Internship – Federal Government Relations, HMS

HMS leads the nation in cost containment, coordination of benefits, and program integrity services for government healthcare programs.  We make sure that claims are paid correctly, and by the responsible party. Each year, we recover more that $1 billion for our clients and help them save billions more.  HMS is a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:  HMSY) and operations offices nationwide. 

HMS is pleased to offer graduate students an opportunity to complement their formal education with a career-related experience. As an intern, you may increase your skills and knowledge and apply theoretical concepts to the actual work environment. We have the following PAID part-time (20 hrs/week) internship opportunity immediately available in our Washington D.C. office.

Perform duties to support the HMS Government Relations team.  This internship position will be primarily responsible for providing assistance to the Government Relations team and will serve as a resource for monitoring, tracking and analyzing legislative and regulatory issues that impact HMS’ business.

The position will offer unique opportunities to gain valuable work experience and knowledge of Congress and the Federal and state governments.  The internship is open to qualified students who demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and have a genuine interest in the field of government relations, specifically healthcare.  Candidates should also possess excellent research skills, and should be familiar with the legislative process. 

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate level program and be located in Washington D.C. to be considered for this part-time internship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The role will be primarily responsible for monitoring, tracking and analyzing legislative and regulatory healthcare issues and performing market research.
2. Responsible for ad-hoc administration and organization projects for the Government Relations team.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Must be a graduate student
• Fields of Study: Public Policy, Law, Political Management or related fields are preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the legislative process

Please click here to apply

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Job Offer – National Director of Major Corporate Events, Grant/Morgan Associates

Grant/Morgan Associates is one of the leading executive search firms in the Metro DC area focused on management level searches.

About the Company:

We have been retained by a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to providing groundbreaking research and development for a genetic disease effecting 30,000 children. We seek a take charge, hands-on professional to assist in corporate fund raising and lead the planning and coordination of a premiere annual fundraising event. Recognized for sound management and a secure business model, this foundation is emulated and admired by charitable organizations across the country for their creative fundraising initiatives. The foundation is continually striving to develop new ideas and channels for charitable donations. They have assembled a top caliber board and senior management team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference and make an impact on helping to change the lives of children afflicted with this progressive, life threatening disease.

Position Description:

In this newly created position, this person will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the National Foundation and work closely with a number of high profile, prominent volunteers. The position will be responsible for developing relationships and fundraising to corporate sponsors, oversee the planning and execution of the annual event in DC, and develop the strategy and plan to roll the event out in future years to other major markets around the US. This person will work closely with the regional and local offices to make sure the annual event is of the highest quality and provides an exceptional experience for the attendees. This is a high impact, high visibility role for someone who wants to make a difference.

Candidate:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant broad-based work experience either in sales, marketing/public relations, politics, fundraising or event planning.
• Experience in developing relationships with senior level executives. Prior fundraising experience preferred.
• Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills required. Strong Entrepreneurial spirit preferred.
• Proven track record of leadership and success.
• Strong work ethic. Ability and willingness to travel.

Compensation:

Excellent compensation and benefit package. Total annual cash compensation in excess of $100,000.

Please forward resumes to: llevy@grantmorgan.com

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Job Offer - Congressional Campaign Finance Director

Congressional Campaign seeks a senior Finance Director to oversee the national fundraising operation for a DCCC targeted 2010 congressional campaign.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a campaign fundraising plan.
• Meet competitive quarterly targets.
• Develop key relationships with PACs, consultants, and individual donors.
• Manage all members of the finance staff.
• Work closely with the candidate, campaign manager, DCCC, & other key campaign staff.

Requirements:

Applicants must have at least one cycle of campaign experience as a finance director, and must be willing to relocate to the congressional district of the campaign.

To apply, please email your resume to campaignfinancedirector@gmail.com.

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Job Offer – Director of Government Relations, The California Health Institute

CHI – The California Healthcare Institute is a private, independent, non-profit organization devoted to researching and advocating policy to forward the interests of California’s biomedical research and innovation community. CHI is currently seeking an Associate Director of Federal Government Relations & Programs in its Washington, D.C. office. This full-time position will assist the VP of Public Policy in building and maintaining strong relationships with congressional offices and partner organizations, and improving policymakers’ understanding of California’s biomedical industry and issues important to our membership. For a full job description, please click here.

