Intern Opportunities with The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is a District of Columbia Government agency that provides grant funding and capacity building supports to individual artists and cultural organizations in the city. CAH seeks dynamic undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in arts management to intern in its Arts Education, Events, Grants, and Public Art departments for Summer 2024 and academic year 2025. 

These internship opportunities are paid. 

Hours: Academic Year Internship: Varies (minimum 8 hours/week) 
Reports to: Arts Learning Coordinator and Department Head 
Attends: All Staff Meetings (monthly); Department Meetings (weekly); Commissioner Committee Meetings (ad hoc) 

Learn more about the various internship opportunities here.

Contact: 
Submit resume, cover letter detailing areas of interest, and a writing sample of up to two pages to Andrea Brown, Arts Learning Coordinator at: andrea.brown3@dc.gov    

Deadlines for receipt of completed applications are as follows: 
May 17, 2024 (Summer 2024) 

Aspen Institute Hiring: Program Coordinator, Partnerships and Communications

The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

Basic Function:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Partnerships and Communications team with the planning, production, and execution of Stevens Initiative Partnerships and Communications strategy and portfolio of work, as well as the overall programs’ various events, engagements and activations.

This position reports directly to the Program Manager. The salary range for this position is $53,000 – $59,000. In accordance with our Reimagining Work policy, the Program Coordinator should be willing to be in-person in the Washington D.C. office with colleagues a minimum of 40% of the time, while having the flexibility to work remotely for the balance. In-person consists of meaningful connections with colleagues in an office, traveling to a different office or location to meet fellow staff members, at an Aspen event, at a meeting outside the office or other opportunities to meet in person with teammates and colleagues.

Learn more and apply here.

MERIDIAN-COX FOREIGN SERVICE FELLOWSHIP FOR EMERGING LEADERS

The Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship For Emerging Leaders is launching this summer for all current sophomores and juniors to break them into the foreign service ecosystem.

Spearheaded by the Meridian International Center team, the inaugural Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders is a fully-funded enrichment and training program expanding awareness and access to Foreign Service careers (think State Department, USAID, Commerce and USDA) to current college sophomores and juniors from underrepresented communities across the United States. Non-traditional and community college grads are especially encouraged to apply!

The Fellowship will take place in Washington, DC from Sunday, June 23 to Saturday, June 29, 2024. Fellows will be paid a stipend of $500 and receive per diem for meals and incidentals for each day of the Fellowship. Roundtrip airfare, lodging, and ground transportation to and from the airport in Washington, DC will also be covered.

Through the generous support of the Una Chapman Cox Foundation and in partnership with Community Colleges for International Development- CCID, the fellowship will spotlight the vital work of Foreign Service Officers, while also teaching the critical soft skills necessary to succeed in a diplomatic career. There is a March 20th deadline, so get your student apps in today! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Vishva Bhatt (vbhatt@meridian.org) and Frank Justice (fjustice@meridian.org) from the Meridian International Center and they can answer any other questions you have.

U-M Office of Culture, Community and Equity Summer Positions for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

The K-20 Programs team in the Office of Culture, Community and Equity is hiring summer staff to support our summer engineering programs!

Our non-academic roles are perfect for non-STEM majors so all interested candidates are encouraged to apply here!

Feel free to reach out to Eric Aiken if you have any questions (eaiken@umich.edu)

Amnesty International USA – Governance Specialist Position

The Governance Specialist plays a unique role at Amnesty International USA (AIUSA). The Governance Specialist will work closely with senior leaders and the Board of Directors to ensure we advance our work as a global human rights organization. This role also provides professional career growth and opportunities for someone passionate about human rights, facilitating effective communication, problem-solving, and addressing complex governance topics.

See the job posting HERE 

Student Opportunity with The Grandma Collective – Partnership Support Volunteer

The Grandmother Collective (GMC) is supporting a movement focused on raising the profile
of grandmothers (and elders) as essential contributors to social change. We work with
organizations to empower grandmothers and older women. Our goal is to amplify their
vital role in collaborative, intergenerational approaches to community and family
development. This is achieved through launching public awareness campaigns, building a
community of practitioners to share ideas and best practices, and training new
organizations to engage older women in grassroots community development programs.

Summary

We seek a volunteer to support the identification and development of new Grandmother
Collective partnerships.

Responsibilities to Include:

• Supporting the upkeep of our partnerships dashboard and database
• Research on potential member organizations around the world and other networks of grassroots networks
• Research on grants and funding opportunities that support the Grandmother Collective mission.
• Celebrate and encourage grandmother changemaking around the world!

