Havighurst Events Calendar

Aug 24: Convocation

Aug 27: Fall Semester Begins

Sep 3: Labor Day Holiday - No Classes

Sep 12: Slice and Advice (First Year POL students only)

Sep 14: Memorial for Karen Dawisha

Sep 20: Constitution Day Speaker: Professor Patrick Deneen 

Sep 26: Darrell West Lecture in American Politics with Benjamin Wittes

Nov 21-25: Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes

Dec 10-14: Final Exam Week

Dec 14: Fall Commencement

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Sept 26 @ 7:00 PM at Armstrong Student Center

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 8/16: We are currently accepting applications for 2018 Fall Internships in Congressman Brad Wenstrup’s Cincinnati and Peebles offices. These internships are part-time and unpaid. While academic credit may be obtained, many students do the internships strictly for the educational experience. Applicants must be enrolled in college or graduate student.

Apply at: https://wenstrup.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=3257 

POSTED 8/17: The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) is the leading Super PAC supporting Republican candidates for the U.S. House. CLF plans to spend $100 million during the 2018 cycle, while maintaining more than 35 grassroots field offices across the country.

Fantastic opportunity for those interested in building a resume and learning more about campaigns and politics. Flexible hours and able to work with busy schedules. Interns may earn college credit with this internship.

CONTACT IF INTERESTED: Chase Hite - chite@theclf.org

Application Deadline: August 31

Posted 8/8/18: Job Description: Interns will assist Democratic Candidate and Former US Attorney Steve Dettelbach’s 2018 campaign for Ohio Attorney General.

Duties include: assisting the fundraising, communications and political teams with various tasks, administrative staff support, and more! School and work schedules are acceptable but must be flexible to work a minimum of 10 hours per a week. We are willing to work with interns to accommodate their schedules. Interns will be an integral part of the campaign and will have the opportunity for growth and advancement.

Job Qualifications: An interest in Democratic politics. Ability and willingness to work under close deadlines in a fast-paced working environment. Must have excellent writing and computer skills, organizational, and customer services skills. Candidates are to have patience and ability to work within a diverse group of individuals. Strong teamwork, and writing skills ARE A MUST! Ensure discretion and common sense when dealing with sensitive or timely information.

Salary: Unpaid.
Location: Remote – though there are offices in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.
To Apply: Please send a resume to James Hartnett at james@steveforohio.com

Posted 8/06/18: Unpaid Internships Available for Fall 2018

Program Management Intern: Open World Leadership Center - Washington, DC

Description of Program: Open World brings delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the other countries of Eurasia, Kosovo, and Mongolia for ten day programs that focus on contact with professional peers. The delegations of emerging leaders include parliamentarians, judges, mayors, doctors, educators, NGO organizers, and cultural leaders. Five delegates and a facilitator comprise the typical size of a delegation. Orientation in Washington includes up to ten groups (fifty people).

Ability to speak and write in one of the following languages is desirable, but not required: Armenian, Russian, Ukrainian, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Moldovan (Romanian), Mongolian, Kazakh, Serbian, Turkish, or Georgian languages.

Basic Tasks: 

• Assist with the Washington orientation program, including observing presentations for content, and discussing during coffee and lunch breaks the reactions of the participants.
• Follow up with delegations through Open World alumni coordinators in Russia and Ukraine to determine and input results in our client management system.
• Assist with Congressional affairs including outreach and communication.
• Update website and help manage content. Help with researching and drafting articles as well as other outreach materials for the Open World website.
• Draft executive correspondence.
• Participate in refining the Open World outreach strategy and provide writing and research support.
• Other projects as assigned.

Job Type: Internship; Salary: $0.00/year; Required experience: Entry- to intermediate level experience: 1 year

Posted 8/01: Intern with DeWine/Husted for Ohio!

DeWine Husted for Ohio is searching for motivated interns for Fall 2018!

• Elect the next Governor and Lt. Governor of Ohio
• Gain political experience in a crucial battleground state
• Attend events and rallies
• Get an inside view of how campaigns work

Contact Haylee Dunahay for more information at (419) 296-8282 or Haylee@MikeDeWine.com

Download Application Form

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Posted 7/12: FALL INTERNS NEEDED FOR AFTAB FOR CONGRESS

Do you want to get more involved in the political process? Do you want to help bring a new

direction to Congress?