Requirements:

• Min. 2 yrs direct federal legislative experience.
• B.A. or B.S. degree from nationally accredited institute
• Excellent verbal, written & digital communication skills; and
• Demonstrated record of sound political and policy judgment.

Compensation:

Full benefits, salary DOE. Email cover letters and resumes to frisque@chi.org

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Internship – Grassroots Practice, The Dewey Square Group (Paid)

The Dewey Square Group, a leading public affairs firm, is looking for an intern for its Grassroots practice in the Washington, D.C. office.

The Dewey Square Group’s Grassroots practice works with non-profit organizations, trade associations, and companies to build support for their issues, products, technologies and brands at the local, state and federal level. Interns will work closely with associates and principals to gain valuable work experience. Interns are expected to provide anywhere between 25-30 hours per week and should be able to begin work immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Our spring internship will last for the duration of the spring semester and conclude in May 2010.

Work Will Include:

• Writing and research
• Special event support
• Issue tracking
• Monitoring legislative hearings and other events
• Administrative tasks

Qualified Candidates Will Be:

• An undergraduate student or recent graduate with a 3.0 G.P.A. minimum
• A skilled writer and experienced researcher
• Interested in Democratic politics and issues
• A hard-worker eager for new challenges and projects
• Able to take the initiative
• Positive with a good sense of humor

If you are interested, please email a resume, three references and a cover letter to: DSGInternship@gmail.com

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Job Offer – Staff/Special Assistant, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (Washington, DC)

How to Apply / Contact:

Please send your one-page resume to eom.resumes@dc.gov with “ADMIN/JTRL” in the subject line. At this time, we are currently only accepting applicants living in the DC Metropolitan area.

Description & Details:

The Executive Office of Mayor Adrian M. Fenty seeks enthusiastic, motivated, dedicated individual to serve in the Mayor’s Office in an administrative role. Ideal candidates are highly organized, manage time well, extremely detailed, work well under stress, enjoy problem solving, and are available and willing to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends.

We are looking for individuals who are ready to join our team in completing the Mayor’s vision for the District. Bachelor’s Degree at minimum and accounting skills are preferred. A love for politics is a plus.

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Internship - Biofuels Communications, Friend’s of the Earth’s Energy

Job Summary:

Friends of the Earth is the U.S. voice of the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, with member groups in 77 countries. Our mission is to create a more healthy, just world. Our current campaigns focus on clean energy and solutions to global warming, protecting human health from toxic and new, potentially harmful technologies, and promoting low-and-no-pollution transportation alternatives. We’re a hard-hitting, progressive group that pulls no punches and speaks sometimes uncomfortable truths to power.

We’re looking for an intern to assist our Biofuels Campaign with communications needs. This internship is intended for someone who is considering a career in the environmental or progressive movements, or in nonprofit or advocacy communications — someone who intends to learn and wants first-hand experience performing a wide variety of communications functions. We’ll give you an opportunity to gain that experience and network with people in these fields; in return, we expect you to help us promote our brand and share our perspective on pressing biofuels policy issues with members and activists, policy makers, members of the media, and the broader public.

Major Responsibilities:

• Draft a wide variety of written content on biofuels (this includes, but isn’t limited to, fact sheets, news releases, text for web pages, blog posts, e-mail action alerts, op-eds, letters to newspaper editors, memoranda, magazine articles and tweets).
• Build and update media contact lists for biofuels.
• Track media coverage on biofuels.
• Pitch stories to reporters on biofuels.
• Create and update pages on our website on biofuels.
• Produce multimedia content, including photos and videos.
• Attend and help with logistics for various meetings and events.
• Edit others’ writing.
• Quickly learn about biofuels policies and the positions we take on them, as well as the range of communications tactics we employ.
• Identify new communications opportunities for Friends of the Earth and ways to act on them.
• Perform other tasks as necessary.

