest political news and events from the previous 24 hours. The true 'insider' publication of the DC Beltway, The Hotline covers every political story in the country on a daily basis and reports on it, giving unprecedented depth and coverage of all things political. Interns at The Hotline learn volumes about what makes Washington tick.

Staff members arrive at the Hotline each day around 6 a.m. and interns at 7 a.m. The primary responsibility of interns is to assist in the compilation of each day's documents. News clips are distributed to all staff and interns each morning, with the goal of producing a "new" story on each topic, by taking the best coverage from each clip. We publish around noon each day.

Qualifications for interns include: a strong interest in electoral politics, sound news judgment, excellent proofreading skills, and at least average typing-speed abilities. Afternoon tasks may involve long-term projects, such as working on charts, calling campaigns for information, etc. Because we start so early in the morning, interns often leave around 3:30 p.m. each day, give or take, depending on the workload. As is often the case, an internship at The Hotline usually ends up being what one makes of it. With so many sources of political knowledge close at hand, an intern with a thirst for knowledge can learn a lot here. Depending on an intern's interest and abilities, it may be possible to cover some DC political events first-hand, and/or contribute to our publicly-available blog, "On Call", at: http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com

INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY (IAEA), Vienna, Austria
The IOP Director's Intern will serve in the Division of Public Information, which deals with the entire spectrum of Agency activities, as well as assist one of the senior staff in their work on Agency media and public outreach. This would provide the intern with good exposure to the range of IAEA activities, as well as providing the opportunity to assist on specific priority issues.

The IOP Director's Intern will be supervised by Ms. Melissa Fleming (IAEA Spokesperson) and the assignments will include inter alia assisting with media enquiries, preparing drafts of public information materials, assisting in the coverage of Agency events, and related issues.
Past experience has shown that interns need to be well versed in the Agency's activities. The website, www.iaea.org, contains a wealth of relevant information. The Director's Intern must have excellent communications and organizational skills. Interns are expected to work a normal day (8 hours) and be available for ad hoc assignments that might go beyond normal hours. Interns are subject to the IAEA's Staff Regulations regarding confidentiality and information security. The final candidate will need to provide additional documents for the IAEA as well- which will be shown to the student at the appropriate time.

MacARTHUR FOUNDATION, Chicago, IL
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private, independent grant making institution dedicated to building a more just and sustainable world. One of the nation's largest private philanthropic foundations, MacArthur has assets of over $6.4 billion and provides approximately $260 million per year in grants. Through the support it provides, the Foundation fosters the development of knowledge, nurtures individual creativity, helps strengthen institutions, helps improve public policy, and provides information to the public, primarily through support for public interest media.

At the MacAuthur Foundation, the Director's Intern will be placed in the Public Affairs Department. The Director's Intern will
- Help research, write, and edit article for Foundation publications and web sites

• Plan and coordinate briefings for Chicago Congressional interns
• Help create a database of the Foundation's photo and video content
• Assist with Foundation events for the press, public and policymakers
• Attend in-house briefings and meetings on a range of issues (often with outside speakers) to learn more about the Foundation and key areas of work.

They are looking for someone with strong written and oral communication skills, outstanding organizations abilities, and an interest in the work of the philanthropic sector (and possibly some of the specific areas funded by MacArthur). Experience and interest in new media is a plus. http://www.macfound.org

MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA, Los Angeles, CA
The Mayoral Internship Program provides a unique opportunity of experiential learning for some of this country's best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students. The Student Intern will work closely and, at times, in concert with all levels of government, in addition to City commissions and departments, on a breadth of issues related to the newly-created Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development. The student intern will perform a variety of tasks, which may involve policy research and development, drafting memoranda and briefs, community engagement, outreach and education, and research and analysis.

The Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development is tasked with coordinating anti-gang prevention, intervention, reintegration and youth development initiatives across the City. Our primary goal is to increase educational and employment opportunities for our City’s youth and creates safe communities where our young people can thrive. The Mayor has identified seven communities throughout the City to receive evidence-based gang prevention, intervention, reentry, and suppression services. The communities include Baldwin Village, Florence/Graham, Newton (South L.A.), Boyle Heights, Cypress Park, Ramona Gardens, and Pacoima (San Fernando Valley). A GRYD Program Manager will oversee all program management functions including program oversight, community relations, and program development and implementation for their respective gang reduction zone.

