Internships
The Leavitt Center is dedicated to enriching students' formal education by helping to provide quality internship experiences, leadership opportunities, and professional training. Through their service at local, state, national, and international levels, students render valuable assistance while obtaining the practical skills and experiences needed for future roles as leaders of a complex modern world.
Washington, D.C.
The value of the learn-by-doing experience outside of formal education is becoming ever more important. In the realm of politics and
The Leavitt Center seeks to offer a list of public service-related internships and the associated campus contacts to help in students' search for this critical component of their education.
While organized according to discipline, these internships may not be limited to students majoring in any of the specific fields. Also, this list is by no means exhaustive. If you have additional information or have interned and would be willing to serve as a resource for students, please contact us.
Politics
U.S. Congress/Senate Internship: Spend a spring, summer, or fall semester interning for one of Utah's senators or congressmen.
Length: Spring, Summer, or Fall Semester.
Salary: Varies by office
Preferred Qualifications: None.
Contacts: Jon McNaughtan
State Legislature
State Legislature Internship: Spend the spring semester interning for a state senator or representative at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City.
Length: January-February.
Salary: $2400 for the Spring Semester
Preferred Qualifications: Current SUU Student
Contacts: Jon McNaughtan
Other Internship Opportunities:
Internship in Interpretation at Zion National Park
This position is in the Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services. After training, the intern will work with mentors to prepare and present enjoyable interpretive programs for park visitors. These programs include talks, guided walks, and shuttle tours. The intern will staff the visitor center and museum information desks, providing information and trip-planning assistance for visitors.
Additionally, tasks and projects will be assigned that contribute to the successful operation of the division. This internship is compensated with a $125 a week stipend and free housing.
For more information visit www.nps.gov/zion
Contact: Holly Baker
Email: holly_baker@nps.gov or Call 435-772-7612
Be a part of Landmark Family Legislation
First of all, we promise this is going to be FUN! While it may require a lot of work and commitment, we are very cognizant of your time and will be flexible with all schedules. This case promises to be one that can act as an example
for other states as we attempt to change the way many aspects of family law operate.
Positions:
Two interns to work as personal assistants to current lobbyist.
These individuals will act as liaisons with other interns, organize personal and confidential information, liaison with media acting as a buffer with the press, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
These individuals must be extremely comfortable with the internet, social networking, etc.
Three internship positions are available, and could include the following responsibilities:
Study current court cases dealing with family law issues from opposing sides in the argument as a legal analyst, study current Utah case law / codes / statutes, look at statements made by each of the individuals involved in the argument
Weekly commitment: up to 10 hours per week, more or less depending on the workload and status of the case.
This internship is unpaid but the experience you have and the people you meet we can promise will have a lasting effect on your life and career.
Contact: Emily Hollingshead Emily.hollingshead@gmail.com
Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP) : U.S. Department of Commerce
Next Deadline: Jan. 31, 2012
Supports undergraduate and graduate student internships at DOC headquarters and field offices. Eligible disciplines are business; life, health, and medical sciences; communications and graphic design; computer science; physical sciences; and mathematics. Internships last 10 weeks in the summer (due 1/31), 15 weeks in the fall (due 7/1) or spring (due 12/1) semesters. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. U.S. citizenship required.
See http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10038
E-mail: milton.constantin@orau.org
CFDA Number:11.702
Contact: Milton Constantin, Program Manager
Office of Human Resources Management
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
865/576-7009
USDA - Multicultural Scholars Grants Program
Provides institutional funds for a limited number of undergraduate multicultural scholarships to support students in the food and agricultural sciences. Institutions apply for funds to support any combination of two, three and four-year scholarships. Scholarships intended to encourage students from racial/ethnic groups, traditionally underrepresented in food and agricultural sciences, to pursue bachelor degrees. In FY 10, approximately $1 million was available. See http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/fundview.cfm?fonum=1110 for details. E-mail: atrotman@nifa.usda.gov
White Hourse Internship
The deadline to apply for the White House Internship Program is January 22, 2012. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to work at the White House.
Interns work in key offices like the Office of the Vice-President, the Office of the First Lady, Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and the Domestic Policy Council and get the chance to attend meetings with government officials, conduct research, staff events, and write memos. If you or anyone else you know is interested, make sure toapply now! http://www.whitehouse.gov/internship