Preferred Abilities:

• The capability to work remotely from anywhere.
• Working knowledge of CRM software or the technical ability to learn new programs
• Good internet connection

We are hoping for a commitment of 2 hours a week – flexible depending on your availability.

Please email info@grandmothercollective.org (subject: Partnership Support Volunteer) and
let us know what excites you about being part of our movement and how you’d like to
contribute.

Student Opportunity with The Grandmother Collective – Resource Center Content Intern

The Grandmother Collective (GMC) is a global, member-based association focused on
raising the profile of grandmothers as essential contributors to social change. Its main aim
is to create a community of practice where scholars, practitioners, policy makers and
development leaders can work together to ensure that the wisdom, insights and energy of
elders, especially grandmothers, are not just celebrated but also incorporated into
policy, research and international development agendas. This is achieved through
engaging the public, sharing resources, and creating bold networks.

Summary

GMC seeks a motivated intern to assist with a project focused on developing tools and
resources for older women to become active change makers. Depending on the intern’s
interests, they will take a tool from research and conception through to completion.
The researcher will work under the guidance of senior GMC staff on this project. Interns
interested in developing engaging and useful educational and learning materials are
encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Candidates should be available to work 10 hours for a minimum of six weeks.
• Must possess excellent reading and writing skills, especially the ability to survey literature and research community projects and distill these ideas into practical and engaging materials.
• International experience is also helpful. The ideal candidate is comfortable with Google Workspace and has a familiarity with Canva.
• Creative self-starter who is comfortable with working as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with GoogleDrive, Microsoft Applications, and Canva.
• Interns based in Philadelphia, PA a plus.

How to Apply

If you think you are the right person for the job, please email
info@grandmothercollective.org with the subject “Resource Center Content Intern.” Please
include a cover letter, as well your resume and availability. Be sure to include any
experience with working on remote-only teams.

This is an unpaid, remote internship.

Call for Submissions – Cornell International Affairs Review Spring 2024

The Cornell International Affairs Review is now seeking manuscript submissions for our Spring 2024 issue. We are a student-run, peer-reviewed, and biannually published academic journal at Cornell University dedicated to publishing undergraduate, postgraduate, and expert scholarship on contemporary international affairs. 

The Review seeks to curate papers that present original research and demonstrate novel arguments or interpretive approaches. Papers should preferably address events and trends that are not well-established in current scholarship, yet have immediate global relevance and engage a broader and more diverse audience beyond the traditional academic sphere. We welcome submissions from any relevant field of study and particularly encourage papers that seek to address historically underrepresented demographics, as well as lesser-studied regions, trends, and events. We also heavily encourage the submission of papers that utilize non-English language secondary scholarship or primary source research.

Please read our submission requirements on our website before submitting. Manuscripts must, among other things, be original research papers between 8,000 to 15,000 words in length and written in English, and pertain to an aspect of contemporary international affairs and international relations without substantially addressing current events. Our final submission deadline is February 22nd, 2024. Note that papers that do not comply with the requirements will be summarily rejected. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your submission.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Program

HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.

Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $730 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

HSF Scholar Benefits

As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.    

• Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
• HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
• Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit
• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
• Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students

Eligibility

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA 
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

Additional Information

• It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application
• No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
• To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application

Deadline: February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT

Opportunity for Students to Join GHEI’s Summer Serve and Learn, Ghana 2024

The Ghana Health and Education Initiative (GHEI) has an exciting opportunity for students to be a part of the Summer Serve and Learn (SSL) Program offered by GHEI in 2024.

GHEI’s SSL Program provides participants with a unique and immersive experience in rural Ghanaian communities. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside local staff members and contribute to GHEI’s year-round health and education programs. This program offers two distinct sessions: a Community Health Evaluation session and a Girl’s Empowerment Camp.

1. Community Health Evaluation
   • Session 1: June 22 – July 6, 2024
   • Session 2: July 12 – July 26, 2024

During the Community Health Evaluation session, participants will be involved in a thorough and in-depth evaluation of children’s health in the community, which will provide updates control data to help improve health programs, and help to understand how covid and the subsequent financial crisis has affected children’s growth and vulnerability to infections, among other factors. Volunteers will help weigh and measure young children, and ensure quality data collection and complete data entry.

2. Girl’s Empowerment Camp
   • August 1 – August 15, 2024

The Girl’s Empowerment Camp session offers participants the chance to design an engaging curriculum and conduct an exhaustive empowerment camp. Essential themes such as sexual and reproductive health, money management, and leadership will be covered with the aim to empower and inspire young girls.

Please find more information and apply on GHEI’s website.