You Should Be:

• A strong writer and editor, who can make complex policy, scientific and legal issues interesting and accessible to the broader public.
• A hard worker who is eager to learn and is enthusiastic about taking on work ranging from challenging, intellectually stimulating tasks to more mundane responsibilities.
• Politically savvy, with at least a basic knowledge of the federal legislative process, national politics, and environmental issues (particularly as related to agriculture and energy).
• A consumer of a variety of types of traditional, new and social media, such as newspapers, books, radio, TV, blogs, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
• An environmentalist, who cares deeply about the future of our planet and the people on it.
• Someone who’s personable, enjoys working in teams, is professional, and has a sense of humor.

Not Required, But Helpful:

Knowledge of HTML and website content management, experience working or volunteering for a media outlet (including campus media), graphic design or video production skill and experience, previous activism or political experience. Specific knowledge about bioenergy, forestry and agriculture is ideal.

Salary:

This position pays $10 an hour. Our work week is 37.5 hours. The position will run for approximately 3 months and is not eligible for benefits.

To Apply:

E-mail cover letter, resume and short writing sample to jobs@foe.orgwith the subject heading “Biofuels Communications Internship.” No mail applications or phone calls. Position will remain open until filled. Friends of the Earth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Offer – News Analyst/Editor, Bulletin News

 Bulletin News analysts are at the cutting edge of the modern information world. Each morning, the nation’s top executives in the government and corporate sectors start their day with a news analysis briefing provided by Bulletin News. If you want the opportunity to brief the nation’s decision makers, please fax your resume to 703-483-6181, or e-mail us at ResumesWP@BulletinNews.com. In order to do this job well, you must have excellent analytical skills, writing and editing ability, and experience in either government or corporate headquarters. The ability to work very early morning hours is a must. If you love news, thrive under deadlines, and want to have a direct impact on important decision makers, Bulletin News is the place for you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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Job Offer – Account Managment/Editorial Quality Control, Bulletin

Bulletin News produces the daily White House News Summary for the Executive Office of the President and additional customized news briefings for governmental and Fortune 500 leaders nationwide. We’re expanding the product management team, reflecting the rapid growth of our business. The successful candidate will be pivotal, serving as the face of the company to clients, each of which pays six figures annually for their daily service; the “voice of the client” internally, ensuring that our editorial workers understand client needs; and a driver of our quality-control management system. Ideal candidate will have strong account management skills combined with experience working as a journalist, editor or similar news generation/monitoring position. Apply to BusOps@BulletinNews.com. EEOC.

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Job Offer – Legislative Assistant, Capitol Hill

Democratic Armed Services Committee member is seeking a legislative assistant to handle committee work. Candidates should have significant Hill experience, excellent written and oral communication skills. Preference is for candidates with military service. Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to MLAopening2009@gmail.com.

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Job Offer – Executive Assistant/Scheduler, Capitol Hill

Progressive House Member of Congress from Texas seeks a detail oriented, highly organized and self-motivated individual as an executive assistant. Candidate will prepare the daily schedule for the member, and prepare detailed itineraries, including important numbers, locations and contact names; prepare monthly projected schedules; brief the member on all scheduling activities and requests of the Washington, D.C., anddistrict offices; coordinate photo opportunities with constituents; make reservations for the Congressman’s air travel, ground transportation, and lodging; submit vouchers for travel andexpense reimbursement to the staff member responsible for submitting office bills for payment; respond to all invitations, either by written correspondence or by personal telephone call. Candidate will work well under pressure and handle stress. Must have a flexible schedule as job includes long hours, nights, and weekends and other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree is required with at least two years of office experience. At least one year working in a congressional office is beneficial as is experience making travel reservations and arrangements. Alternatively, three to five years of related work experience. Must have strong telephone skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to prioritization of and recommendations on appointments. Candidate absolutely must have a car to travel with the member throughout Washington, D.C. Thoroughness and careful attention to detail is an absolute must. Does this sound like you? Send a resume, cover letter, and references to: Resumebox@mail.house.gov.

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Job Offer – Staff Assistant, Capitol Hill

Active Bay Area California Democratic member of Congress seeks a staff assistant. Responsibilities include managing the front desk and greeting visitors. Daily tasks include answering telephones, conducting and organizing tours, processing flag requests, assisting a busy legislative staff, and serving as intern coordinator. Applicants should be detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational skills and writing abilities, positive attitudes and pride in work product. It is required that this staffer have a car. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to dcstaffer@mail.house.gov. Absolutely no phone calls, e-mails or walk-ins, please.

