Summer Internships in DC

Thought this was an interesting link for internship opportunities:

http://www.washingtondcinternships.com/

Never heard of the University of Dreams before, but it looks to be a clearinghouse for all kinds of for-profit and non-profit summer jobs. Good luck!

Staff Assistant Opening on Capitol Hill

This job would be great for a new graduate interested in public policy:

STAFF ASSISTANT: New England Democrat seeks energetic, enthusiastic, highly-organized and personable staff assistant. Duties include: answering telephones, conducting and organizing constituent tours, processing flag requests, drafting correspondence, assisting a busy legislative staff, serving as intern coordinator, and driving Member to events. Applicants should be detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational and communications skills. Sense of humor, Hill experience, and Connecticut ties also a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to: ctjobopening@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

AVOICE Internship

AVOICE (African American Voices in Congress) is a project of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and has an internship for its Virtual Library Project:

AVOICE Internship

The deadline is April 10.

NYT article - Unpaid Internships Illegal?

Saw this and thought it was worth posting for your consideration.

Growth of Unpaid Internships May be Illegal

In the old days, most unpaid internships were offered by nonprofits, but apparently times have changed...but then again, times are hard and the experience and contacts gained through an unpaid internship might be invaluable.

My advice--negotiate with your employer for academic credit or split your summer between a paying job and the unpaid internship (something that many law students do during their summers). Whatever you do, remember the purpose of the internship is exposure to your field of interest, so don't allow yourself to be exploited.

Education Pioneers

This organization hires college students for a 12 week internship. The sites are DC (although we have likely found one for here), Houston, NY, the Bay Area, LA, Chicago, and Boston. Here is the link:

2010 Summer Internship

Good luck!