Prospective mayoral interns should be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university. Recent graduates will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, a record of academic achievement, a demonstrated commitment to public service, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, great interpersonal skills, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining a high level of ethics and integrity in the work environment.

MAYOR GREG NICKELS, Seattle, WA
The City of Seattle is a leader in protecting the environment through its many conservation and climate protection programs. The Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) leads the City’s efforts on the Climate Protection Initiative and the Urban Forest Management Program. Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has established a goal of reducing building energy use by 20% over the next 11 years. The Director’s Intern will assist OSE in implementing and evaluating a pilot project to increase residential energy efficiency through the implementation of 10,000 home energy audits.  Assignments may include: conducting follow-up interviews with participants; gathering and assessing data on program effectiveness; synthesizing information for reports and briefings; identifying barriers leading from energy audits to investments and behavior change; researching and recommending financial solutions to reduce these barriers.

MAYOR THOMAS MENINO, Boston, Massachusetts
The Mayor’s Press Office handles all print, TV, radio and other press inquiries to the city and serves as the central public relations office for the city. This Director’s Internship is a great learning opportunity for a mature student with an interest in journalism, public relations, or public affairs. The Mayor’s Press Office offers a creative, stimulating work environment with a variety of responsibilities, including the opportunity to help direct the flow of news on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong writing skills, and have the flexibility to take on a various tasks as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in directing members of the press to appropriate resources and spokespeople;
• Performing research on a variety of local issues;
• Drafting and writing press advisories and releases for City of Boston initiatives and events;
• Preparing photo captions to be mailed to local newspapers;
• Assisting in updating and maintaining a database of media outlets in the Boston area.
• Assisting in updating and maintaining a database of daily clippings
• Administrative duties.

MTV OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, New York City, NY
This intern will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the political and social impact of a private sector company's multi-layered political and social campaign. Interns at MTV will gain great knowledge into the intersection of the arts and entertainment world where it intersects with public interest and public service. The IOP Director’s Intern will be heavily involved in the Choose or Lose 2008 campaign. http://www.think.mtv.com

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE for INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1983, the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections and promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. Headquartered in Washington, DC, NDI maintains offices in over 60 countries on five continents. Its diverse workforce of employees from 75 countries is united in the belief that democracies promote economic growth and development more consistently and equitably than non-democratic political systems. Democracy building programs are an investment in peace and stability, both of which are prerequisites for sustainable development.

NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, New York City, NY
The IOP Director’s Intern will be placed in the Strategic Planning Office. S/he will be working closely with managers on multiple projects related to NYCEDC’s strategic priorities and emerging issues for the City. Responsibilities include research, writing, financial and other quantitative analysis, planning, and presentation. SPLAN projects involve multiple public and private stakeholders, making teamwork and consensus building essential components of this role.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a non-profit organization that functions as a city agency, reporting to the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding. The NYCEDC is charged with encouraging economic growth in New York City through a variety of means, including facilitating real estate development, improving infrastructure, attracting and retaining businesses, and conducting economic research and analysis. Additional information on NYCEDC can be found by visiting http://www.nycedc.com/.

Strategic Planning (SPLAN) is a small, 10-15 person group composed mainly of former private sector strategy consultants and is similar to that of an internal strategy group. It conducts a number of 3-6 month projects on different economic development challenges, conducting research and analysis, making recommendations, and building consensus. While the team creates the strategy for projects, it is less involved in implementation. These projects often involve the interests of other city agencies and the mayor’s overall agenda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, financial modeling, data gathering and analysis, and expert interviews
• Aid development of policy recommendations as required by the specific project
• Assist in creation of PowerPoint presentations that communicate key project findings and recommendations to various audiences (e.g., senior EDC staff, City)
• Hall staff, partner agencies, external stakeholders, etc)
• Work on multiple projects at any given time

Qualifications include: Rising college senior or junior, Enterprising and resourceful, organized and results oriented, Energetic, pro-active, and collaborative while working in a team, Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities, while managing against tight timelines,
Strong demonstrated written and oral communications and presentation skills, Strong quantitative skills, Ability to 'set up the problem', look at the big picture and search for insightful, creative solutions, Interest in urban infrastructure and economic development issues, and Knowledge of New York City, State and Federal government (advantageous but not required).

