Undergraduate Internship Opportunities

Other Internship Opportunities

Below you will find information about a number of organizations which typically offer semester-long or summer-long internship opportunities for undergraduates and post-graduates in New York, Washington DC, and some other locations.  General descriptions of the organization, its mission, and when available, the types of experiences offered, as well as links to the organization's home page and their jobs or internship page are provided.  This list provides a sampling of the range and types of opportunities available.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ACCION New York

ACCION NY is committed to empowering diverse individuals and small businesses without access to traditional sources of credit. We strive to contribute to the sustainable economic development of the New York Metropolitan Area by providing micro-loans and other services to our clients. Interns will help with enhancing the organization’s customer service, community outreach, and strategic marketing. Knowledge of Spanish is useful.

http://www.accionnewyork.org

http://www.accionnewyork.org/employment.asp

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Advocates for Children

AFC works for equal educational opportunities, quality education services, meaningful school reform, and failure reduction among public school students. We accept undergraduates, law students, and public policy/ administration graduate students. AFC Interns will be responsible for work on our Web sites, research for our policy initiatives, assisting with casework, researching and preparing legal memoranda on education issues, and assisting with individual cases. Excellent writing, research, and communication skills are required. Proficiency in a second language is useful.

http://www.advocatesforchildren.org

http://www.advocatesforchildren.org/jobs.php

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Alliance for Justice

AFJ is a national association of affiliated environmental, mental health, women’s, children’s, consumers’, and civil rights advocacy organizations. The Alliance works to advance the cause of justice for all Americans, strengthen the nonprofit community’s ability to participate in democracy, and mobilize a new generation of advocates for social justice. Interns will work on youth programs, advocacy, and the judicial nomination process

http://www.afj.org

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American Museum of Natural History

The Museum is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-reaching program of scientific research, education, and exhibitions. Long celebrated for the depth of its collections and the wide scope of its halls, the Museum has continuously been at the forefront of scientific discovery and interpretive programming. Interns will assist the Education Department in collecting and analyzing data; planning programs for audiences of all ages; developing educational materials; and assisting in the delivery of teacher professional development and summer youth programs. Graduate students and college juniors and seniors, with appropriate experience, are welcome to apply.

http://www.amnh.org

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Ashoka

Ashoka seeks to develop the profession of social entrepreneurship. Ashoka searches the world for the best new ideas, championed by capable, innovative social entrepreneurs. Individuals selected as Ashoka Fellows are provided with financial investments, non-financial services, and professional support to further their causes. Interns will provide direct services to Ashoka Fellows and create a knowledge base in relevant social change areas. They will build collaborative activities with Fellows in specific geographical regions, and research and write case studies for a global publication.

http://www.ashoka.org

http://www.ashoka.org/involved/internships.cfm

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Asian Americans for Equality

AAFE’s mission is to advance the rights of Asian Americans, working for social and economic justice through community empowerment projects and a variety of programs from six offices in New York City. Interns will assist in the following areas: housing and economic development, neighborhood development, community outreach, community organizing, and public policy. Interns will work in close coordination with professional staff members and/or community residents. As a premier organization serving the Asian American community, AAFE stands poised to forge new areas of service and development in the Asian American community. human_resources@aafe.org;

http://www.aafe.org

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ASPIRA Association

ASPIRA is the only national nonprofit organization exclusively devoted to serving Puerto Rican and other Latino youth through leadership development and education. The focus of the national office is to support local offices in their work with students to develop the personal resources they need to remain in school and contribute to the community. Internship areas include: public policy research, legislative analysis, health policy, youth leadership training, program development, publications, community service, parental leadership, HIV/AIDS education, and technology initiatives.

http://www.aspira.org

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Battery Conservancy

The Battery, a 23-acre park located at the tip of Manhattan, is the largest public open space in Lower Manhattan. It is the gateway to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, welcoming over four million tourists and 60,000 daily commuters. Our mission is to revitalize the park, building the ultimate public space by implementing a plan that replaces asphalt with gardens, increases waterfront access, and develops other innovative ideas. Our Intern will assist the director of park operations in working with designers of this unique play land-scape along the waterfront, and other park activities. Interest in urban planning and the environment preferred.

