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The internships, fellowships, and opportunities posted on this website are for student informational purposes and should not be considered an endorsement by Miami University or the Department of Political Science of any political party, candidate, or special interest group.

posted 6/1: Internship Nepal offers students an opportunity to students for internships in law, political science, and human rights research. 

Internship Nepal comes blended with the following inclusions and activities:

• Accommodations-Food, Wi-Fi, and Homestay at affordable costs
• Placements in various organizations working in the fields of human rights
• Data facts recollection, active research, and statistical analysis
• Brainstorming, interaction sessions and presentations
• Interviews with renowned personnel in this line of work
• Library visits, reports and thesis preparation
• Regular hikes, trips and tours inside and outside Kathmandu valley
• Guaranteed continuous guidance and individual support to the students from trained journalists and professionals
• Practical, competitive and pro-active approach on the field as is demanded by this line of work

If interested in exploring opportunities with Internship Nepal in Kathmandu, you can email info@internhsipnepal.com or visit their website for more information. 

posted 5/1: As Mike DeWine begins to explore the future of his service to Ohioans, his candidate committee, Mike DeWine for Ohio, has openings for those interested in internships. If you want to learn how a candidate committee works, get involved with Republican politics, or build connections across Ohio, the Mike DeWine for Ohio team is looking! They are located in downtown Columbus in the Ohio Republican Party building at 211 S. 5th Street and are willing to accommodate most course loads and schedules. If you are interested or have any questions, please email there is a problem handling links.  for application information. 

Posted 4/20: The Butler County Democratic Party is seeking ambitious and hard-working people to support our coordinated campaign efforts. We are currently focused on research and organizing projects as well as on various local and statewide campaigns. We look for interns on a rolling and ongoing basis to assist with our daily operations. Interns will be responsible for helping to support the various facets of the party. They are as follows:

• Field and Organizing
• Political Data/Targeting
• Volunteer and Voter Outreach
• Communications
• Information Technology
• Operations
• Research
• Administrative
• Finance
• Voter Protection

The ideal candidate must be high energy, efficient, well-organized and be able to think on his/her feet. We are looking for people who can multi-task, work well with deadlines and under pressure and are strongly committed to Democratic ideals. Candidates with excellent oral and written communication skills are preferred.

Interns will work primarily out of our headquarters in downtown Hamilton. There are limited opportunities to work in the field with regional chairs in Middletown, West Chester and Oxford. There are opportunities for evening and weekend hours as well as during the regular ‘business’ day. We will accommodate school and work schedules. If you are enthusiastic, excited about politics and want to learn, this is a great opportunity to see things from the inside. This rewarding and valuable opportunity is a non-paid internship, but can frequently be applied toward credit for school.

To be considered for this opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to butlercountydems@gmail.com.

Butler County Democratic Party
224-226 Park Avenue
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 896-5201

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posted 1/26: Environment America is currently looking for seniors to participate in a fellowship with the organization to "defend the progress [they've] made and stay focused on what America can do and must do for our environment". 

Environment America is looking to recruit a team of staff that will work to:

• Protect the bees by banning toxic chemicals that are helping to drive bees and other pollinators toward extinction.
• Commit more communities and campuses to 100% renewable energy and to fight to keep more fossil fuels in the ground
• Protect the parks and places loved by all.
• Most of all, they're committed to inviting everyone to join, regardless of political divisions, Environment America strives to protect the same environment that everyone lives in.

For more information on Environment America, click this link and to apply for a job with the organization, click this link.

posted 1/26: The United States Public Interest Research Group is currently recruiting seniors for their own fellowship. The U.S. PIRG fellowship will "defend the progress [they've] made and stay focused on what America can do and must do for the public interest."

Those recruited to work in the fellowship will work to:

• Keep chemicals linked to cancer out of rivers, food and bodies by banning Monsanto's Roundup unless it's proven safe
• Keep a "consumer cop on the financial beat" despite the protests of Wall Street lobbyists.
• Keep big donors from gaining even more influence over elections.

If interested in working with the U.S. PIRG, please click this link

Posted 12/9: The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is looking for recent college/graduate school alumni to apply for a six to nine month fellowship in Washington DC focusing on arms control, peace, and international security issues. Scoville Fellows work with one of more than two dozen participating public-interest organizations. They may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, public education and advocacy on a range of security issues, including nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, non-proliferation, missile defense, weapons trade, environmental and energy security, and peacekeeping, that support the goals of their host organization, and may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings and Congressional hearings.

Fellows are supervised by senior level staff and often have the opportunity to publish articles, blogs, or reports. The program also arranges meetings for the fellows with policy experts. Many former Scoville Fellows have gone on to pursue graduate degrees in international relations and taken prominent positions in the field of peace and security with public interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia and media.

Candidates must have an excellent academic record and a strong interest in issues of peace and security. The program is open to all U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens living in the U.S. eligible for employment. Benefits include a $3,000 monthly salary, health insurance, board and alumni mentoring, travel to Washington, DC to begin the fellowship, and a small stipend to attend meetings or take a course.