PARLIAMENTARY INTERNSHIPS, London, England

1. Labour MP for Doncaster North, Ed Miliband - This is an internship in the parliamentary office of Labour MP (Member of Parliament) for Doncaster North, Ed Miliband, who is Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister of the Cabinet Office, and was former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors in Britain. The Director’s Intern's responsibilities include researching policy areas , writing policy letters to constituents, briefing the MP on issues, monitoring Parliament, and constituency outreach and office duties. For anyone interested in real politics in Britain, this is an incredible opportunity to view it up close and behind the scenes.
2. Liberal Democrat MP for Cambridge, David Howarth -This is an internship in the parliamentary office of Liberal Democrat MP (Member of Parliament) for Cambridge, David Howarth, who is the Shadow Solicitor General for the Liberal Democrats and deals with legal issues for his party as well as serving as a member of the committee on the Criminal Justice Bill. He has also been a member of the environment and constitutional affairs committees. Before his election, he taught law and economics at Cambridge University. The intern's responsibilities will include researching a particular policy area, briefing the MP on issues, monitoring Parliament, and constituency outreach and office duties. This is an incredible opportunity to view real politics in Britain up close and behind the scenes.

Important: Please note that you must apply through the IOP for these internships (not through CES). DO NOT contact the employer directly.

Eligibility: Current freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors. We are only accepting applications for Parliamentary internships from students with either EU passports or residence in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. (For more information: http://www.ces.fas.harvard.edu/info_for/students/abroad_ug.html)

PARLIAMENTARY INTERNSHIP, South Korea
Cosponsored with The Kim Koo Forum at the Korea Institute, Harvard University, this Director’s Internship will be an internship in the International Relations Bureau of the National Assembly, followed by 2-3 weeks in one Member of Parliament’s office and another 2-3 weeks in another member's office. While interning for these Members of Parliament, the Director’s Intern will learn more about how legislations are drafted by individual member's office and other legislative activities, as well as assisting with English documents. In the offices, the Director’s Intern will learn about the complexities of Korean politics. We are confirming which Members of Parliament will be participating and will add more descriptions soon. There is a website where you can visit www.assembly.go.kr and though it is in Korean, there is an English section. Candidates are recommended to be bilingual in Korean and English.

PBHA SUMMER URBAN PROGRAM, Boston, MA
Summer Urban Program (SUP)) Director: The Phillips Brooks House Association's Summer Urban Programs service approximately 900 low-income school age children and their families across Cambridge and Boston. The nine summer day camps, which run for six weeks, provide morning academic enrichment and afternoon experiential learning and field trips to approximately 700 children ages 6-13 and employ 85 teens as junior counselors. The Refugee Youth Enrichment program offers ESL courses to 90 limited English speaking teens from the greater Boston community.

Each Summer Urban Program is directed by two students responsible for all aspects of the program development and operations including fundraising and budget oversight, community partnerships, program and curriculum design, staff hiring and management, and camper and family recruitment and services. Directors are hired on a rolling basis December-January and receive weekly training and guidance with a team of their peers throughout the spring semester to support the development of their camp. The SUP Director position is one that truly allows for entrepreneurship and non-profit management experience rarely afforded to college students.
Directors are compensated with a $3,700 stipend and free housing. Applications are available on the PBHA website and any questions can be directed to Maria Dominguez Gray.

IMPORTANT: In addition to the IOP application, a PBHA Director Application (www.pbha.org/sup.html) is due to PBHA *as soon as possible* because leadership training begins at the start of February.