Aftab Pureval is a young progressive running for House of Representatives in Ohio’s 1st District,

and his campaign is looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to join his team. Click here to learn more about his campaign.

Description

Interns will get the opportunity to work up-close on a political campaign, working with a diverse

staff to assist with event planning, fundraising, communications, and policy research.

Opportunities:

• Meet and form relationships with elected officials and community leaders
• Explore and learn about different communities within Ohio’s 1st district
• Expand your personal network
• Build marketable skills in areas such as communications, research, and beyond
• Help coordinate events such as parades, rallies, and fundraising events
• Fun and challenging work atmosphere
  
  

Schedule:

Interns will generally be expected to work 10-20 hours a week. The campaign is willing to work

around students’ class and homework schedules to set up weekly hours, and will be flexible and

understanding with students.

Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in politics and learning more about local communities
• Able to talk and work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Organized and thorough
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once
• Self-sufficient; able to work without constant supervision
  
  

This internship is unpaid, but the campaign will gladly assist with fulfilling any college credit

requirements.

Please contact Peter Bandrowsky at peter@aftabforohio.com to ask any questions or send a

resume to apply.

Posted 7/17:

Senator Rob Portman's office is now accepting applications for Fall internships in the Cincinnati office.

Internships in the Cincinnati office of Senator Rob Portman offer college-aged students an exciting introduction to the U.S. Senate and the workings of a Senate office.  

Interns are assigned to work alongside staff responsible for the Senator’s legislative, press, and administrative operations.

Internships are designed primarily for students who have completed at least one full year of collegiate undergraduate coursework. Preference is given to students who are residents of Ohio.

Applications will be reviewed for 2018 Fall Semester internships on a rolling basis. Please complete the appropriate application below and email it to Portman_Internships@portman.senate.gov along with: 1) resume; 2) one page explanation of interest in the internship; and 3) two letters of recommendation.

Please contact the office at 513-684-3265 or via email at Portman_Internships@portman.senate.gov for any questions regarding Senator Portman’s Internship program.

The application can be accessed here:

https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/files/serve?File_id=AAFFB3B2-5963-4BF1-83D9-07428D562379

Posted 7/18: Intern for Congressman Dave Joyce

In their Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for high school and college students. Although all internships in all offices are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.

In Washington, interns' responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

 For more information click here, or contact Burke Smith, Burke.Smith@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-5731

Spring 2019 White House Internship Program

 

The Spring 2019 White House Internship Program application is now open. 

 

The application portal will remain open until 11:59PM EDT on Friday, August 24, 2018.  Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

 

The Spring 2019 White House Internship Program term runs from Wednesday, January 16 to Friday, April 12, 2019.  All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the internship program start date, and must be able to commit to the full internship term to be eligible.  Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet at least one of the following criteria to apply:

 

- Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution).

 

- Have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the internship program start date.

 

- Are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty—for any length of time—in the two years preceding the internship program start date.

 

The White House Internship Program is highly competitive.  Applicants are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to public service, leadership in the community, and commitment to the Trump Administration.  Questions about the White House Internship Program application can be directed to intern_application@who.eop.gov.  More information, including details about placements in the White House Internship Program and a list of frequently asked questions, can be found on the White House website:  https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/internships.

 

Posted 7/9:

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program is a U.S.Department of State program, administered by Howard University that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding

young people for careers as Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State. Candidates must be graduating seniors or college graduates with strong academic records

and a desire to promote positive change in the world. The Rangel Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign

Service, women, and those with financial need. Selected fellows will receive support for graduate school and will enter into exciting and rewarding careers representing the

United States overseas.

 

Application Deadline

Email: rangelprogram@howard.edu

Phone: 202-806-4367 or 877-633-0002

 

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be seeking admission to graduate school in fall 2019 for a two-year program at a U.S.-based institution
• Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.

