Jobs & Other Opportunities
4/15/2008: Biomedical Sciences and Technologies Internship
Summer 2008
The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) seeks energetic and self-motivated interns to work with the
Biomedical Sciences and Technologies Program of the Center for Contemporary History and Policy.
Located one block from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, CHF aims to preserve, promote, and cultivate
interest in the history of the chemical, molecular, and biomolecular sciences. The organization’s
biomedical sciences and technologies program documents the lives of the recipients of the Pew
Biomedical Scholar Award and their contributions to contemporary biomedical science. The internship
will expose the successful applicant to aspects of the oral history process while concentrating on a few
specific projects. This paid internship is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable professional experience
at a dynamic historical organization, make useful contacts, and learn firsthand about career options in
applied history. Past interns have drawn on their experience in writing senior theses and in other projects.
DUTIES:
Assist in the preservation of the program’s audio and paper collection. Relevant activities include
transferring analog recordings to digital and maintaining the digital and paper archive.
Assist in processing oral history transcripts. Relevant activities include conducting library
research on interviewees, editing transcripts, auditing transcripts, and final processing of
transcripts.
Contribute to the public understanding of CHF activities by participating in events and other
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate entering his/her junior or senior year or graduate student majoring in the history of
science, twentieth century history, anthropology, or a related field.
Must have a basic knowledge of the biomolecular sciences.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including good proofreading skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter, résumé, 3-5 pp. writing sample, and contact information for two references to:
David J. Caruso
Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106-2702
Email: dcaruso@chemheritage.org
Fax: (215) 629-5236
Website: www.chemheritage.org
Applications accepted through 31 May 2008
This paid position is available for the summer of 2008 only ($13/hr; 35 hrs/week; 11 weeks).
CHF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2/28/2008:
Interested in Politics? Intern for Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania!
Hillary Clinton's Pennsylvania Campaign is looking for interns for this spring, with positions starting immediately . The Pennsylvania Primary is less than 2 months away, and we need YOUR help to elect Hillary President. The Hillary Clinton for President internship program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn and serve through first-hand participation in the election process. The program is intended to provide knowledge, skills and experiences that each intern can apply to future challenges and professional pursuits.
To start, please attend a campaign meeting this Sunday, March 2nd, at 2pm at 520 N. Delaware Avenue (2nd Floor) in Philadelphia, 19123. [2 blocks away from the Subway]. If you cant make it on Sunday, please email Patrick at pbauer@hillaryclinton.com , subject "Philly Internship" with the times you are available to intern.
Thanks!
Patrick Bauer
Pennsylvania for Hillary
pbauer@hillaryclinton.com
516-448-2565 (cell)
2/21/2008: Exciting opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term (GOT).
The GOT is an action-packed semester of travel and
training. It's a hands-on training program designed to give you the skills
to be an environmental leader.
You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions while being
trained by experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and
campaign strategy.
You'll travel internationally with Greenpeace to work with activists
abroad. Also, you'll learn how to engage in peaceful direct action, climb,
and drive Greenpeace boats!
On top of all of that, many students are able to receive class credit for
the semester.
ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING
Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org/got
Summer and Fall programs are filling up, and early applications are due
March 7th.
Apply at http://www.greenpeace.org/got.
The semester is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace
offices.
Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org or
877-450-3517 ext. 320.
For a green and peaceful future,
Linda Capato and Kate Bower
Greenpeace USA
Got@wdc.greenpeace.org
http://www.greenpeace.org/got
Graduating soon? Exciting jobs for college grads to stop global warming!
Apply today at: http://members.greenpeace.org/survey/start/41/
2/18/2008: Campaign Job Opportunities
The 2008 Election is just around the corner. At stake are the White House, Congress, and the Senate, and the ability to solve the great problems of our day. We're hiring graduating seniors to direct campaign offices around the country. Students who are interested should apply directly to: Natalie De Sole ndesole@grassrootscampaigns.com www.grassrootscampaigns.com
303-893-1268
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI) is a national political consulting firm specializing in building grassroots support for causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations. We are currently interviewing potential staff for our campaigns. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include Environmental Action, MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters.
We are hiring for the following positions:
Position: Citizen Outreach Director
Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors manage grassroots fundraising offices. They work with a team of other directors to recruit, train, and work with a staff of up to 100 paid canvassers to build support for the 2008 elections and a wide range of nonprofit organizations.