The Application Deadline for the Fall 2017 Deadline is January 6, 2017 while the Spring 2018 deadline is October 2, 2017.

For further information, program description and application requirements, contact at: (202) 446-1565, info@scoville.org or www.scoville.org 

Posted 8/29: On September 6-7, Allison Rosebrough, a 2016 Miami graduate and fellow at the Orr Fellowship, will be visiting Miami University to speak to students about the possibility of joining the Orr Fellowship.

The Orr Fellowship is a two-year post-graduate fellowship that connects talented young individuals with start-ups and high growth companies. The Orr Fellowship is open to all majors and is looking for students who are interested.

Application Requirements are as follows:

• Cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher (students with as low as a 3.2 GPA and extensive leadership experience may be considered)
• Strong interest in entrepreneurial business and/or organizational leadership
• Demonstrated leadership potential (leaders in on and off-campus organizations/athletics)
• An expected graduation date of December 2016 or May 2017 with one or more undergraduate major 

If interested in applying, please visit the Orr Fellowship's website at www.orrfellowship.org

POSTED 8/1: The Cincinnati office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown is seeking interns for the fall of 2016 Semester. Interns in Senator Brown’s Office work on a wide range of projects with staff.  Our internships are designed primarily for the educational benefit of students currently enrolled in college and are unpaid. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the office administration, activities, working with constituents, developing special programs, writing briefings, and attending community events.  As an intern, you will: Gain insight into the workings of a Senate office and the federal government Speak with constituent on the phone, or at special events Open and distribute constituent mail, review incoming correspondence Assist the staff with casework requests Improve your writing skills and customer service skills Research legislative issues, monitor Senate committees Complete projects and briefing requests as assigned Hours and duration of the internships are negotiable. To apply, please contact Stuart_Zorn@brown.senate.gov. For additional information, please call Senator Brown’s office at 513-684-1021.

POSTED 8/1: The Ohio House Democratic Caucus (OHDC) is currently seeking motivated, politically-minded individuals to join the OHDC Internship Program for the 2016 election cycle from when they return to school in August until November 15th.

Ohio House Democratic Caucus interns are expected to have the following qualities:
• Interest in politics, government, campaigns and/or public affairs
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Strong attention to detail

Ohio House Democratic Caucus interns are expected to perform the following tasks:
• Work with the caucus on upkeep and maintenance of donor database
• Donor research
• Produce weekly news clips of House candidates and opponents
• Analysis of campaign data
• Direct voter contact by phone and/or door
• Other duties as needed

Ohio House Democratic Caucus interns are expected to gain the following skills:
• Wide ranging knowledge of campaign strategy and targeting
• Research and tracking techniques
• Data tracking and upkeep
• Familiarity with NGP VAN and VoteBuilder software

Interested applicants should submit a resume to Alyssa Wischmann at awischmann@ohiodems.org

 Posted 1/5/16

ONGOING: Mayor John Cranley's office is now accepting applications for spring, summer, and fall internships. If interested, send your resume and writing sample to cranley.internships@cincinnati-oh.gov

ONGOING:  Rep. Wenstrup’s is looking for spring interns in his Cincinnati office. 

Spring Session – Preference will extended to those who submit applications by November 15th
Summer Session – Preference will extended to those who submit applications by April 15th
Fall Session – Preference will extended to those who submit applications by July 15th

Visit his Internship Application website to apply.

ONGOING: You are invited to participate in the Humanities Center’s new Research Apprenticeship Program. You can now apply to work as a paid Research Apprenticeship on a real research project conducted by a member of the humanities faculty at Miami University. The goal of this program is to foster faculty-student collaborations that give students valuable experience assisting on a real research projects. Please go to Research Apprenticeship Opportunities to see a list of current openings and instructions on how to apply. There are currently openings on a number of exciting projects. You can read more about the Research Apprenticeships Program and other undergraduate research opportunities by going to the Humanities Center website and highlighting the UNDERGRADUATE menu item. Tim Melley, Professor of English and Director of the Miami University Humanities Center

ONGOING: American Progress’s Communications team works to pursue progressive change by connecting American Progress’s experts, ideas, events, and publications with the media and the public. The team works to develop and execute comprehensive and innovative communications strategies to get American Progress’s policy priorities the attention they deserve.

Visit the website for more information.

ONGOING: Join the 21st Century Transportation Action Team

ONGOING: The Borgen Project, a national campaign focused on alleviating poverty in developing nations. Through securing support from congressional leaders, we hope to pass bills and mobilize citizens to become more knowledgeable and active on development and foreign aid policies. We've got internship and volunteer opportunities opening in our Seattle office and nationwide.

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ONGOING: The Cornerstone Government Affairs intern program provides a unique opportunity for selected candidates to gain irreplaceable experience at the heart of Capitol Hill. Our intern program offers first-hand exposure to the people and processes of Congress and Washington, DC. Interested candidates should apply directly to Cornerstone’s Intern Coordinator, Madeleine Cantrel at mcantrel@cgagroup.com. An application includes a cover letter and resume.

The email’s subject line should read: Full Name – Internship Application. 

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