Interested students need to speak with either Marsha Franklin in Political Science, or with Joelene Bergonzi, about earning 1 to 12 credits for the semester through POLS.
Thank you for getting the word out about this terrific opportunity!
Joelene Bergonzi, Associate Director
Political and Civic Engagement Program--PACE
Franklin Hall 004C
812-856-1747; pace@indiana.edu
http://pace.indiana.edu
Opportunity:
15 weeks internships with a federal agency to include but not be limited to one of the following: U.S. Department of Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Treasury.
Accepted students receive scholarships covering the cost of The Washington Center for Internship and Academic Seminar’s program and housing fee for living in TWC’s furnished housing facilities for the duration of their stay. Additionally, students will be provided with a stipend.
Application Requirements for All Federal Internship Opportunities:
• US citizenship;
• Available for a fifteen-week period beginning September 2, 2009;
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field, with preference given to qualified undergraduate students;
• Undergraduate students must receive credit for participating in this program (if you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact katie.mckenzie@twc.edu);
• Good academic standing as defined by the college or university in which the student is enrolled;
• Demonstrated experience and/or strong interest in working for the federal government.
How to Apply:
Students should fill out an online application at https://secure.twc.edu. Students will be asked to create a login name and password. On the first page, they should select “Internship” in the drop down menu. On the second page, they should select that they are interested in Option 2, “Government Scholarship Programs”. Students are asked to fill out our Department of Commerce Application, even if they are interested in other federal opportunities, as we are currently in the process of updating our other application materials. They will still be considered for all federal opportunities for which they are eligible. There is no application fee for our Government Internship Programs. If students are prompted to provide payment information, they have selected the wrong internship application and should go back to page 2 to select “Government Scholarship Programs”. Please contact Katie McKenzie at 202-238-7729 or Katie.mckenzie@twc.edu if you have any questions or concerns regarding these internship opportunities or the application process.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are received. The final deadline to submit materials for this opportunity will be August 4th, 2009.
Sample Internship Descriptions Include But Are Not Limited To:
Environmental Protection Agency
Project Description:
The Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) develops national programs, technical policies, and the regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure. OAR is concerned with pollution prevention and energy efficiency, indoor and outdoor air quality, industrial pollution, pollution from vehicles and engines, radon, acid rain, strastospheric ozone depletion, climate change, and radiation protection. In support of this important ongoing work, the intern will work directly with the Senior Science Advisor in OAR’s Front Office to assist him in informing the office’s science policy. The Science Advisor is a key participant in science-related activities such as EPA Science Forum, NAAQS Review, Naturally Occuring Asbestos policy planning documents, Biofuels, etc.
Intern Responsibilities:
• Conduct short-term research of online scientific and governmental literature;
• Act as a contact for science issues encompassing cross-office coordination;
• Arrange, prepare for, and attend meetings on science policy;
• Summarize and evaluate various articles, reports, presentations, and meetings;
• Follow up on action steps for various Agency activities.
Required Skills:
• Ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office programs and Lotus Notes;
• Capacity to work independently and juggle multiple deadlines;
• Familiarity with conducting web-based research;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Profession phone/public demeanor; and
• Prior experience or familiarity with environmental issues.
US Census Bureau
Description of Responsibilities and Duties:
The intern will assist with developing a comprehensive online data library for most Federal microdata, and macro (aggregate) datasets in a project called the DataWeb and DataFerrett.
Intern Responsibilities:
• Develop the statistical rules to use microdata and macro datasets effectively in an online environment;
• Help design the software to use the data effectively; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
• Background in one of the following courses of study preferred: economics, public health, sociology, demography, or political science;
• Capacity to juggle multiple deadlines; and
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
Internal Revenue Service
Descriptions of Responsibilities and Duties:
The intern will be given the opportunity to express interest in any of several different projects within the agency upon arrival. A broad skill mix is preferred, and students of all majors will be considered.
Intern Requirements:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, etc);
• Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as lead;
• Strong work ethic;
• Evidence of community service or involvement;
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and
• 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