http://www.thebattery.org

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Brooklyn Children's Museum

The Museum actively engages children in educational experiences through innovative exhibitions, programs, and use of collections. It is the world’s first museum for children (founded 1899). Located in Crown Heights, the Museum has a continuing tradition of community service and national leadership among children’s museums. Interns will have the opportunity to work in one of the following departments: Exhibits (design and production skills); Education (teaching, experience with children); and Collections (museum experience, anthropology). Graduate students and college juniors and seniors, with appropriate experience, are welcome to apply. Please indicate the department of interest in your cover letter and discuss related experiences.

http://www.brooklynkids.org

http://www.brooklynkids.org/employment/internships.asp

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Business Executives for National Security

BENS, a national, nonpartisan organization of business leaders, attempts to bring a non-ideological approach to national security issues, focusing on proposals that work. Its members and staff promote better defense management, economic as well as military strength, and practical ways to stop the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Candidates must have an interest in national and economic security policy. Research and writing skills are important.

http://www.bens.org

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Center for Artistry in Teaching

Center for Artistry in Teaching works directly with children and their teachers in economically disadvantaged communities in Washington. CAT addresses the crisis in public education by teaching teachers how to make learning meaningful, challenging, and effective for students. Interns are an integral part of the organization and engage in work leading to the success of our programs and mission: program development and implementation, media/public relations, research/evaluation, and day-to-day organizational management activities. Applicants must be self-motivated and have exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, a strong capacity for independent work, and a fervid belief in the power of education to create social change.

http://www.artistryinteaching.org

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Center for Community Change

For more than 30 years the Center for Community Change has developed powerful grassroots organizations. CCC has played a critical and unique role in federal policy by helping to effectively engage low-income and minority people in the policy debates that affect them. Interns will conduct research, develop materials, and support grassroots and national campaign activity on issues of importance to low-income and minority communities.

http://www.communitychange.org

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Center for Public Integrity

A nonpartisan organization, the Center was founded by Charles Lewis following a successful 11-year career in journalism and network television news. Since its opening in 1990, the Center has released more than 100 investigative studies, including nine commercially published books about public service, government accountability, and ethics-related issues. The Center’s most recent publications include these highly acclaimed books: The Buying of the President 2000, Capitol Offenders: How Private Interests Govern Our States, and Making a Killing: The Business of War. Besides working on specific investigative research projects, Interns are introduced to the nuts and bolts of investigative journalism, including: electronic journalism; government reports, records, and statistics; and interviews with government officials, academics, economists, activists, whistle-blowers, and ordinary Americans.

http://www.publicintegrity.org

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Center for Science in the Public Interest

CSPI is a national consumer organization conducting innovative research and advocacy programs in health, the environment, and nutrition. CSPI often stands alone in identifying critical food and health issues, alerting the public, and advocating changes in policy. CSPI’s award- winning “Nutrition Action Healthletter,” with nearly one million subscribers, is the largest-circulation health newsletter in the country. Interns will work in a variety of areas, including nutrition policy, legal affairs, alcohol policy, food safety, grassroots organizing, and communications.

http://www.cspinet.org

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

The Center is one of the leading organizations in the country working on public policy issues affecting low-income families and individuals. The Center specializes in research and analysis geared toward practical policy decisions. It also produces highly regarded solid analytic reports, on a timely basis, that are accessible to public officials at national, state, and local levels; to nonprofit organizations; and to the media. The Center seeks highly motivated Interns in the following policy and project areas: communications; food stamps; health; housing; income security; international, federal, and state budgets and taxes; welfare; and other low-income initiatives. Applicants must have research, fact-gathering, writing, and computer skills.

http://www.cbpp.org

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Child Welfare League of America

CWLA is a national membership organization of nearly 1,000 child welfare agencies. Through program and policy initiatives, research, advocacy, and publications, it empowers and works to improve life for more than two million abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Internship areas include public policy, teen pregnancy, adoption, child abuse/neglect, behavioral health, housing, homelessness, foster care, kinship care, family preservation, AIDS, youth development, and child care.

http://www.cwla.org

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Citizens for Tax Justice

Citizens for Tax Justice offers low- and middle-income working Americans a greater voice in the crafting of tax policy at the federal, state, and local levels. CTJ has also led the fight to make profitable corporations pay their fair share of taxes. Interns will assist with lobbying and research efforts and should have strong writing, research, and computer skills and a commitment to progressive issues. While knowledge of tax policy is not necessary, applicants should have an understanding of basic economic principles and feel comfortable with their math skills.