 

Virtual Student Federal Service Now Accepting Applications

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for the Virtual StudentFederal Service (VSFS). The Virtual Student Federal Service is the largest virtual internship program in the world! This year we will offer 1,500 positions with 50+ federal agencies. VSFS offers unique mentoring and exposure to job opportunities within the U.S. government. Each year, applications are open to U.S. college students during the entire month of July on USAJOBS. Real experience is waiting for students across the federal government, including at NASA, Smithsonian, U.S. Department of State, Forest Service, Indian Health Service, CIA, National Park Service and others. Learn more about the projects offered for 2018 through 2019. To #ApplyinJuly to their top three projects, students must log on to USAJOBS, create an account, build a resume, write a statement of interest, and upload a transcript.  Students play an important role in moving the government forward from analog to digital. There’s something for everyone: graphic design, research, mapping, videography, history, analysis, marketing, community management, writing, calculation, policy planning, app development, and more!  eInterns should expect to spend ten hours a week on their project from September through May. This is unpaid, volunteer work, but eInterns make connections that make a difference, gain valuable experience, and sometimes get course credit. All applicants must be U.S. citizens in student status at a university in the U.S. or abroad. VSFS is open to undergrad through PhD candidates taking classes full or part-time, in-person or on-line.

Posted 7/9:

Founded in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson, the White House Fellows program is one of America’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government.

Selected individuals typically spend a year working as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Posted 6/29:

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2019 Pickering Graduate Fellowship Program at pickeringfellowship.org! 

Application Deadline: September 20, 2018

pickeringfellowship.org

Program Contact

Pickeringfellowship@howard.edu

202-806-4367

 

The Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2019 Fellowship.

The Pickering Graduate Fellowship is a U.S. Department of State program, administered by Howard University, that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State. Candidates must be graduating seniors or college graduates. The Program welcomes the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department, women, and those with financial need.  Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in our diplomatic efforts, the program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, social, and geographic diversity.  Applicants with any undergraduate major are welcome to apply. Selected fellows will receive support for graduate school and will enter exciting and rewarding careers representing the United States overseas.

 

Program Benefits

An orientation to the Program and the Foreign Service at Howard University in Washington, D.C. in mid-June 2019.

Two summer internships, one in Washington, D.C. in the summer 2020 and one overseas at a U.S. embassy in summer 2021.

Up to $37,500 annually toward tuition, fees and living expenses for a two-year master’s degree in fields related to the Foreign Service such as Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, and International Relations at a U.S.-based institution.

Mentoring from a Foreign Service Officer throughout the duration of the fellowship.

Employment in the State Department Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program and meet Foreign Service entry requirements, in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy, with each Rangel Fellow committing to a minimum of five years of service.

 

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. citizenship

Seeking admission to graduate school in fall 2019 for a two-year graduate program in an area of relevance to the Foreign Service at a U.S.-based institution

Cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application

 

About the U.S. Foreign Service

Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State are responsible for formulating, implementing and supporting U.S. foreign policy. Their work includes analyzing political and economic events around the world; negotiating with foreign governments; assisting U.S. citizens abroad; educating foreign audiences about American culture and values; and managing an embassy’s operations. They are engaged in foreign policy issues such as conflict resolution, human rights, environmental and health issues, nuclear nonproliferation, and educational exchange. A Foreign Service career is much more than just a job; it is a uniquely demanding and rewarding way of life. Foreign Service Officers work in Washington, D.C. and in more than 250 diplomatic posts worldwide. As representatives of the United States, Foreign Service Officers have a direct impact on people’s lives, witness history in the making, and help create and implement U.S. policy.

Posted 4/4:

 City Year, an education-focused nonprofit organization in 28 cities across the US, is currently hiring AmeriCorps members for the 2018-2019 school year. I think you are a strong fit for this position and highly encourage you to apply. 

City Year AmeriCops members serve full-time in high-need schools to help students build social-emotional and academic skills.  City Year trains our AmeriCorps members to be leaders in a challenging role to support students where they are, not as teachers, but as near-peer student success coaches.

The benefits of serving a year with City Year include:

• A bi-weekly living stipend ($1,260 a month)
• $5,920 Segal Education Award
• Exclusive scholarships to more than 110 leading colleges and universities for graduate and undergraduate programs
• 11-months of professional development
• And more!