Position: Field Organizer
Field Organizers work in targeted Congressional districts and major metropolitan areas around the country. They will recruit, train, and work with volunteers to build the support needed to win on critical issues and get good candidates elected. In fall 2008 Field Organizers will help run one of the largest get-out-the-vote drives in the country.
For all positions:
Qualifications:
Sound communication and motivational skills, strong desire for political change, and work ethic are essential. We are looking for people who have a strong leadership background, and who are ready to take on a lot of responsibility. Previous field organizing or canvass experience is a plus, but not a pre-requisite.
Salary/Benefits
Annual salary begins at $24,000, and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan. Student loan assistance repayment program offered.
Locations:
Nationwide, ask recruiter for more details.
To Apply:
Natalie De Sole
ndesole@grassrootscampaigns.com
www.grassrootscampaigns.com
303-893-1268
2/12/2008: Office of the Curator • Supreme Court of the United States • Washington, DC 20543
(202) 479-3298
INFORMATION SHEET
The Office of the Curator at the Supreme Court of the United States is seeking paid interns
interested in history, art history, education, archives and museum studies for the summer of
2008. The Curator’s Office promotes a greater public understanding of the nation’s highest
court by collecting the Court’s history and sharing it with a diverse audience of visitors.
All positions are full-time, 90 day appointments paid at the rate of $13.64 per hour. In addition
to working on one of the projects described below, all interns in the Curator’s Office will be
trained to conduct tours and lectures on the functions of the Supreme Court and the architecture
of the Court building. Finally, interns will assist in staffing a public information desk.
2008 Summer Internship Projects
Photography Cataloging:
Assist in ongoing effort to make collection accessible to staff and researchers by helping to build
a database of images. Work with the Court Photographer to scan and enter data on photographs
documenting events at the Supreme Court; research events and identify photographs; assist in
organizing the photography archives.
Excellent organizational skills, typing/data entry skills and ability to communicate clearly in
writing required; familiarity with databases, public speaking experience and customer service
experience desired.
Visitor Programs
Assist visitor services staff with projects evaluating public programs and visitor orientation to the
Supreme Court Building. Research and develop short presentations for visitors on Court history,
architecture and portraits of Justices.
Excellent research and writing skills, Public speaking experience and exceptional interpersonal
skills required; teaching, museum education or interpretation experience desirable.
Graphic Arts Collection
Create detailed catalog entries for objects in the Court’s collection of 15,000+ graphic arts
images. Produce high-quality digital copies of images and conduct research on images using
resources at the Court and Library of Congress.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and computer skills necessary. Previous
experience with collections and/or knowledge of collections management principles and practice
and experience with The Museum System (TMS) software is a plus.
Supreme Court of the United States
Office of the Curator
Paid Summer Internships
Office of the Curator • Supreme Court of the United States • Washington, DC 20543
(202) 479-3298
How to Apply:
Submit the following required items:
♦ Cover Letter stating interest, relevant experience and dates of availability
♦ Federal Form 612 available at www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp. (leave Section A, questions
1-3 blank). You are encouraged to attach a resume or supplemental pages to accommodate
information on additional jobs.
♦ Federal Form 306 available at www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp
♦ Two letters of recommendation
A security clearance must be completed successfully before internships will be awarded.
Return Applications to:
Tricia Brooks
Office of the Curator
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, DC 20543
Fax: 202-479-2926
All required application information must be postmarked by February 22, 2008 or received via
fax by 5:00 p.m., EST February 22, 2008.
11/19/2007: Hillary Clinton for President Campaign Internship
The application form, which interested students must fill out to apply to intern in the National Headquarters, is linked below. Students will also need to send their resume, a short statement explaining why they want to be an intern for Senator Clinton's Presidential campaign, and an unofficial transcript.
The address to our headquarters is as follows:
Hillary Clinton for President
4420 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, Virginia 22203
More information can be found on our website: www.hillaryclinton.com
Thank you again for your participation in our internship program.
Regards,
Katie Payne
(703) 469-2008 Ext: 1035
Applications and questions can also be addressed to:
Ron Schneider
Volunteer and Internship Coordinator
(703) 469-2008 Ext: 1234
11/15/2007: The Gilder Lehrman Institute ( www.gilderlehrman.org ) welcomes applications from sophomore and junior History and American Studies majors for the 2008 Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program in New York City.