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Internship – Congresswoman Lynn C. Woolsey (CA-06)

Rep. Lynn C. Woosley, D-Calif., is offering full-time or part-time unpaid internships. This position provides exposure to the legislative process, while developing a strong understanding of how a congressional office operates. Intern responsibilities include answering phones, leading tours of the Capitol, opening and sorting mail and faxes, and the potential to assist legislative staff with research and correspondence. Applicants should be energetic, committed and posses excellent communication skills. District ties are a plus. Please send a resume and cover letter to ca06internapp@gmail.com.

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Internship – Congressman Early Blumenauer (OR-03)

Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., is seeking full-time or part-time interns for his Washington, D.C. office. Internship duties may include the following: providing constituent services, attending legislative briefings and committee hearings, legislative research and writing, general office responsibilities, and special projects of interest. This internship is unpaid, however we are happy to assist you in receiving academic credit and in finding housing. Please send resume and references as soon as possible to: 2267 Rayburn HOB, Washington D.C., 20515 or fax them to 202-225-8941, Attn: David Dickey-Griffith.

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Internships – The College Republican Natinal Committee

The College Republican National Committee is looking for several interns for the winter, spring, and summer in our Washington, D.C. office. Specifically, we are looking for political, finance, and communication interns. Each intern would be working with their respective area director on projections related to their title. Political interns will work with our political director on the 2010 field program. Communication interns will work withour political director and communications director, writing and creating content for our Web site, developing press contacts, and writing press releases. Finance interns will work with the finance director on major donor fundraising and event planning. Ideal candidates should have excellent writing skills, a strong work ethic, pay attention to detail, and be moderate or conservative leaning politically. We are flexible with school schedules and more than happy to write letters of recommendation. Our office is located off the Blue andOrange Lines at Eastern Market, just six blocks from Capitol Hill. Please send a cover letter and resume to Tierra Warren at twarren@crnc.org if interested or with questions.

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Job Offer – Press Secretary/D.C. Scheduler, Capitol Hill

House Democrat seeks a press secretary to handle all district press matters, utilize member’s Web site for message delivery, and administer electronic legislative updates program. The position also includes managing the member’s D.C. schedule. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply, send cover letter and resume to housepress.dem@mail.house.gov, addressed to Chief of Staff.

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Internship – Congressman Bart Gordon (TN-06)

Job Summary:

Congressman Bart Gordon (D-TN) is seeking unpaid interns for the Spring 2010 semester in his Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include conducting Capitol tours, assisting staff members with projects, and handling the front office duties – phones, mail, etc. The ideal candidate will be a college student or recent graduate who is motivated, outgoing and detail-oriented. This person should have strong organizational, communication and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks well. Tennessee ties and previous Capitol Hill experience is preferred but not required.

Applicant Instructions:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Gordon.interns@gmail.com

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Internship – The Fiscal Times (Paid)

The Fiscal Times, a new, independent online news service focusing on the budget, health care, taxes and international economics, is seeking a PAID intern in its Washington office. We have a small full-time staff, so there are opportunities to take on wide-ranging responsibilities. Hours will begin early morning.

Duties May Include:

• Working in our content management system and some daily production responsibilities
• Bookkeeping and paperwork
• Online research
• Multimedia production

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to agraham-silverman@thefiscaltimes.org. Please describe your familiarity with our issues and your experience with Web and multimedia applicationssuch as Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Soundslides, Flash, Twitter, etc.

 To learn more about us, please click here.

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Internship – Russian & Eurasian Affairs, The Heritage Foundation (Paid)

A highly competitive, full time paid internship with Dr. Ariel Cohen, Senior Research Fellow, Russian and Eurasian Studies, at the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies at the Heritage Foundation, a leading public policy institute, focusing on Eastern European, Russian and Eurasian and European affairs and international energy policy.