I encourage you to consider this opportunity or refer a friend who has the interest, passion and skills to help students reach their full potential.

 

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, please complete this form to get in touch with a City Year recruiter today.

 

Posted 3/26:

OHDC Internship Program The Ohio House Democratic Caucus (OHDC) is currently seeking motivated, politically-minded individuals to join the OHDC Internship Program for the 2018 election cycle.

Interns will work directly with a Democratic candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives.

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
  
  

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a resume to Nick Tuell at OHDC@Ohiodems.org with a subject line: “Internship Application”. Please include your availability and location. Placement is flexible depending on your location.

Posted 5/30:

Are you interested in politics? Are you looking for a way to help Ohio take a step in the right direction?  Or should we say left?

You can build your resume and get first-hand experience on the campaign trail. Campaign interns get the opportunity to meet key players shaping Ohio’s political landscape. Interns will also be able to take part in parades and community events, which doesn’t seem like work at all! Interns coordinate events, keep campaign information up to date, and manage various tasks and projects related to the campaign.

Sara Bitter is a candidate for Ohio State senate in district 7. She is running for the Ohio State Senate because as a parent, lawyer and advocate, she knows just how important it is for families and communities to have access to good healthcare, education, jobs, housing and transportation.  She also knows that parents of children with special healthcare needs, families who have loved ones living with mental health conditions and communities torn apart by the opioid crisis, do not have lobbyists.

One of Sara’s main reasons for running for office is to create a Non-Partisan Disability, Mental Health and Addiction Caucus and to bring these voices to the Ohio legislature in Columbus.

Seeking Summer and Fall interns. Flexible hours, unpaid. Personal Transportation required. Located in Blue Ash, OH 45241

Email info@sarabitter.com for more information.

Posted 3/12:

Summer Credits Offered for Volunteer Services on Democratic Candidate's Campaign

Novice, Democratic Campaign Seeking Volunteers for Spring – Summer - Fall

Executive Campaign Staff Needed

Financial Bonuses Available for Performance  

 

CAMPAIGN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

These roles describe the responsibilities in a campaign. This is a small, grassroots  campaign, so volunteers may  perform duties in various roles and volunteers are expected to work collaboratively as a team. However, roles will be assigned and the responsibility lies with that person.  Positions include, but are not limited to:

CAMPAIGN MANAGER

The campaign manager oversees all aspects of the campaign including day-to-day operations.  They are also responsible for creating and managing the campaign budget. Campaign managers must have excellent organizational skills, be level-headed, have good interpersonal skills and not be afraid of raising money.

CAMPAIGN TREASURER

The campaign treasurer oversees the financial and accounting aspects of the campaign. They monitor all contributions, maintain financial records and are responsible for compliance with the relevant election board. On smaller campaigns treasurers may have the responsibility to approve expenditures and assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget. Campaign treasurers are often the only other individual, apart from the candidate, whose name is filed with an election authority.

SECRETARY / COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

The communications director is in charge of all of the campaign’s interactions with the media. They build relationships with the press, communicate with the media as the key spokesperson, set up interviews and identify media opportunities for the campaign. They may help write and develop campaign literature, draft speeches for the candidate and create copy for the campaign web site. The communications director should have prior experience and contacts with the media, be a good writer and communicator, and be a pro-active

thinker and strategist.

TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

This information technology manager coordinates and manages all aspects of the campaign with regard to technology – web site, database, computer infrastructure, etc. The IT manager’s responsibilities might range from maintaining the web site to developing the database to providing a computer network for the staff.  This person needs to have a broad knowledge of technology, computers and software and be able to work in a rapid-paced environment. In larger campaigns the web site and data responsibilities would likely be split.

To apply:  email ASAP a simple resume/ outline/letter to CarrieDavis8364@yahoo.com.

Please include what position, talent, and objectives you are seeking to pursue; the period of time & the number of weekly hours you'd prefer to contribute.  If a position does not suit your personal needs or interests, please feel free to propose a position and duties.