Internships for 2008

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• Hill Zoo is a general job/housing/classified site specifically for jobs "on the hill" - typically meaning jobs/internships with elected officials.  www.Hillzoo.com

• Students looking for general Internships with different areas of the Federal Government in DC can find a lot of great leads either on the Federal Site here or the one set up by Congressman Watt's Office here

• If you are interested in working with a Political Think Tank - whether conservative, progressive or neither try this website: http://www.politixgroup.com/dcintern/tt.htm

• http://www.internships-usa.com/Cong01/cong0506.htm -- Congressional internships guidebook for each office- ***Student should note that one of the best options is to first look in his or her own congressional district or to make contact with anyone they know in a congressional office. 

   

• http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html -- White House internships.  These are extremely competitive and having a recommendation from someone who works with the white house frequently is helpful- ask DC Alumni association for recommendations.  Beyond the Whitehouse, each executive branch in DC (ie. Dept. of Commerce, Dept. of Treasury, Homeland security) has a small portion of employees who are "administration employees"-- politicall appointees-- and not bureaucrats and these offices are also in need to internships. 

   

• Idealist -- Idealist is a great source of nonprofit jobs in several US cities and around the world. A number of DC based organizations post volunteer opportunities, internships and jobs here. You can customize your experience, including email updates tailored to your area (substantive or geographic) of interest. Don't just email your resume though. Call to follow-up. Show you are passionate about the work you want to do.

• There are several List Servs that distribute internship opportunities both on and off the Hill.
  • Email Howard Bauleke and ask to be placed on his internship/job opening List Serv.  (howard.bauleke@mail.house.gov)

• Government Affairs Internship available - Monsanto Co., the St. Louis based agriculture biotechnology company, is looking for summer interns in their DC lobbying shop.  For student with an interest in government, science and/or agriculture, this is a great opportunity to see both the legislative and regulatory processes.  This is also a PAID position.  Details below:

   

  Employment Dates: 3 months (summer internship)

  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the Monsanto Company Government Affairs team in Washington, D.C., assisting with projects, events and research. Tasks that may be required to perform include but are not limited to:

  'Verbal and written communications with co-workers in Washington, DC and at Monsanto headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri;

  'Interaction with various individuals from trade associations, federal agencies and Capitol Hill to maintain/develop relationships;

  'Representation of Monsanto at relevant meetings and political events;

  'Assist in tracking a range of policies (i.e. food, biotech, trade) to ensure they are supportive of Monsanto business interests;

  'Travel to Monsanto headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri to assist the State and Local Government Affairs team with current issues;

  'Facilitate meeting/conference scheduling, Draft correspondence; and Prepare presentations

   

  Students must be currently enrolled in college and only undergraduate students will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with majors of study in business, political science, natural science or law.

  Required Skills:

  Qualified candidates should possess an interest in the political process or corporate government affairs. Candidates should also have strong researching skills and writing abilities; creative problem solving skills; a careful attention to detail; and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Candidates must work well in a team environment and possess strong overall computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  Selection is based on student credentials, interview results and the matching of student's skills to available openings. This is a PAID internship opportunity.

  Degree: Bachelor level students only

  Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

   

  Apply here:  www.monsanto.com/careers/opportunities/united_states.asp

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• Presidential campaigns - be sure to look up campaigns, they will be in need of help during this Winter Break.  The Iowa Caucuses are on January 3rd, 2008.  Spending any available time (whether it be a weekend or a month) helping out can put you in touch with the campaign/political network that can help you make the next step to DC.  Westminster currently has 2 recent alumni working on a Presidential Campaign in Iowa. (Ben Young '04 - youngbbe3@gmail.com.  And Brad Main '07)

   

      Presidential Campaigns will also be seeking Interns for Summer 2008 and Fall 2008.  You can contact the Missouri Democratic Party or Missouri GOP, or the campaigns directly, for more information.

   

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General Ideas

• If you want to be involved in the financial world, DC provides a lot of opportunity that other cities are not able to provide.  Most large financial institutions in the large cities hire from certain schools or hire on a already-know basis.  The financial world is more approachable in DC and the experience will still help tremendously in future job searches.

   

• The Washington Post has put out an informative Summer Internship Guide to Washington DC.  Check it out * here

   

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