The selected intern will participate in research and administrative work in the Foundation’s Russia and Eurasia programs, focusing on the Former Soviet Union and international energy security issues. In particular, interns will focus on US-Russian and US-NIS relations, transition to markets and democracy, oil and gas pipeline security around the world, and radical Islam.

Interns will prepare research briefs, provide literature reviews, talking points and draft presentations. Interns will also work with the supervising researchers on preparation of seminars, conferences, media activities and public speaking engagements.

Academic credit possible but must be discussed on case-to-case basis. Access to numerous networking opportunities, lectures, receptions and policy luncheons in and outside Heritage will be available. Graduate students and graduates are particularly welcome.

Skills:

• Superb on-line research skills (Internet, databases)
• Excellent, proven, native-level English writing skills
• Proven foreign policy research skills
• Superb word processing skills (MS Word/IBM/Windows)
• Interest/background in Russia, Eurasia and/or energy policy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Fluent Russian, including ability to conduct on-line research in Russian is highly desirable
• Please e-mail resumes, three names of references with a current e-mail address and phone number, and a writing sample, to:

Internship Length:

Monday, June 7, 2010 to Friday, August 13, 2010

Application Deadline:

February 1st.

Compensation:

$7.25 per/hr

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Internship – Public Relations & event Planning, The curley Company (Paid)

The Curley Company is offering a 4-5 day a week paid internship. This position includes exposure to event planning, public relations, fundraising and all the administrative functions of such activities. The ideal candidate is extremely detail orientated, able to work independently, and has an aptitude for prioritizing and juggling multiple tasks at once. This is a great opportunity to diversify your experience and gain valuable knowledge for a future in event planning or communications.

Established in 2002 by Founder and President, Jennifer Curley, The Curley Company specializes in strategic communications, special events, and reputation management. We are dedicated to helping clients navigate and engage in a fluid digital world, tailoring a strategic approach to reach each client’s communications goals.

Contact:

Email a cover letter and resume to intern@curleycompany.com

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Fellowship – The Democratice Congressional Campaign Committee (The DCCC)

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official campaign arm of the Democrats in the House of Representatives. The DCCC is the only political committee in the country whose principal mission is to support Democratic House candidates every step of the way. Currently, the DCCC is recruiting for its Fellowship program as described below.

DCCC Fellows Program:

Are you looking for an opportunity to break into politics? Want to have a leadership role on a top tier Congressional campaign? Would you like to work for a current or future Member of Congress? Want to receive top-level campaign training? The DCCC’s Fellows program will be training and placing Fellows in top tier Congressional races around the country. This is a great opportunity to help Democrats keep the majority in 2010 and learn the in and out’s of a Congressional campaign.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Smart, energetic, fun people committed to protecting the Democratic majority in 2010.
• People who are leaders in their communities.
• Persons interested in increasing or starting their involvement with politics.
• Someone who is willing to share his or her experiences out on the campaign trail.

What Do You Get?

• Top-Level campaign training from the DCCC. Learn what it takes to win a competitive Congressional race.
• A leadership role on a Congressional campaign.
• Access to the DCCC’s Conference Call Series. This weekly series will have guest speakers who are experienced campaign workers where you can share your experiences and what your hearing out in the field.
• Access to the DCCC’s DC Networking Session Post-Election. This will be an opportunity to meet other Fellows from around the country and network with other political types.

Fellowships are unpaid and persons must attend a DCCC campaign training in their region of the country before they will be assigned to a race. Housing will be provided if necessary by the campaign. Trainings will be held at the end of May for the summer and full sessions and at the end of August for the fall GOTV session.

The Fellows Program Schedules:

• Summer Session: June-End of August
• Full Session: June-Election Day
• Fall GOTV Session: End of August-Election Day

To apply for this program please fill out the online application and submit a one page resume and cover letter to this link no later than April 1stth 2010. If you have additional questions please feel free to contact Makese Motley at (202) 863-1500 or at DCCCFellows@DCCC.org

Equal Opportunity Policy:

The DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee. The DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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Job Offer - Online Communications Manager, Friends of the World Food Program

Position Description:

Friends of the World Food Program (Friends of WFP) is seeking a full-time Online Communications Manager. This individual will be responsible for managing and supporting the organization’s online strategies in the U.S. market and ensuring brand and messaging alignment with global campaigns as appropriate.

