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Fall Internship with The Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

TCADP Intern Job Description

The Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (TCADP) is the only statewide grassroots advocacy organization dedicated solely to ending the death penalty in Texas. TCADP’s Fall 2014 Advocacy Intern will assist with community outreach and public education programs, research and writing, strategic communications, political research, and administrative support.  He/she will interact with the Executive Director, as well as other volunteers, TCADP Board Members, and community partners.

Responsibilities:

  • Support for public education and outreach programs, including our regional speakers’ tours this fall featuring death row exonorees and other individuals with personal experience with the Texas death penalty system
  • Research and writing assignments related to TCADP’s blog and monthly e-newsletter
  • Research related to the TCADP year-end report on death penalty developments
  • Development of educational materials for print and/or online publication
  • Logistical support for the TCADP 2015 Annual Conference, which will take place in February 2015 in Austin
  • Administrative support, including data entry, resource inventory, and social media updates

Desired skills/experience:

  • Exceptional communication and writing skills (ability to speak and write Spanish is a plus)
  • Experience with grassroots/student organizing and community outreach
  • Experience with online communication/social networking tools (Facebook, blogs, Twitter, etc.)
  • Proven ability to work independently
  • Interest in working with a non-profit organization
  • Personal commitment to abolition of the death penalty

To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to TCADP Executive Director Kristin Houlé at khoule@tcadp.org.  Visit www.tcadp.org to learn more about the organization.

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Press Internship with Congressman J. Randy Forbes in D.C.

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA) has an unpaid Press Internship position available for the 2014 Fall session in his Washington, DC office.

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 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. Virginia ties preferred, but not necessary.

Please email a resume, cover letter and two writing samples to VA04Interns@mail.house.gov with “Press Internship” in the subject line by Friday, July 18.  No phone calls please.

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Press Intern, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington. DC

Help us build on the more than 8 million consumers who have already signed up for private health coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

HHS is seeking a summer intern to join the ACA public affairs team. The press intern will serve on the team working to inform Americans about the ACA as we continue outreach efforts over the coming months. As the press intern, you will have wide-ranging responsibilities: from monitoring print and online media to helping plan and pitch events to reporters. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities for this fast-paced team, and we need an intern with the attitude and experience to execute under pressure.

We are accepting applicants for a full-time (40 hours a week) schedule. The internship is unpaid.

Requirements: This internship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The ideal candidate is an organized, self-starter with experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Public affairs, journalism, or communications background preferred, as is someone with an understanding of the Affordable Care Act.

This position is not a federal appointment, therefore volunteer service is not creditable for leave or any other benefits. The selected candidate and their sponsoring institution (college or university) will also be asked to sign a Department of Health and Human Services and Educational Institution Student Volunteer Employment Program Agreement.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample (2 pages or less) to Aaron.Jacobs@HHS.gov by Monday, April 28, 2014.