POLITICO, Washington, D.C.
The hottest new arrival in the world of online and Washington journalism, Politico covers national politics, the White House, Congress and the D.C. influence game. Read by Washington insiders and outside-the-Beltway junkies alike, Politico’s young, fast-paced newsroom is an ideal place for aspiring political writers to learn how to penetrate the halls of power – and how to compete in a challenging media environment.

Politico interns will be tasked with both supporting other journalists in their research and reporting, and with reporting stories of their own. They will be expected to perform at a professional level, and thus should have strong writing skills (including the ability to write quickly and under deadline), excellent work ethic, familiarity with research tools like Lexis Nexis and a base of knowledge about national and electoral politics.

Interns will gain valuable journalism experience by working collaboratively with the newspaper’s most senior contributors and by racking up bylines of their own. In the process, they will have the opportunity to learn about the inner working of the government and gain a base of sources in the political world that will prove useful in any future political endeavor, journalistic or otherwise.

RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE, Washington, D.C.
RFF is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that conducts independent research -- rooted primarily in economics and other social sciences -- on environmental, energy, and natural resource issues. Although RFF is headquartered in Washington, D.C., its research scope comprises programs in nations around the world. The descriptions of research projects that are available for the Director’s Intern are listed on their website. In your essay, describe which project appeals to you the most and which you feel you are most qualified for. The Director’s Intern will also be required to work on a variety of tasks in the office as well. http://www.rff.org/

RIVERKEEPER, Tarrytown, NY
Riverkeeper is seeking interns for its Hudson River team in Tarrytown, New York for the Spring 2009 and Summer 2009 semesters. Riverkeeper’s interns will gain in-depth and practical experience in the field of public-interest environmental law and policy. The interns will directly participate in prosecuting polluters and advocating for strong environmental policies in the Hudson River Watershed. Interns may also assist staff attorneys with ongoing power plant litigation, or residential and industrial development pollution cases. Responsibilities will include preparing case briefings, drafting legal documents, and conducting research and investigations. We are also receptive to cases suggested by students which would be in keeping with Riverkeeper’s mission.

Candidates should be rising Juniors or Seniors. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to environmental advocacy, possess a basic knowledge of environmental law (and preferably a working knowledge of the Clean Water Act), be highly motivated and capable of both team and individual work, and have a healthy sense of humor. Strong research and interpersonal skills are required to aid in the analysis of local, state, and federal legislative initiatives that effect clean water infrastructure funding, storm water management practices, watershed protection, and wetlands protection issues.

We encourage, but do not require, candidates to have their own transportation and laptop computer.

SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY, Washington, D.C.
This internship with the Majority Health Policy Office of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) gives you a chance to work with one of the longest serving and most influential members of the Democratic Party and the Senate as a whole. For 46 years, HELP Committee Chairman Senator Edward M. Kennedy has represented the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has remained a tireless champion for improving healthcare quality and providing affordable coverage for all Americans. Specific intern duties and responsibilities vary but include interacting with constituents, attending Congressional hearings and briefings, and performing legislative research projects for staff members. Applicants should possess strong writing and research skills, experience in an office environment, and a demonstrated interest in health policy.

SENATOR MARY LANDRIEU, Washington, D.C.
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SENATOR JEANNE SHAHEEN, Washington, D.C.
A Director’s Internship in the office of Senator Shaheen is an excellent way to learn firsthand how our government works, and to play an important role in a U.S. Senate office. Students will have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience by assisting the Senator's professional staff with administrative, press, legislative and correspondence duties. The Director’s Intern will be able to observe the inner workings of the federal government. Working with the Washington staff gives students a chance to see how the Senate functions, and how it interacts the other branches of government. Additionally, interns are encouraged to take advantage of everything Capitol Hill has to offer, including listening to floor debate, congressional hearings, seminars and speeches, utilizing Senate research facilities, and visiting Washington’s museums. The Director’s Intern will be required to participate in a broad range of office operations, ensuring a well-rounded experience.