The Online Communications Manager will work with a small, dynamic staff to integrate communication efforts among fundraising, advocacy and volunteer engagement initiatives. This position will also leverage new and existing technology ideas to spread the organization’s mission across multiple online channels. The ideal candidate will keep abreast of the latest online trends and explore ways to use these trends creatively.

Essential Functions:

Writing:

• Maintain and update content on organization’s website
• Write blog entries and coordinate postings among staff
• Manage the production of monthly e-newsletter from an editorial and technical perspective
• Write and edit compelling email action alerts and appeals

Online Campaigns (Fundraising, Advocacy and Volunteer Engagement):

• Develop and implement online campaigns which include web, social media, email marketing and multimedia components
• Track, analyze and report campaign results
• Develop and adapt content for social media to further the fundraising, advocacy and volunteer engagement goals of the organization
• Cultivate relationships with bloggers
• Strengthen and expand online fundraising, advocacy and volunteer engagement efforts
• Analyze the effectiveness of current web fundraising through analytics and historical giving data
• Coordinate scheduling and messaging of email campaigns
• Develop creative strategies to build and expand constituent base

 Constituent Relationship Management:

• Knowledge of CRM systems (preferably Convio Common Ground)
• Ability to run queries and manage email lists

Education & Experience: 

The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree and possess 3-5 years experience in online communications. Technical competency, knowledge of online marketing techniques, and experience with social media are highly desired. The ideal applicant will have strong writing and editing skills, with a proven track record of producing compelling content. Attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, and desire to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment are a must.

Compensation:

Competitive salary with full benefits.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and email marketing/campaign writing sample to dcolaiacovo@friendsofwfp.org with “Online Communications Manager” in the subject line. Application deadline: February 26, 2010. No phone calls please.

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Internship – Politics, Solidarity Strategies

Location:

Washington, DC

Solidarity Strategies is looking for a high energy, smart, productive intern, interested in gaining hands on, practical political experience. Interns will directly assist senior staff in designing campaign programs for labor unions, progressive organizations and targeted campaigns.

Duties/Job Descripton:

The internship will offer students a structured experience working one-on-one with senior staff – the intern’s staff mentor. Interns will learn to analyze key political issues and articulate solutions to the pressing problems of the day. We hope that our interns will learn that activism and participation in the democratic process yields results.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with campaign planning, research and targeting of 2010 races
• Helping to coordinate political activity in targeted states
• Assisting supervisor with preparation for meetings and events
• Working at trainings, meetings and events with senior staff on behalf of clients
• General office support
• Tracking and organizing grassroots efforts with a focus on connecting individual citizens to coalition members

Requirements:

• Commitment to progressive politics
• Academic background and interest in politics
• Eagerness to learn
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong research skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally within a diverse community
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented and reliable

Compensation:

Internships are unpaid, but offer great experience, incredible networking opportunities and we will happily work with your school to ensure course credit. Based on performance the internship could grow into a paid position with Solidarity Strategies.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position, as well as a resume and writing sample (no more than 2 pages) to solidarityinternship@gmail.com

Application Deadline:

Open until filled.

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Internship – Immigration and Refugee Policy, Capitol Hill

The Capitol Hill government relations office of the Episcopal Church is looking for interns passionate about working on immigration and refugee policy issues. Applicants must have strong research and writing skills; should be knowledgeable of immigration and refugee policy; and must commit at least twenty hours-a-week. Interns will gain policy experience and help execute the Church’s mission to serve refugees and immigrants. Current law students, Spanish-speakers, Episcopalians, and those with experience in immigration and refugee policy are especially encouraged to apply. Please send a single-page résumé, a brief cover letter, and writing sample to ogrimmigrationinternship@episcopalchurch.org

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Job Offer – Community Outreach and Service Specialist, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty

How to Apply / Contact:

Please send your resume to eom.resumes@dc.gov with ”MOCRS/JTRL” in the subject line. At this time, we are only accepting applications from those currently living in the DC Metropolitan area. 

Description & Details:

The Executive Office of Mayor Adrian M. Fenty seeks enthusiastic, motivated, dedicated individuals to serve in the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services as Outreach & Service Specialists.