http://www.ctj.org

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Common Ground

Common Ground is a housing and community development organization that is committed to ending homelessness by providing housing that is affordable and safe in an environment of dignity, comfort, and support. The Resource Development Intern and Housing Development Intern will assist in research and program development activities. The Prince George Tenant Services Intern will help organize the Community Supported Agriculture Program and assist the staff in planning tenant events and programs. Candidates should be adaptable, creative, self-motivated, and have computer experience.

http://www.commonground.org

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Community Resource Exchange

CRE is a management assistance organization dedicated to strengthening community organizations working in NYC’s poorest communities. Each year, CRE works with more than 300 organizations. CRE is seeking to hire Interns with a specific interest in management assistance and capacity building for nonprofit organizations. Interns will be assigned to work alongside CRE Program Associates with clients on various management tasks, including Board training and strategic planning. Interns will act as Program Assistants with responsibilities to research, write, edit, and facilitate tasks in support of individual client relationships. Additionally, interns may be assigned special projects, e.g., developing the resource library, placing content on the Web site, or engaging in marketing activities.

http://www.crenyc.org

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Co-op America

Co-op America tackles issues such as sweatshops, deforestation, socially responsible investing, and growing the green sector of our economy. This worker-managed membership organization is dedicated to creating a socially just and environmentally responsible society by harnessing economic power. With 50,000 individual and over 2,000 business members, Co-op America’s unique approach involves working with consumers, businesses, and investors simultaneously for positive social change. Our Interns are an important cornerstone in Co-op America’s diverse programs. Interns will gain practical experience in research, writing, public education, and project management. Internships will be available in areas such as publications, marketing analysis, green business research, corporate responsibility research, shareholder advocacy work, the WoodWise program, and public education and media. Go to our Web site for more information on each internship and application instructions.

http://www.coopamerica.org

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Corporate Accountability International

Since 1977, Corporate Accountability International (formerly Infact) has been exposing life-threatening abuses by transnational corporations, organizing successful grassroots campaigns to hold corporations accountable to consumers and society at large. From the Nestlé Boycott of the 1970s and 80s over infant formula marketing, to the GE Boycott of the 1980s and 90s to curb nuclear weapons production and promotion, to today’s Boycott of Kraft (a subsidiary of tobacco giant Philip Morris), Infact organizes to win! Through our broad-based consumer campaigns and our Corporate Hall of Shame, we are building an active, aware public and a core of well-trained organizers who will lead the grassroots challenge to unwarranted corporate influence for years to come. Interns will work on a national and international level to involve Infact activists and the media in our campaigns. Responsibilities will include mobilizing Infact’s core of activists, responding to requests for information, working on design and layout of organizing materials, doing outreach to communities key to campaign expansion, preparing reports and letters to the editor, and performing overall administration of the media and campaign programs.

http://www.stopcorporateabuse.org/cms/index.cfm

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Drawing Center

The Drawing Center differentiates itself from other museums through its unique mission to demonstrate the significance and diversity of drawings throughout history and to provide opportunities and services for emerging artists. The Drawing Center has gained recognition locally and internationally for its one-of-a-kind contemporary and historical exhibitions of under-recognized artists and art forms. Each Intern will work primarily in a single department, such as curatorial, publications, or education, gaining important knowledge of museum practices and of how departments contribute to the organization’s mission. Interns will also rotate through other departments as an introduction to the overall workings of a small and dynamic not-for-profit arts institution.

http://www.drawingcenter.org

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Enterprise Foundation

The Enterprise Foundation works with corporate and public sector partners and a national network of over 1,600 nonprofit organizations to provide low-income people with affordable housing, safer streets, and access to jobs and child care. We also help strengthen nonprofit organizations working in community development. Enterprise has helped build or renovate over 13,000 homes and apartments with over 80 community-based developers in New York City. Interns will assist with housing development and/or resident services projects.

http://www.enterprisefoundation.org

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The Environmental Careers Organization

For further information, click here or here.

