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The Publicity Department of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is offering a Spring 2012 Part-Time Internship

The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under a dozen imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences. While celebrating our 35th anniversary in 2010, we will publish over 1,500 new academic, reference, and general interest books and 11 journals.

Students accepted will train and learn all operations of the department including excerpting reviews, writing and editing press releases, and working with pre-publication galleys. They will also experience day-to-day duties like sitting in on department meetings and other tasks that come up within a fast-paced publicity department and publishing company. Student will learn the ins and outs of publishing, not just publicity, and will gain valuable experience and knowledge they need to take with them into the career field of their choice.

This position is unpaid. Will consider all majors but preferably English or Communication Majors. Candidate must know school schedule when applying and have a start and finish date in mind.

If interested and you meet the above criteria, please contact Lisa McAllister at lmcallister@rowman.com with resume and availability. Also please see our website at: www.rowman.com

This internship is NOT paid

This internship COUNTS for credits

Rowman & Littlefield

Wednesday, November 23 2011 - 8:11am

lmcallister@rowman.com

Publishing

MD

The PEN/ Faulkner Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to building audiences for literature, is currently seeking interns to design curriculum for our Writers in Schools Program. This long-standing program brings local and visiting writers and copies of their novels in the DC Public High School classrooms for discussion. The internship will involve extensive (and fun!) reading, historical research and creative curriculum design. The internship is unpaid, but the Foundation will cooperate with credit-seeking students.

Interns will:
* Read contemporary literature by local and visiting authors associated with the Writers in Schools Program
* Research background information that provides a historical and cultural dimension to the discussion of selected novels

Interested students should have:
* Excellent research and writing skills, ready access to databases is preferred
* Experience tutoring, teaching, or writing curriculum
* A passion for contemporary literature and a vivid imagination

The program begins in January and runs throughout the Spring 2012 semester. We expect a commitment of 6-12 hours per week, though the intern will have the flexibility to design his or her own schedule.

If you are interested in either position, please send a resume and a brief cover letter (no more than 1 page) explaining your interest and specifying the position you are interested in to Ariel Martino, Educational Associate, PEN/Faulkner Foundation (amartino@penfaulkner.org) by Monday, December 12th.

For more information about PEN/Faulkner, visit www.penfaulkner.org

This internship is NOT paid

This internship COUNTS for credits

PEN/Faulkner Foundation

Monday, November 21 2011 - 4:06pm

amartino@penfaulkner.org

Education

MD

Whitaker Brothers is looking for unpaid interns who can contribute creativity, ideas and written content to our growing Web presence. Students can expect a nurturing learning experience as well as a fun and friendly work environment. Whitaker Brothers is a growing company with 70+ employees, and we are revamping our internet division with the latest eCommerce technology and marketing strategies.

REQUIREMENTS
• No technical background needed
• Above average creativity, grammar, and spelling

ON-THE-JOB LEARNING
• Search engine optimization
• Keyword research
• Pay per click advertisements for Google Adwords.
• Writing for the Web
• Writing articles for blogs and press releases
• User tracking using website analytics packages
• Basic video production and script writing.
• HTML 101 (no experience needed)
• Webmaster administration of CMS & ecommerce platforms
• Social media marketing using Twitter and Facebook.
• Basic Video Editing & Voiceover Recording

To learn more, please send your resume and a writing sample to:
Eric Buhlman, Website Manager
Whitaker Brothers
3 Taft Court
Rockville, MD 20850
800-243-9226 x 156
ebuhlman@whitakerbrothers.com

This internship is NOT paid

This internship COUNTS for credits

Whitaker Brothers

Monday, November 21 2011 - 1:52am

ebuhlman@whitakerbrothers.com

Writing/editing

MD

A National 4-H Council Program Assistant will become a licensed Class B Tour Guide for the District of Columbia metro area and will facilitate National 4-H Council’s educational curricula to groups of youth from across the country. These job functions are accomplished in collaboration with each group’s coordinator as well as Council program staff and planning staff. National 4-H Council programs are intense and exciting learning experiences for youth and adults from all over the United States and the world. Program Assistants make these programs successful by using their skills and knowledge to help the participants have the most educational and fun experience possible in Washington DC and at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center. The hours of a Program Assistant are very long, usually between 50-60 hours a week, and often include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Program Assistants for the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) programs must be able to successfully fulfill the requirements of the D.C. Tour Guide License. Applicants must:
-Have experience in leadership roles, public speaking, and presenting
-Be flexible and work well under pressure and with others
-Be at least 18 years old
-Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with education beyond high school preferred. Courses in political science, communications, history, and education preferred
-Be a citizen of the United States
-Be able to read, write and speak the English language
-Pass a satisfactory background check
-Successfully complete the tour guide exam and meet the medical and physical requirements of DCRA