SEIU (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION), Washington, D.C.
Because we were not be able to post all the information about the internship until after the deadline had passed, if you are applying for SEIU as a first or second choice you must submit your application by the stated February 19th deadline, except for the relevant essay portion, which will be due on February 27th.

The Service Employees International Union is an organization of more than 2 million members united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society. SEIU is the largest and fastest growing union in North America, focused on uniting workers in the key service sectors -- including healthcare, property services, and public employees -- to improve their lives and the services they provide.

The Director’s Intern will be assigned to the Government Relations Department, where they will be work with our Immigration Policy Director. Projects may include policy research, preparing materials for federal lobbying, progress reports, and developing materials for outreach to SEIU members.

Stong candidates should have strong oral and written communication, and problem solving skills. They must be well organized, be able to work independently, and have a command of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Finally, interns should have a background or interest in service, issue advocacy (preferably around immigration), community organizing, or politic campaigns. Spanish language ability preferred.

SOCIALSPHERE, INC. Cambridge, MA
Founded in 2007 by IOP Polling Director, John Della Volpe and 2005 alum Jonathan Chavez, SocialSphere is a Web 2.0 product and strategy company that advises clients around the world on how to use Web-based tools to more effectively communicate with key stakeholder groups.  Inspired and influenced by the campaigns of Howard Dean, Deval Patrick and Barack Obama -- SocialSphere often applies the best practices of innovative political campaigns to its more traditional corporate and non-profit clients that range from the United States Marine Corps to General Electric to national sports organizations to non-profit groups.   As a Directors Intern, you will get deeply involved in the development and execution of strategic initiatives for one or two of our most important clients, focusing on innovative ways to use social technology, and providing guidance on executing strategic advice.  Additionally, a major part of your job will be teaching us -- an important component of what we do is staying up to date with trends in social computing, and having vibrant debates and discussions about trends with all members of our organization, from intern to CEO, is a critical part of our culture.  http://socialsphere.net/

SUPERINTENDENT OF BOSTON’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Boston, MA
The Boston Public Schools is New England’s largest public school system, educating 56,000 children in 143 schools and employing 8,000 staff members. With an annual operating budget of $833 million, BPS is the winner of the 2006 Broad Prize for Urban Education as one of the nation’s most-improved urban school districts. Under the policy leadership of the Boston School Committee, a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor, the BPS is led by Superintendent Carol R. Johnson. An internship in the Superintendent’s office would be ideal for anyone interested in urban education policy, school reform, educational operations, intergovernmental relations, and communications. Based on interest, an intern would be able to work on a range of projects touching those issues, as well as assist with general administrative duties, preparation of School Committee reports, and planning of upcoming events or appearances by the Superintendent. An intern would also be able to work on projects with other departments based on interest and attend meetings across the organization to understand how a major urban school district operates. For more information about BPS, please visit www.bostonpublicschools.org.

VIETNAM PROGRAM AT THE KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
The Vietnam Program at the Kennedy School has been studying Vietnam's development for over fifteen years. Its flagship initiative is the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program (the Fulbright School), a Ho Chi Minh City-based center for public policy research, teaching, and policy dialogue. The Fulbright School studies closely the challenges facing Vietnam as the country strives to increase its participation in the global economy and lift more Vietnamese out of poverty. Ongoing research projects conducted jointly by Vietnamese and American scholars focus on property and affordable housing, industrial policy, trade, and a range of other macroeconomic issues.  FETP's mid-career program, policy papers, and online publications provide policy makers and practitioners with an array of programs to educate themselves, gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they confront, and acquire analytical tools to assess complex issues and articulate policies. The Director's Intern will participate in a range of activities in support of the School's academic programs, research initiatives, and operation.
Students will also be delegated general administrative duties, and should have strong writing and research skills. Please note that interns will work under sometimes demanding conditions, due both to the difficulties inherent with living in a developing country as well as to the fast pace of the School's activities. To get a more in depth picture of the Fulbright School's activities in Vietnam, please visit our website, http://www.fetp.edu.vn.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON FOUNDATION, New York City, NY
The mission of the William J. Clinton Foundation is to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. This mission is advanced using President Clinton's public and private networks to initiate research, dialogue and action, and is currently focusing it's work in four critical areas: Health Security, Economic Empowerment, Leadership Development and Citizen Service and Racial, Ethnic and Religious Reconciliation.