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Everett Public Service Internship Program

There is no better teacher than experience. College and graduate students who have participated in the Everett Public Service Internship Program agree the months they spent in "the real world," beyond campus gates, were among the most rewarding of their lives.  In the summer of 2006, over 150 Everett Interns will use their knowledge and skills in over 50 organizations dedicated to improving the world. During ten weeks, Everett interns will work diligently with skilled and dedicated mentors to gain first-hand experience on the front lines of public service.

              http://www.everettinternships.org/index.htm

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Facing History and Ourselves

Facing History is a national organization that provides educators with services and resources for teaching students (grades 7-12) about prejudice, racism, and anti-Semitism, promoting the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. Students learn to make the essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives. Now in its 27th year, Facing History reaches over one million students each year. Interns work on one core project involving content and also assist in other office-related responsibilities. Applicants with strong writing skills along with PC (Word) and database experience are preferred. Foreign language skills a plus.

http://www.facinghistory.org

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Harlem Children's Zone

The Harlem Children’s Zone is a community-based organization dedicated to reducing the problems of truancy, violence, foster care, pregnancy, poor school performance, and lack of self-esteem among high-risk New York City youth. The Harlem Children’s Zone has worked successfully in truancy reduction and pregnancy prevention. It is also the home of The Renaissance University for Community Education (TRUCE), an award-winning media literacy and arts education program for adolescents. Interns will develop arts-based project ideas, prepare lesson plans, and teach media literacy and video production to youth.

http://www.harlemchildrenszone.org

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Historic Deerfield - Summer Fellowship Program

Historic Deerfield invites applications from undergraduates in their Junior and Senior years for the Summer Fellowship Program.

Based in Historic Deerfield's thirteen museum buildings, state-of-the-art exhibition and storage facility and library, all within the village of Old Deerfield, New England's best documented town, this all expenses-paid, intensive nine-week living-learning program offers a rare behind the scenes view of the workings of a museum, and a thorough investigation of early New England history and material life.
http://www.historic-deerfield.org/SFP.shtml

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Human Rights First

Working with organizations around the world, Lawyers Committee creates lasting, long-term protection of human rights. Internships for graduate and law students are available. Interns will conduct research, prepare advocacy materials, and reach out to designated constituencies. Internships are available in all departments of the organization, including Workers Rights, US Law and Security, Refugee and Asylum, Human Rights Defenders, and International Justice, as well as Communication and Administration.

http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/index.asp http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/about_us/jobs/interns.htm

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Human Rights Watch

HRW is the largest U.S.-based international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization. Interns will research human rights issues in over 70 countries (including the U.S.). Focus areas include Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, women’s and children’s rights, arms transfers, corporations, academic freedom, international justice, prisons, free expression, refugees, landmines, and child soldiers. Internships also are available with the advocacy, UN, press, development, legal, personnel, and finance departments, as well as with the International Film Festival. Strong research, analytical, and writing skills are required. Desirable skills include fluency in languages other than English and overseas experience.

http://www.hrw.org

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Institute for Policy Studies

The Institute for Policy Studies is the nation’s oldest multi-issue progressive think tank. Since 1963, the Institute has worked with social movements to forge viable and sustainable policies to promote democracy, justice, human rights, and diversity. IPS played key roles in the Civil Rights and antiwar movements in the 1960s, the women’s and environmental movements in the 1970s, the apartheid and anti-intervention movements in the 1980s, and the fair trade and environmental justice movements today. Based in Washington, but with links to activists and scholars across the nation and around the world, the Institute serves as a bridge between progressive forces in government and grass-roots activists, and between movements in the U.S. and those in the developing world. Interns’ work may include research, writing, and organizing the film series, conferences, and panel discussions. Interns will also compile a progressive legislation list, do a policy analysis, and attend hearings. Visit the Web site to see the list of twelve projects.

http://www.ips-dc.org

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Institute of Cultural Affairs

ICA has over 40 years of experience helping people in communities, organizations, government, and business participate in the decisions that affect them and control their own futures. Through our training and consulting services, we help people navigate the journey into authentic participation, work effectively in diverse forms of human community, and facilitate groups in transformative change processes. The primary foci of our Washington office are: training Youth as Facilitative Leaders and promoting the Neighborhood Academy community leadership training within neighborhoods in DC and Baltimore; ToP training and facilitation services with the federal government; and leveraging relationships with International NGOs and funding agencies to support the ICA’s international programs. Internships will primarily concentrate on training young and disempowered people in facilitative leadership skills to create change in their communities and could also involve curriculum research and design, and program evaluation, according to individual interest. All Interns will be trained in our Group Facilitation Methods and can expect to expand their knowledge of: facilitation as a leadership and development tool; appropriate community development in urban and rural settings; project design and evaluation; and issues facing disenfranchised, at-risk, and culturally diverse populations.