Ideal candidates are familiar with DC government structure, take initiative to solve problems, are resourceful and efficient, manage time well, and are available and willing to work non-traditional hours. Candidates must be community oriented and prepared to attend community meetings on week nights and weekends.

Experience with community involvement is essential. Representatives will work closely with the Mayor and District agencies to address and resolve issues within each of the 8 Wards.

We are looking for individuals who are ready to join our team in completing the Mayor’s vision for improving constituent outreach services across the District. Bachelor’s Degree at minimum is preferred. A love for politics is a plus.

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Job Offer – Director of Divelopment, The COPD Foundation

Overview:

Every 4 minutes an individual with COPD dies in the United States. COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is currently the 4th leading cause of death, but will be the third leading cause of death by 2020. The NIH estimates that 12 million individuals have been diagnosed with COPD, and 12 million more are symptomatic or developing COPD.

COPD is an umbrella term used to describe any one of or a whole group of lung diseases. The lung diseases include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory asthma, and severe bronchiectasis. COPD can rob individuals and their family of their livelihood, their quality of life and their future. The costs to the healthcare system and to society are enormous. But, there is much that can be done.

If you are you ready to tackle a big job, if you are looking to make a significant difference in people’s lives, if you are a leader with the proven fundraising expertise to help build an organization from the ground floor up, read on.

Director of Development:

The COPD Foundation, established in 2004, is a leading organization dedicated to developing and supporting research, education, early diagnosis and enhanced therapy for persons whose lives are impacted by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Through a collaborative agreement, the Alpha-1 Foundation is supporting the COPD Foundation’s start-up with staff and financial resources. The current annual budget is close to $5 million, with over 90% restricted to programs. The COPD Foundation seeks a dynamic, forward thinking fundraising professional to join its team. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s overall fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement targeted fundraising strategies and tactics to build the COPD donor base through activities such as major giving, planned giving, grants, membership appeals, direct mail solicitations, and on-line giving.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for the COPD Digest audience.
• Develop and implement strategies to use the Foundation’s web site to raise funds and increase involvement by potential donors.
• Assist in obtaining corporate and foundation grants for various COPD Foundation programs.
• Develop strategies to maximize return from special events.
• Work with board members, staff and donors to identify funding opportunities and to assist in achieving objectives.
• Establish and achieve the Foundation’s annual revenue budget; manage the fundraising annual expense budget.
• Devise key business processes, departmental structure, management practices and communications. Develop analytic reports to track and evaluate program and department performance.
• Hire, train and supervise subordinate staff in all aspects of fundraising and administration as funding becomes available.
• Priorities for the next 12 to 18 Months
• Establish a mechanism to engage the existing database membership in regular giving to the Foundation.
• Identify high income and high profile individual donors.
• Identify foundations and corporations that are interested in fiscally supporting the Foundation and its mission.
• Clarify the role of special events in overall annual funding.

Requirements:

• BA a must, Masters preferred; Five or more years of Development experience
• Familiarity with medical research and care issues a plus
• Experience in building relationships with donors
• Experience in major gifts, planned gifts, grant writing, direct mail and membership appeals, special events
• Experience in using the internet to raise funds and increase involvement by potential donors
• Experience in promoting programs to appeal to donors
• Experience working cooperatively with volunteers
• Familiar with Raiser’s Edge and prospect research software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to meet with donors
• Desire to be part of an evolving organization and to contribute to its growth and reputation
• Ability to be flexible and to keep a global perspective while managing day-to-day detail

Application Process:

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to COPD@transitionguides.com. For inquiries please contact Ginna Goodenow at (301) 439-6635 (301) 439-6635 or ggoodenow@transitionguides.com.

About COPD Foundation:

COPD Foundation is a 501 ( c ) 3 not-for-profit organization co-founded in 2004 by entrepreneur John W. Walsh, an individual with COPD who is determined to make a difference in the lives of those with COPD. The mission of the COPD Foundation is to develop and support programs, which improve the quality of life through research, education, early diagnosis, & enhanced therapy for persons whose lives are impacted by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Position based in greater Washington, DC. satellite office.

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