Please visit our website at for more information on the application process and hiring timeline.

http://www.4hcwf.org/programassistant.aspx

Send cover letter, resume and application to:
myoung@4HCenter.org
Fax: (301) 961-2922

Applications are due: January 18, 2012

This internship IS paid

This internship does NOT count for credits

National 4-H Council

Friday, November 18 2011 - 12:09am

myoung@4HCenter.org

Public Relations

DC

Specific CWF P.A. Roles

Tour Guide:
Program Assistants lead trips into the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and provide commentary on points of interest throughout the city, so that participants learn from these educational opportunities. PA’s are the primary liaison between the National 4-H Youth Conference Center and each group during their stay at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center.

Program Facilitator:
Program Assistants lead educational workshops conducted at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center. This role may include checking the arrangements for room-set-up, audio-visual, entertainment, speakers, transportation, field trips, workshops, recreation, and developing specific curriculum for ongoing programs.

PA’s facilitate educational curriculum focusing on civic engagement and citizenship. PA’s must also meet with adult and group leaders where they assist and orient groups as they arrive, help to provide recreational and other free-time activities for participants, facilitate workshops, and other program needs.

BECOME A RESET SAN FRANCISCO INTERN! Would you like to join the team? There are a number of ways you can have fun and get involved with Reset San Francisco and Phil Ting's campaign for Mayor. Do you like photography, video production, political and grassroots organizing, marketing, public relations, social media outreach, throwing cool events or local policy?

***** INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS *****

SOCIAL MEDIA
+ Responsibilities include blogging, researching new and emerging social media platforms, and online outreach

FIELD & EVENT ORGANIZING
+ Responsibilities include organizing house parties and large events, volunteer training and coordination, creating phonebank and walk lists, community outreach and data management

CREATIVE & MEDIA PRODUCTION
+ Responsibilities may include political cartooning, video production and editing, photography, music creation, web and graphic design

POLICY & CURRENT AFFAIRS
+ Responsibilities include monitoring and tracking local issues, researching local policy initiatives, writing policy briefs and making policy recommendations

FUNDRAISING
+ Responsibilities include planning donor events, donor outreach and follow up, and list management

PUBLIC RELATIONS, BROADCAST MEDIA & CURRENT EVENTS
+ Responsibilities include maintaining a calendar of local events, tracking press coverage, creating a press database and public relations

TO APPLY:
Please email moderator@resetsanfrancisco.org your internship program of interest(s), anticipated start and end dates, hours per week available and attach your portfolio, resume or policy writing sample where applicable.

This internship is NOT paid

This internship COUNTS for credits

Reset San Francisco

Thursday, November 17 2011 - 2:30am

moderator@resetsanfrancisco.org

Law/politics/judiciary

CA

Ok. We know we're a little biased, but we have to say that an internship with Reset San Francisco is the coolest political internship in San Francisco.

Yea, we said it.

The Data Quality Campaign (DQC), a nonpartisan, nonprofit national advocacy organization based in Washington, DC working with state policymakers to promote the development and effective use of statewide longitudinal education data systems to improve student achievement, is seeking a policy intern for the spring 2012 semester to support a number of efforts related to DQC's work.

Responsibilities of the Position:
The Policy Intern will work closely with DQC's government relations and state policy and research teams to assist in their day-to-day and long-term projects. The Policy Intern will also be given the opportunity to work on an independent project that meets his/her own interests as well as those of DQC. This internship is an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in state and federal education policy and to work closely with experts on the field. Interns in this position should expect to develop their communication, organizational and leadership skills as well as obtain experience in a professional environment and gain a unique perspective in education policy, focusing on the building and use of robust statewide longitudinal data systems.


The ideal candidate has completed or is working toward completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in education, government relations, policy or political science; excellent writing and communication skills; effective time management skills; an ability to handle multiple short-term projects in a fast-paced environment; and a team-oriented work style.

How to apply:
Please send resume with cover letter and a brief writing sample to Rebecca@DataQualityCampaign.org. Please indicate "State and Federal Policy Intern Application" in the subject line. The posting is also available on DQC's website.