http://www.ica-usa.org

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Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility

ICCR is an association of 275 Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish faith-based institutional investors and includes denominations, religious orders, foundations, health systems, and pension funds. Best known for advocacy, ICCR members are serious, long-term investors who link financial performance with social and environmental performance. Areas of concentration include environment, global corporate accountability and human rights, international health and pharmaceuticals, militarism, and equality. Interns will assist with research on ICCR issues, writing, and event organizing.

http://www.iccr.org

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League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

LCV Education Fund’s mission is to strengthen the capacity of the environmental movement to mobilize citizens as informed voters and advocates for sound environmental policies. LCV Education Fund’s program encourages collaboration and coalition building using opinion research, new communications technologies, leadership training, and public education to help energize the civics of conservation and promote responsible governance on global, national, and state environmental issues. Interns will assist in conducting research and organizing grassroots activities to empower organizations across the country.

http://www.VoteEnvironment.org

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 Legal Momentum

Legal Momentum (formerly NOW LDEF) is the largest and oldest national organization devoted to using the power of the law to define and defend equal rights for women. We strive to achieve equality and improve the lives of women and girls by transforming the institutions and values of our society through legal advocacy, public policy development, communications, education, and strategic alliances. Undergraduate and graduate legal and public policy positions are open in New York City and in Washington, D.C. Legal Interns conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, and develop public education materials. Undergraduate internships involve public policy and education.

http://www.legalmomentum.org/legalmomentum/

http://www.legalmomentum.org/legalmomentum/jobsandinternships/

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Municipal Art Society of New York

The mission of MAS is to promote a more livable city. Since 1893, the Society has worked to enrich the culture, neighborhoods, and physical design of New York City. It advocates excellence in urban design and planning, contemporary architecture, historic preservation, and public art. MAS protects the best of New York’s existing landscape, from landmarks and historic districts to public open space. MAS encourages visionary design, planning, and architecture to enhance the city’s future. Interns will assist with projects in urban planning, historic preservation, public education, and programming, as well as the initiatives of the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance and Place Matters, which are independent programs of the Society.

http://www.mas.org

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Museum of Modern Art

MoMA offers an unrivaled view of the modern masters and movements from 1880 to the present. Internships are offered in education, curatorial, and administrative departments. Internship assignments are based on the Museum’s needs. An in-house lecture series for Interns begins with a comprehensive orientation.

http://www.moma.org

http://www.moma.org/education/internships_available.html

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National Association of Child Advocates

NACA is an association of state and local multi-issue child advocacy agencies. Its primary mission is to enhance the effectiveness of our state and local member organizations in promoting systemic reform and improvement for children. NACA provides training and technical assistance, and analyzes and updates important legal and policy issues. The Association works within coalitions with other national organizations working to improve laws, programs, and policies affecting children and families. Policy areas include: early care and education, children’s health, child welfare, income support, and juvenile justice.

http://www.childadvocacy.org

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National Park Service - Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program

The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program provides a career exploration opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students in historic preservation/cultural resources work. The program places interns with National Park Service park units and administrative offices, other federal agencies, state historic preservation offices, local governments, and private organizations. Intern sponsors provide work experiences that assist interns with building their resumes in this field.

http://www.cr.nps.gov/crdi

http://www.cr.nps.gov/crdi/internships/intrnCRDIP.htm

Other National Park Service opportunities:

http://www.cr.nps.gov/crdi/internships/moreNPSinternships.htm

Still more National Park Service opportunities:

http://www.cr.nps.gov/crdi/internships/internotherprog.htm

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National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

The mission of the Committee is to make philanthropy more responsive to people with the least wealth and opportunity, more relevant to critical public needs, and more open and accountable to all. Our aim is to create a more just and democratic society. This goal is achieved by advancing a new vision of philanthropy, critiquing and reforming philanthropy, developing and shaping new philanthropic resources and institutions, promoting social policy and advocacy by nonprofits and foundations, and building a movement for a “new philanthropy.”

http://www.ncrp.org

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National Public Radio

NPR produces news, cultural, and performance programs and distributes them nationally to more than 700 member stations. Each week, more than 20 million people tune in to NPR programming. Interns will be assigned to one of three major news departments at NPR. Please download an application form at www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/.

