Havighurst Events Calendar

Sep 27: Inside Washington info session @7:30pm, 160 Williams

Oct 13: Fall Break-NO CLASSES

Oct 23-25: Mike Dittoe, Public Leader Fellow in Residence

Oct 25: JANUS Forum w/Alice Rivlin & David Walker

Nov 22-24: Thanksgiving Break-NO CLASSES

Dec 11-15: Final Exams Schedule

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Posted 9/25: On Tuesday, October 3, Dr. Erica Edwards of the Department of Political Science will lead a lecture/discussion of the 2017 German Elections.  The event will be in Harrison Hall Room 304 at 6:00pm.  Free pizza and pop will be provided!

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 9/25: U.S. PIRG is about standing up for the public interest and doing all we can to win – the same approach that over the past 45 years has helped us win literally hundreds of victories. Because of these laws and other policies, people are recycling more and wasting less, buying healthier and safer products, getting a better deal on credit card fees and student loans, driving cleaner and safer cars, drinking cleaner water, and living longer, healthier lives.

We’re looking for smart, passionate, and driven students who work well in a team and want to make a tangible difference. Specifically, we’re hiring our 2018 class of U.S. PIRG Fellows and Digital Campaigners to help run powerful campaigns for the public interest.

We need students from Miami University to join our fight and become leaders who will stand up for what’s right.

The Fellowship program is a great entry point to fact-based advocacy. During your 2-year fellowship, you will learn everything you need to know to become an advocate for issues like consumer protection, government reform, and modernizing our elections.

As a Digital Campaigner, you will support our campaign team by running a powerful digital campaign to tackle problems like the overuse of antibiotics and overturning Citizen’s United.

If you are interested in applying for one of our positions, visit our website at jobs.uspirg.org to fill out an application.

Posted 9/15

Paducah Police Department 

POSTED 8/1: The Miami University John E. Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg has developed an exciting and unique internship program open to students studying at MUDEC each spring.  As an extension of the semester program, students are invited to apply for one of several internship opportunities in Luxembourg that will begin immediately following the spring semester and continue into July.  This is a fantastic opportunity not only for students to study in one of the capitals of Europe for a semester, but to gain significant global professional experience as well, spending nearly 8 consecutive months in the Grand Duchy if participating in the new internship program.

The Center for Education Reform is hiring interns.

Are you ready to make a difference in the U.S. education system? Do you want to gain knowledge about ed policy? Do you have a knack for research and strong communications skills?

If so, we want you to intern at the Center for Education Reform (CER), the leading voice and advocate for education reform in America!

As a CER intern, you’ll be working in all aspects of education policy, including research, advocacy, legislative affairs, and public relations. Here are some bullet points for your future resume:

• Research current education issues by collecting data, analyzing reports, and preparing policy briefs.
• Support outreach efforts to members of Congress, state legislators, charter-school leaders, and the media.Maintain contact info for policymakers, charter-school leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to our blog, e-newsletter, and clips report with interesting and topical content.
• Help with mailings, press releases, database entry, filing, and answering the phone. 
• A stipend is available to cover travel and food.
  
  

Intrigued? Send your resume and a cover letter to apply@edreform.com.

Posted 8/25: The Orr Fellowship is now accepting applications.  A fellowship representative, Kasey Woomer, will be on campus September 7 to speak with interested students.

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 2017 or May 2018 with one or more undergraduate major 
  

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

Posted 8/25: Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Internship

The Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is extending an internship opportunity to the students in the Political Science Department at Miami University. During this internship, students will work closely with the emergency management team on community preparedness projects, emergency planning, exercise design, and County mitigation strategies.

This internship, although unpaid, will grant students the opportunity to learn about the field of emergency management, and will equip them with invaluable knowledge and experience with County emergency preparedness and response actions.
Participants can obtain valuable in-depth experience in emergency management and other related fields. In addition, interns will:

• Work with an innovative team in the field of emergency management
• Contribute to community projects
• Get relevant experience for resume building
• Develop confidence walking into an interview with numerous examples to use
• Obtain a greater understanding of career possibilities and areas of interest
• Gain marketability for employment opportunities after graduation
  
  

Interested students should contact Emily Lakamp, at Emily.Lakamp@hamilton-co.org, and should include a copy of their resume and completed internship application for review.