This internship is NOT paid

This internship COUNTS for credits

The Data Quality Campaign

Tuesday, November 15 2011 - 10:10pm

Rebecca@DataQualityCampaign.org

Law/politics/judiciary

DC

Juc'd, an organic superfood juice bar located in Rockville, MD is hiring a Tech-Video/Audio Intern.

Responsibilities include:

- Producing materials for use in educational online curriculum (videos, audio) / website (videos, audio) /social media channels (video, audio, written), e-book development, app development
- Working with webhost to organize content for promotional purposes (ie. Drive new business, establish relationships with customers, etc) and as basis for online curriculum for Juc'd educational programs
- Assisting owner in development of creative marketing strategies to generate local / national buzz in advance of and following opening

The Ideal candidate is well versed or passionate about raw food, health/wellness industry, media & business savvy, with some experience dealing with the public.

Email resume and cover letter to Kelly Bradley, kelly@bradleywellness.com

This internship is NOT paid

This internship COUNTS for credits

Juc'd

Tuesday, November 15 2011 - 8:24am

kelly@bradleywellness.com

Graphic arts/commercial arts/photography

MD

The Acquisitions Department at Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Inc. is looking for an editorial intern to work closely with our editorial team. This is an unpaid internship, but it presents an invaluable opportunity to earn college credit, gain hands-on experience with the editorial process through its various phases, and learn about the publishing industry in general. R&L is fully committed to supporting a learning environment in which the intern will be able to experience and participate in many aspects of the publishing process. Ideally we are looking for a time commitment of 10-12 hours a week for 3 months, and we can work with the scheduling needs of the intern.

Intern responsibilities may include:
- Writing/editing copy for the website or book covers
- Researching book cover images
- Reviewing proposals, managing the peer review process, drafting review summaries
- Soliciting and editing endorsements for upcoming books
- Corresponding with authors

Projected start date: February 2012
Projected end date: May 2012

If interested, please e-mail cover letter and resume to: Jin Yu, Assistant Editor jyu@rowman.com

This internship is NOT paid

This internship COUNTS for credits

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Sunday, November 13 2011 - 9:45pm

jyu@rowman.com

Writing/editing

MD

About the company:
Rowman & Littlefield is one of the preeminent independent publishers of high-quality narrative non-fiction, college textbooks, and academic books. Today, R&L offers authors the breadth and reach of a large publishing operation without sacrificing the personal attention of a smaller publishing house.

We are a boutique PR agency that specializes in Media Relations. The internship lasts three months and is for credit or experience only. Day to day duties vary with each intern but often include: learning to use our database, assisting on accounts, research, and compiling media lists.

Requirements:
-A desire to learn about the industry
-Able to work independently
-Attention to detail
-Able to effectively manage time
-Some Marketing or PR classes are helpful but not required
-Major in: Business, PR, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or English

Please email ssimon@sspr.com to inquire about this opportunity.

This internship is NOT paid

This internship COUNTS for credits

SS|PR

Thursday, November 10 2011 - 7:53pm

ssimon@sspr.com

Public Relations

NJ

Please apply by December 1, 2011

This internship is located in Princeton, NJ.

WTB is a dynamic and innovative bureau concentrating on a portfolio of contemporary issues addressing the nation’s telecommunication needs. The Wireless Bureau is responsible for facilitating the rapid and widespread deployment of wireless broadband services, ensuring an effective and interoperable communications environment supporting homeland security and public safety first responders, fostering a forward-looking and cohesive focus concerning spectrum policy and competition, and promoting efficient and transparent access to spectrum including the transition to innovative uses.

DUTIES
Wide variety of legal issues and tasks related to the telecommunications industry and services which may include but are not limited to the following duties: prepare legal documents, conduct research on rulemakings and proceedings, and assimilate comments on rulemakings.

CRITERIA
Most candidates are law students, but WTB may consider other disciplines (e.g., business, economics, engineers, information technology, communications and public affairs) related to our mission.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resumé, cover letter and a brief writing sample to nicole.ongele@fcc.gov

This internship is NOT paid

This internship COUNTS for credits

WirelessTelecommunicationsBureau

Thursday, November 10 2011 - 2:51am

nicole.ongele@fcc.gov

Law/politics/judiciary

DC

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but please adhere to the following deadlines:
Spring: November 30
Summer: March 31