The IOP Director's Intern will be offered a unique opportunity for growth, learning and meaningful service. The Clinton Foundation New York office staff is an experienced group of professionals, who work at a fast pace to handle a high volume of far-ranging assignments. At virtually every moment of the day, a great deal is happening here. Interns assist the staff with administration, communications, scheduling, and public outreach.

Apart from our interns' shared desire to contribute to the Clinton Foundation, they volunteer to serve in our Office for many different reasons. For some, interning is a way to come to a decision about a possible career in public service. For others, it's a way to contribute to the betterment of society, free of the constraints of electoral politics. Some have strong, specific interest in the economic development of our surrounding community of Harlem. For most, New York City itself, in all its variety, is part of the magnetism. Finally, for others, the nature of our work, with all the excitement, surprises, action, and ever-changing assignments is the draw.

Please mention in your essay why in general you would like to work for The Clinton Foundation as well as an emphasis on what qualities would make you a great fit for the department that most appeals to you. Qualifications for this Director's Internship include; strong writing skills, overall helpful, creative, diplomatic and strong research skills. Length of Internship is from the Wednesday after Memorial Day through August. http://www.clintonfoundation.org
The finalists for this internship will also have to fill out an online application.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON FOUNDATION - Clinton Climate Initiative, Rome, Italy
The Clinton Climate Initiative was launched in August 2006 to develop and implement a range of actions that will accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reductions worldwide. With cities contributing approximately 75 percent of all heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions to our atmosphere, while only comprising 2 percent of land mass, large cities are critical to winning this fight and slowing the pace of global warming. One program in CCI brings together cities, building owners, banks and energy-service companies to make changes to existing buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to coordinating this program, CCI is providing direct assistance to individual cities and facilitating the sharing of best practices. CCI is also working to organize a purchasing consortium that will help cities buy energy efficient technologies at lower prices and create a measurement and information tool to help cities take an inventory of energy use to help direct future activities. Rome, Italy is one of the participating cities in this effort, and its CCI City Director is looking for the IOP Director’s intern to help with research, writing, and meetings facilitation. Proficiency in Italian is a requirement, and a strong background or interest in business, economics, or climate change is a plus.

WINSTON GROUP, Washington, D.C.
The Winston Group is a Republican survey research and strategic communication firm in
Washington, D.C. We are currently looking for applications from undergraduates in a variety of academic disciplines who have expressed an interest in public policy and political research. The
Winston Group’s internship offers an up-close look at the political consulting world, as well as firsthand experience with political survey research and polling analysis. Interns will gain exposure to many diverse policy topics and will leave the internship with a fuller understanding of the intersection between political strategy and policy outcomes. Interns will have a wide area of responsibility in our small firm: providing support in drafting poll questions, focus group scripts and analysis papers, updating accurate polling databases, and general administrative support. A background in statistics is helpful (though by no means required). Computer skills involving Microsoft Office are essential; additional skills in working with Apple computers, Keynote, and Final Cut are recommended but not required.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, Geneva, Switzerland (2 Internships)
Co-sponsored with Harvard’s Initiative for Global Health, this is an internship for a student interested in working on global multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment policy with the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.

Specifically, the intern will support the Secretariat of the Green Light Committee – a multi-institutional body housed in the Stop TB Department of the World Health Organization – to evaluate and guide global programs treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

Primary responsibilities of the intern will include:

1. Assisting with policy analyses regarding the uptake of revised treatment guidelines, the supply and demand of quality-assured medicines, and technical assistance to national programs;
2. Becoming familiar with the procedures, policies, and politics involved in the evaluation and expansion of programs treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis; and
3. Completing one specific project and/or task in which student will have played a significant research role.

The intern will also attend a number of WHO strategic meetings including the Ninth meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Tuberculosis (STAG-TB) and the Green Light Committee Meeting.