http://www.npr.org

http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/

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National Trust for Historic Preservation

For more than 50 years, the National Trust has been dedicated to helping improve the world by helping people protect the irreplaceable. With more than 200,000 members nationwide, the National Trust is the leader of a vigorous preservation movement working to save America’s diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. Interns will work on individual projects and attend weekly educational sessions, field visits, and tours. Past interns have compiled case studies on preservation-related topics, documented the success of community revitalization programs and smart-growth initiatives, helped develop resources for our statewide and local partners, and more. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students are preferred.

http://www.nationaltrust.org

http://www.nationaltrust.org/jobs/internships.html

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National Women's Law Center

The Center is a legal advocacy organization working to advance the rights of women, particularly the rights of low-income women and girls. The Center’s four program areas are: education, employment, economic security, and health. Interns will be assigned to one staff mentor, but may work with several staff members. Interns’ work may include researching and drafting pleadings or fact sheets, analyzing legislation and regulations, helping develop litigation, researching legislative history, and attending legislative proceedings. Interns’ previous experience and familiarity with relevant issues usually shape the level of assignments.

http://www.nwlc.org

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Native American Rights Fund

NARF provides legal protection to Native American tribes, villages, and individuals to uphold the sovereign and human rights guaranteed them by treaty and law. Second-year law students with strong backgrounds in Native American issues are needed. Positions are available in our three offices: Boulder, Colorado; Anchorage, Alaska; and Washington, DC. Please visit www.narf.org first for positions, application requirements, and deadlines.

http://www.narf.org

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Natural Resources Defense Council

Through litigation, advocacy, and scientific research, NRDC works to preserve and enhance the environment, protect public health, and provide for the conservation of natural resources. Interns will work in one of NRDC’s eight program areas, or with our advocacy, legislation, and public education teams. Internships are offered in our Washington, D.C. and New York offices.

http://www.nrdc.org

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New Visions for Public Schools

New Visions is the largest education reform organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in New York City’s public schools. New Visions works with schools, parents, community groups, and civic leaders to identify critical issues in the school system and implement effective programs citywide. Interns will be engaged in a variety of projects and research to help advance New Visions’ three program areas: creating effective schools, supporting strong leadership, and energizing teaching and learning. Applicants must have strong research and writing skills, along with a desire to work on public school reform.

http://www.newvisions.org

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New York Botanical Garden

The 250-acre Garden, a horticultural delight, is preeminent in botanical research. The Garden’s mission is to improve public understanding of the natural world, horticulture, and the relationships between plants and people. Interns will have the unique opportunity to assist and gain practical experience in our educational, botanical science, and community outreach programs. Please submit three references and indicate your area of interest with your application.

http://www.nybg.org

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New York Cares

New York Cares coordinates more than 300 hands-on volunteer service projects every month for teams of volunteers and corporations across New York City. The Annual Events Intern helps plan our annual New York Cares Day, a one-day volunteer-a-thon in public schools occurring each October. Responsibilities include making site visits to schools; managing databases; researching potential project support providers and vendors; and creating recruitment, training, and volunteer correspondence materials. The Community and Corporate Department Intern helps develop and plan service projects for summer and fall 2003. Responsibilities include researching potential projects and making associated site visits, assisting with project planning and implementation, and creating/updating volunteer training and support materials. Applicants must have excellent writing, computer, interpersonal, and problem solving skills. Indicate in your cover letter your desired internship (you may apply for both) and what you hope to derive from this internship. Do not e-mail your application information.

http://www.nycares.org/

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PAX-USA

PAX is the largest non-political organization dedicated to ending gun violence in America. PAX has two national health campaigns: SPEAK UP urges students to report threats of weapon-related violence at school and ASK (Asking Saves Kids) urges parents to ask their neighbors if they have a gun in the home before sending their children over to play. Program Interns will maintain and develop strategic relationships to expand distribution of education and promotional materials nationwide. Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

http://www.paxusa.org/index.html

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People for the American Way

PFAW, with more than 500,000 members, activists, volunteers, and staff, is dedicated to protecting, defending, and promoting the basic democratic values on which America thrives: civil liberties and civil rights, religious freedom, respect for diversity, and a culture of opportunity and tolerance of individual differences. Interns assist with research, writing, monitoring programs, tracking legislation, and grassroots organizing.

http://www.pfaw.org

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Physicians for Social Responsibility

PSR offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students all year, with terms usually beginning in January, May, and September. Positions are 40 hours per week for a minimum of three months. Six-month to one-year internships are also available and are preferred by the Environment and Health program. Deadlines for applications are two months prior to the beginning of a term, but dates are flexible. All internships offer a stipend. PSR also accepts applications for unpaid internships.

