Public Policy

April 27, 2017, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

Facebook Public Policy Externship Fall 2017

Facebook is seeking highly organized, motivated, and detail‐oriented undergraduate and graduate students to join our Public Policy team in Washington, DC as full-time contracted externs. The Facebook DC office helps to inform users, the media, partners, employees and other stakeholders about Facebook’s products and business. Working with policymakers at the international, federal, and state levels, the team handles legislative and regulatory matters, participates in domestic and international policy discussions and leads the company’s interactions with consumer and other non-governmental organizations. Alongside Facebook team members responsible for public policy and strategic communications, externs will work on a variety of projects and policy issues with relevance in the US and around the world, ranging from legislative monitoring and policy analysis to content development. Note: This is a full-time, contract position for the Fall term.

Job Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BA or graduate degree in business, law, political science, public policy, international relations, communications, journalism, or equivalent.
• Ability to commit up to 40 hours per week in our Washington D.C. office.
• Previous internship or professional experience in policy, research, communications, or government
preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in politics, public policy, and technology.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully.
• Experience in the Internet technology industry a plus.
• Passion for Facebook and online communication a must!

Application Instructions:

Please e-mail your resume/CV to DC-Externships@fb.com with the subject line, “Public Policy Externship.”
Deadline to submit application is May 5, 2017.

April 27, 2017, Filed Under: Internship, Uncategorized

Workers Defense Project Internship

About Workers Defense Project: Created in 2002, WDP is a statewide membership-based workers rights organization that builds power for construction workers in Texas. WDP is one of the few organizations in Texas working to address workplace abuse faced by low-wage workers. One of the most established worker centers in the South, WDP is a national leader in the movement of worker centers fighting for fair conditions for working people. WDP has won numerous awards and accolades for its cutting edge organizing work in one of the toughest climates for workers in the country. The organization was named “one of the most creative organizations for immigrant workers in the country” by the New York Times.

Internship Description: WDP’s Employment and Legal Services program uses a wide range of legal and community-based tactics to assist low-wage workers in recovering owed wages, seeking redress for legal violations on the work site, and learning and exercising their legal rights. The Workers Rights Advocate and Organizer will work with the Employment and Legal Services program to assist low-wage workers to resolve wage claims, access other needed services, and participate in organizing-based campaigns. Interns will also participate in know your rights trainings, community outreach efforts, direct actions, and other ongoing organizing, research, and advocacy campaigns.

This is a summer internship program for college students who are currently working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Requirements:

Strong proficiency both writing and speaking in Spanish;
Commitment to racial, economic, and social justice, and to community empowerment;
Strong organization skills and attention to detail, allowing for proper management of case files and completion of legal forms in a timely fashion;
Interest in using the law and community-based strategies creatively to fight for systemic change;
Ability to work and communicate well with diverse groups of people;
Available to work 30-40 hours a week, including some nights and weekends (Tuesday evenings from 6:30-915 pm are required); and
Available to work for 8-10 weeks between late May and mid-August.

WDP is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, immigrants, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

sofia@workersdefense.org

http://www.workersdefense.org

How to apply: While there is no firm application deadline, it is recommended that candidates not delay in submitting their materials as positions will be filled on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Sofia Morales at sofia@workersdefense.org.

BENEFITS

Summer interns will receive a weekly stipend of $150. WDP is also happy to work with interns to access class credit or funding through their educational institution.

https://sites.utexas.edu/ugs-bdp/2017/04/27/2813/

March 23, 2017, Filed Under: Internship

Glimmer of Hope Summer 2017 Internship

Summer 2017 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

A Glimmer of Hope empowers rural Ethiopian communities to end the cycle of poverty. Our clean water, education, health care and microfinance projects create a powerful force for change.

Glimmer is looking for a Communications Intern who will assist in a variety of communications and marketing projects and help organize our media content. You will be asked to contribute to ongoing team projects that focus on efficient and engaging communication with Glimmer’s supporters. Learn more about us at glimmer.org.

apply:

Please submit a cover letter, your resume and answers to the questions below to jobs@aglimmerofhope.org. Please do not apply if you do not include the answers to the intern questions. No phone calls please.

intern questions:

Describe yourself.
How did you become familiar with Glimmer?
How did humanitarian work become a priority for you?
Explain why you are applying for this position, and what makes you a good fit.
If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
What are two or three of your favorite websites?
What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? The last book you read and didn’t enjoy?
What are your three favorite movies?
Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you?

position:

Contribute to projects that enhance Glimmer’s communications to our donors through writing, storytelling, synthesis of programs information and more
Help organize our media content libraries
Contribute to and help build Glimmer’s online presence
Assist with research related to Glimmer’s marketing, communications and fundraising
Write and edit copy; assist with visual storytelling
Assist with other media projects as needed
Execute tasks on quick deadlines

requirements:

you’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.

you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines and multi-tasking, and you’re a firm believer that every detail matters. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to perform your best. You communicate early on if there is a problem.

you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without hand holding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.

you get accused of being a feng shui master. Your well-developed sense of space and function means you have a natural knack for design and organization. You just make things look good.

you’re knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your skills as a communicator, writer and general marketing whiz.

you’re tech savvy and an AP stylebook wizard. You’re computer literate with Mac experience and know your way around the web. You love grammar and know where to put an Oxford comma. Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign or Google AdWords is a plus, but not required.

commitment:

We are looking for a part-time intern for the Summer of 2017. Hours are flexible. Please apply only if you are located in Austin, Texas.

benefits:

The Glimmer Internship Program is an opportunity for qualified students to gain real world experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.