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Legislative Internship Spring 2017

State Representative César Blanco 85th Legislative Session Internship Program

State Representative César Blanco is seeking applicants for unpaid internship opportunities at his Capitol office during the 85th Legislative Session. Eligible candidates must be available during regular business hours and willing to commit to a minimum 19 hours per week. The internship program will offer students the opportunity to advance their interest in public service while providing them with valuable employment experience. It will also allow them to get involved with the legislative process and gain firsthand experience on state government.

Responsibilities:

Support office staff with legislation-related projects, outreach programs, and further events andactivities

Assist with the correspondence process, including research, writing letters and working with theCorrespondence Management System (CMS) as well as further office duties

Conduct broad research on current legislation and special projects about the community of ElPaso

Arrange tours of the Texas Capitol

Additional duties assigned as appropriate

Benefits:

Legislative work experience

Firsthand involvement with state government

Involvement with the state’s policy process

Credit for coursework if offered by your school

Possible future employment opportunities and/or references

To Apply: Email your resume and letter of interest stating your interest areas and tentative availabily to Luis Soberon at luis.soberon@house.texas.gov. or mail your documents to our Capitol Office at P.O. Box 2910 Austin, Texas 78768-2910. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (915) 599-9807.

The House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of service. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please call 463-0865

This internship is unpaid.

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Immigrant Detention Visitation Intern

About Grassroots Leadership:

Grassroots Leadership is an Austin, Texas-based national organization that works for a more just society where prison profiteering, mass incarceration, deportation and criminalization are things of the past. We believe that no one should be detained or deported, and that human connection and organizing has the power to challenge the immigration and criminal justice systems. Advocacy should be lead by those most directly impacted by systems of injustice, as they are the ones most knowledgeable about the issues, impacted by the decisions, and most qualified to lead.

Skills/Background/Qualifications:

Grassroots Leadership is seeking a dedicated, passionate individual to join our team in a 10-15 hr/wk unpaid Immigrant Detention Visitation internship. The ideal candidate will have personal or family history with detention and/or deportation, be bilingual English/Spanish, foreign born or from an immigrant family, and a person of color, all of which are representative of the communities most impacted by unjust immigration policies. Additional qualifications include:

-Excellent written communication and listening skills in both English and Spanish

— able to speak clearly and write expressively

-Able to work in a fast paced environment and respond quickly to changing priorities

–Highly organized

-Strong critical thinking skills, with the confidence/ability to question analytically

-Cross culturally responsive showing ability to work with a wide variety of individuals from various backgrounds, including immigrant, faith-based, and student populations

-Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team

-Ability to process highly sensitive information shared around violence experienced and sexual-based trauma

-Kindness, flexibility, and sense of humor – we’re a small, family-like organization that values community

-Knowledge of MS Office, Google Docs and Gmail, and database systems strongly desired

Internship Responsibilities:

Primary internship responsibilities would be to support training, engagement, and advocacy with community volunteers visiting asylum-seeking women detained at the Hutto Detention Center outside Austin, TX. The vast majority of women detained are from Central America, most escaping persecution at the hands of gangs, traffickers, and abusers. Our program trains community volunteers to visit with the women one-on-one for the duration of their stays, with the goals of 1) ending the isolation of detention, 2) monitoring human rights abuses and 3) creating advocates for detention reform. Core internship responsibilities include:

– Developing continuing development trainings around exposing injustice and lifting voice through multi-media, to include but not limited to blog posts, film vinets, photography, and other earned media

– Assisting with volunteer recruitment within Student, faith-based, and spanish dominant communities

– Preparation and co-facilitation of new volunteer orientations, including separate orientations conducted in English and in Spanish

– Leading volunteers on group visits to the Hutto Detention Center

– Resource Sharing with volunteers

– Participation in organizing activities.

 

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Sofia Casini, Detention Coordinator at scasini@grassrootsleadership.org by Monday, January 9th

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CHLI Global Leaders Program – DUE FRIDAY, December 9, 2016

A 15 week internship program working in Congressional and corporate offices in Washington D.C. Students also earn academic credit hours from the George Washington University. Students will work on project-based programs that provide hands-on experience and also strengthen their understanding of Public Policy. The program takes place in the spring and in the fall semester of each year. Read more here: http://www.chli.org/?page=PaidInternships

Benefits

 Eligibility

  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents
  • Participants must be enrolled in a four-year university and are either in their Junior of Senior year of their undergraduate studies, or students must be a recent graduate. ( Within one year of the start of the program)
  • Strong interest in the U.S. Hispanic and Portuguese Community

Required Documents for Application

  • Online application
  • Cover letter
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Legislative analysis

Applications are now open and due by December 09, 2016. Please read below and submit all required documents into the form below for your application to be considered complete.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be Juniors, Senior, or within one (1) calendar year of graduation
  • Applicants must be enrolled or recently graduated from a 4-year college or university
  • Applicants must be fully available for program dates and complete the entire semester
  • Preference given to applicants of Hispanic, Latino, and/or Portuguese decent

 Required Documents

  • Online application
  • Cover letter
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Legislative analysis

Application Instructions

You must complete the online application provided below, supporting documents must be submitted by December 9, 2016; There are no exceptions. 

Please save all required documents into one PDF document labeled Lastname_Firstname_GL_S2017_Application and attach to the form below.

  1. Online Application (below)
  2. Cover letter:
    Submit a one-page cover letter describing what you hope to gain from the program
  3. Unofficial Transcripts:
    Must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded at all colleges or universities attended.
  4. Two letters of recommendation: 
    From a professor or an employer are required. Letters must be included with your supporting documents.
  5. Resume:
    Must include educational and employment background as well as extracurricular activities and special awards/honors.
  6. Personal statement:
    In approximately 800 words describe your family, work, educational and community experience that led you to apply to the CHLI Global Leaders Program. How do these experiences relate to your long-term goals? How will you continue your leadership within your community? What are your greatest strengths? And what are areas you would like to improve?
  7. Legislative analysis:
    In approximately 800 words identify a bill introduced in Congress (House or Senate) during the most recent session and analyze the pros and cons of the legislation. State and explain your position, provide policy recommendations and identify their impact on the Hispanic and/or Portuguese community. Follow MLA format, and cite your sources. Plagiarism will result in dismissal of the application. We strongly recommend writing your analysis on one of the following topics:
    • Trade and International Affairs
    • Public Service
    • Energy and Environment
    • Education
    • Technology
    • Commerce

For questions or concerns about CHLI’s Global Leaders Internship and Fellowship Program, contact Ethan Starkey at ebstarke@fiu.edu.