Last year, 15 outstanding undergraduates were selected for the summer research program in New York City from the following colleges: Amherst College; Augustana College; Boston College; Brown University; Columbia University; Harvard College; Mount Holyoke College; Pomona College; Ramapo College of New Jersey; Spelman College; Stanford University; Swarthmore College; Tulane University; the University of Northern Colorado; and the University of Georgia. In addition to seminars with eminent historians and behind-the-scenes visits to archives and museums in New York City, the students researched and annotated a collection of publications by black abolitionist writers from 1773 through the 1860s, which will be published for use by teachers, students, and the general public.
A jpeg of the brochure describing the program is attached, which can be posted or forwarded to your students. If you would like a hard copy of the brochure, please e-mail scholars@gilderlehrman.org . You can find out more about the program online at http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student2.html .
If you would like more information, call Justine Ahlstrom at 212 316-5280 or e-mail scholars@gilderlehrman.org .
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Gilder Lehrman 2008 History Scholars Program in New York City
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History invites college sophomores and juniors with a serious interest in American history, and academic excellence in the field, to apply for:
* 15 History Scholarships to a five-week research program in New York City from June 29 to August 2, 2008; each student is awarded a fellowship worth $10,000 that includes tuition, books, field trips, travel to and from New York City, room and board, and a $2,200 stipend.
* Up to 50 places for runners-up, who will be named Finalists and invited to a one-week program in New York City from June 14 to June 21, 2008; each student is awarded a fellowship worth $1,500 that includes tuition, field trips, travel to and from New York City, and room and board.
History Scholars will:
* Conduct primary-source research to prepare historical materials for publication. Each year's project is designed by the program leaders to focus on a strength of the Gilder Lehrman Collection—the Founding Era, slavery and abolition, or the Civil War. Previous classes have worked on early American abolitionist writings, Alexander Hamilton, Frederick Douglass, and Civil War soldiers' letters.
* Participate in exclusive seminars with eminent historians to discuss historical issues and gain insight into history as a profession. Past sessions have been led by David Blight, Eric Foner, Carol Berkin, James McPherson, Steven Mintz, Christine Stansell, and Sean Wilentz, among others.
* Enjoy behind-the-scenes visits to archives of rare historical documents, printed books, and material culture, including the New-York Historical Society, the New York Public Library, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
History Scholar Finalists will be invited to participate in a one-week program, which aims to foster an interest in American history through field trips, discussions with professionals about careers for history majors, and lectures by leading scholars such as David Brion Davis, James McPherson, and Pauline Maier.Eligibility: At the time of application (Spring 2008), students must be considered sophomores or juniors in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada, should have completed at least one course in American history, and should expect to major in American history or American studies.
Applications must be postmarked by March 3, 2008, and include:
1. A signed cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your interest in and preparation for this program and providing the following information: name, college/university, campus and permanent mailing addresses, campus and permanent telephone numbers, e-mail address, and the names of your two recommenders.
2. An official college transcript and a resume or CV.
3. A sample of your historical writing. (This should be no more than 5 double-spaced pages and can be drawn from class assignments or independent work.)
4. Two letters of recommendation by faculty members, at least one of whom is a professor of American history.
In addition to the mailed application, go online at www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student3.html to register your application in our database and ensure that we have correct contact information to notify you of your status. (Applicants without access to the Internet may skip this step.)
Send application materials to:
History Scholars Program
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
601 West 110th Street, Suite 4M
New York, NY 10025
Faxed or e-mailed materials will not be accepted. All applicants will be automatically considered for both the five-week and one-week programs. No separate application is necessary.
Notifications will be mailed by April 2, 2008. For more information about applications, e-mail scholars@gilderlehrman.org or phone Justine Ahlstrom at 212-316-5280. For more information about the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and to see a list of previous scholars, visit www.gilderlehrman.org and www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student2.html .
11/15/2007: Grassroots Voter Outreach (GVO) is an independent organization that does strategic consulting, fundraising, and field organizing for progressive causes and candidates. We specialize in building and running face-to-face outreach operations in neighborhoods and in high-traffic public venues to build support for groups, issues, and campaigns.
Our current campaign is on behalf of Environmental Action, a group is which building support for energy independence. We are looking for political canvassers who care about this issue and want to get involved with campaign work. FT/PT and leadership positions available.
Pay: $300-$500/week Start Date: Immediately Contact: Frank
(215) 564-0361