Qualifications include excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills, computer proficiency, and an ability to work independently. PSR is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Roles and responsibilities typically include assisting PSR staff with a full range of program activities, including outreach to members and other activists, and the development of fact sheets, position papers, and legislative alerts for health professionals and other activists. The intern conducts research on PSR issues, and attends coalition meetings and some congressional briefings and hearings as needed. Responsibilities may include some clerical and administrative tasks. 

http://www.psr.org

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Points of Light Foundation

The Points of Light Foundation is a nonpartisan organization governed by a diverse board from the corporate, nonprofit, and educational sectors. The Foundation’s mission is to engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social problems. The Foundation does this by developing model programs; raising public awareness of how volunteering and community service help to build healthier communities; promoting strategies and methods to recruit and engage more volunteers in direct and consequential community service; and assisting the nearly 500 Volunteer Centers across the country to help them become key community resources. The Foundation seeks Interns to work in the areas of partnership management, technical assistance, coordinating working group meetings and workshops, developing resource materials, and publications.

http://www.pointsoflight.org

http://www.pointsoflight.org/about/careers/

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Project on Government Oversight (POGO)

POGO investigates, exposes, and seeks to remedy systemic abuses of power, mismanagement, and subservience by the federal government to powerful special interests. POGO is a politically independent, nonprofit watchdog that strives to promote a government that is accountable to the citizenry. The main job of our Interns is to assist in researching government subservience to special interests. The Interns’ research often requires them to file Freedom Of Information Act requests as well as attend congressional hearings, the Library of Congress, and different government agencies.

http://www.pogo.org

http://www.pogo.org/temp-about/fellows.html

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Public Citizen

Public Citizen is a nonpartisan advocacy organization. It uses research, media outreach, grassroots organizing, public education, litigation, and lobbying to achieve success in long-term campaigns for public health and safety and for government and corporate accountability. Interns will help with research, writing, and organizing for advocacy programs such as Congress Watch (campaign finance, corporate accountability, and public health and safety); Critical Mass Energy Project (sustainable, environmentally friendly energy); Global Trade Watch (international fair trade, consumer and environmental protection); and Litigation Group (law students preferred). Please indicate the department/program you prefer in your cover letter and include a brief writing sample with your application.

http://www.citizen.org

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Public Radio International

PRI is a national network that co-produces, acquires, distributes, and promotes non-commercial news and cultural programming. PRI’s mission is to serve audiences with distinctive programming that provides information, insights, and cultural experiences essential to understanding a diverse, interdependent world. Internships are available with Public Radio Op-Ed and with Studio 360. Both programs are produced out of WNYC's Manhattan headquarters. Studio 360 is a weekly, one-hour radio program designed to explore the creative process and the role of the arts in everyday life. Public Radio Op-Ed is a new industry-wide initiative by nine major market public radio stations to bring new voices and new communities to public radio through innovations in commentary. PRI and its partner stations will identify and recruit dynamic, provocative people to write and record op-ed segments for broadcast.

http://www.pri.org

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Scenic Hudson

Scenic Hudson is an environmental organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the scenic, natural, historic, agricultural, and recreational treasures of the Hudson River and its valley. Interns will work to research and develop an interpretive trail for guided hikes at select Scenic Hudson parks and preserves, plan and coordinate a statewide conference for the Environmental Awareness Network for Diversity and Conservation, and assist in the development and maintenance of the “African American Heritage Trail.” Applicants should be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess strong research and writing skills.

http://www.scenichudson.org

http://www.scenichudson.org/volunteers/interns.htm

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Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground’s mission is to transform the way individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict, away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. We design and implement multifaceted programs that aim to resolve conflict and prevent violence. Committed to helping conflicting parties to understand their differences and work on their commonalities, Interns provide substantive support to our field offices in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, as well as to activities in the US.

http://www.sfcg.org

http://www.sfcg.org/sfcg/job/sfcg_internship.html