POSTED 8/23: Rep. Davidson is looking for interns...Apply Today by following this link.

Congressman Warren Davidson, Republican Representative from Ohio’s 8th district is looking for highly motivated and qualified students to intern in the Washington D.C office.

The Intern Experience
As in intern you will experience the day to day operations of how politics work in our nation’s capital. You will have an integral role in the office where you will be assisting the congressional staff and Congressman in numerous ways, including:

• Giving tours of the Capitol to constituents
• Doing research projects and assignments on legislative issues to assist the Congressman and the legislative staff
• Attend hearings and meetings within the Capitol about important topics facing our country
• Going to catered receptions on and off Capitol Hill where you can network with fellow interns and staff
• Constituent services, delivering important documents throughout the Capitol Hill Complex, and many other exciting tasks
  

Spending a semester in our nation’s capital is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where students learn new skills, gain knowledge of the policy process, and establish a professional network. Your experience and connections will serve as a strong foundation for your intended career in the public sector.

How to Become an Intern
Becoming an intern on Capitol Hill is very competitive, yet rewarding. If interested, please go to our website and fill out the application. We have 3 intern sessions with the following application deadlines:

• Fall Session: August 31
• Spring Session: December 31
• Summer Session: March 31
  

Past interns have: attended competitive graduate programs, worked in the Ohio State Legislature, and secured employment on Capitol Hill.
If you have any questions feel free to call our office at 202-225-6205.

Posted 8/21: Connie Pillich for Governor

Our internship is designed to train college students and recent post-grads to become community organizers and political leaders. Interns will learn skills that will prepare them for entry-level positions on political campaigns. These skills include mobilizing communities, organizing political events, volunteer recruitment, and managing campaign data. We are looking for students with a passion to elect Democrats in Ohio.

Internships are available with flexible hours and will likely include some of the following activities:

• Voter contact, recruitment of volunteers, and the training of the new set of volunteers.
• Campaign research encompassing a variety of information ranging from issue briefs to public record research.
• Assist in the planning, promotion and execution of campaign events.
  
  

Who are we looking for?

• Smart, energetic, and fun people who are interested in gaining experience and involvement in politics • Strong computer and internet skills (Microsoft Office, internet research, email, social media etc.);
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work product;
• Available to intern 10-15 hours per week;
• In the process of earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Recent post-grads are encouraged to apply!
  
  

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, and at least three professional references by email, with the subject line “Friends of Connie Pillich Internship 2017” to pillichcampuscoordinator@gmail.com.

posted 8/21: 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. 

To apply fill out the online application here.

posted 8/17: Mike DeWine for Ohio

Mike DeWine For Ohio is searching for motivated and interested interns in their Columbus office for the Fall of 2017!

POSTED 7/6: Rep. Chabot is looking for fall 2017 interns...Apply Today: email a resume, cover letter and writing sample to joe.abner@mail.house.gov.

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

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 9/25: U.S. PIRG is about standing up for the public interest and doing all we can to win – the same approach that over the past 45 years has helped us win literally hundreds of victories. Because of these laws and other policies, people are recycling more and wasting less, buying healthier and safer products, getting a better deal on credit card fees and student loans, driving cleaner and safer cars, drinking cleaner water, and living longer, healthier lives.

We’re looking for smart, passionate, and driven students who work well in a team and want to make a tangible difference. Specifically, we’re hiring our 2018 class of U.S. PIRG Fellows and Digital Campaigners to help run powerful campaigns for the public interest.

We need students from Miami University to join our fight and become leaders who will stand up for what’s right.

The Fellowship program is a great entry point to fact-based advocacy. During your 2-year fellowship, you will learn everything you need to know to become an advocate for issues like consumer protection, government reform, and modernizing our elections.

As a Digital Campaigner, you will support our campaign team by running a powerful digital campaign to tackle problems like the overuse of antibiotics and overturning Citizen’s United.

If you are interested in applying for one of our positions, visit our website at jobs.uspirg.org to fill out an application.

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 8/25: The Orr Fellowship is now accepting applications.  A fellowship representative, Kasey Woomer, will be on campus September 7 to speak with interested students.

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 2017 or May 2018 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 2017 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.

Seattle Internships

Telecommute Internships

Volunteer Opportunities

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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