Are you interested in doing an internship in Washington, D.C.?

If yes, please join us for information meetings about The Washington Center Internship Program at the following times:

 Monday, November 7
 1030-1120 GWN 1A (ground floor of Gowen Hall)
 1230-120  SMI 311
 130-220   MEB 237
 330-420   CMU 228

 Tuesday, November 8
 1230-120  SMI 311
 130-220   MEB 237
 330-420   CMU 228
The Washington Center (TWC) runs a full-time internship program in Washington, D.C. that is open to all UW students and provides comprehensive service, including internship placement and housing. Placements include government agencies, corporations, nonprofits and international organizations. Hundreds of UW students have participated in this program since UW’s affiliation in 1977, and many have made connections that led to post-degree employment.

At the informational meetings, a Washington Center representative and I will discuss the program, scholarships and the application process.

For 2012 the quarterly program cost is $5,850 and the housing cost is $3,790. In addition, students pay UW registration, transportation, and personal expenses. Students may use financial aid for this program, UW tuition is charged at a reduced rate (because of this, the cost for nonresidents is comparable to a quarter at UW), and students may apply for scholarships (many UW students receive scholarships of $1-3000).

Upcoming application deadlines are:
 Spring Quarter 2012, Regular: 1/13/12
 Summer Quarter 2012, Competitive*: 2/17/12, Regular: 3/16/12
 Autumn Quarter 2012, Early**: 1/20/12, Competitive*: 5/4/12, Regular: 6/15/12
 Spring Quarter 2013, Early**: 5/21/12, Competitive*: 10/12/12, Regular: 1/11/13
 * Deadline for eligibility for most scholarships (some scholarships available with regular deadline)
 ** See http://www.twc.edu/internships/dates-and-deadlines/early-deadlines for the list of organizations that require applications by the early deadline

Note that some established internship programs, such as the Congressional Black Caucus, may require earlier application submissions than the deadlines noted above.

Regardless of your major, there is an internship position for you. If you would like to know more, please come to an information session or contact me for an appointment. Information is also available online at www.twc.edu

Conservation Northwest Special Events Intern (Based in Seattle)

An organization of Conservation Northwest’s scope sustains itself, in part, through fundraising events. These events not only bring in funds to support our programs, but serve to cultivate members and donors, and connect individuals with the mission of the organization. Good fundraising events build goodwill, which in turns leads to greater involvement and support. There is a tremendous amount of planning that goes into putting on a successful fundraiser, especially one the size of our annual Hope for a Wild Future auction, which will be held in early May in Seattle. From research, to soliciting donations over the phone, to data entry, to writing descriptions and making displays for auction items, there is a lot of detail work required to ensure a successful event “the day of.”

We’re looking a dedicated intern to help us with all facets of the planning and execution of this event, in an open, friendly work environment. Most non-profit groups put on fundraising events, so working on the planning process of ours will be valuable experience for many future projects. This internship is based at our office in Seattle.

Duties

§  Procuring silent and live auction items, including coordinating mass mailings and making follow-up phone calls to prospective item donors for the silent auction

§  Researching potential new item donors

§  Entering procured items into Greater Giving auction software program and then grouping them into packages and writing creative descriptions

§  Helping catalog and manage the physical items at the office

§  Creating displays for silent auction items and other displays as needed

§  Assisting in the creative development of the event and associated materials

§  Helping coordinate event logistics leading up to and on-site at the event

§  Other duties as necessary

Timeline/Compensation

§  Ideally would start in December.  We’d prefer a 6-month commitment depending on applicant’s goals and experience.

§  15-20 hours/week (negotiable), primarily during business hours except for several nights right before the event

§  Compensation: College credit and cutting edge experience; $400 stipend per quarter

Skills Required

§  Intermediate Excel and Word skills. (PowerPoint and Photoshop skills desired.)

§  Coursework in or experience in business, events, and/or marketing

§  Good interpersonal skills and positive attitude for interactions with potential donors

§  Comfortable asking for donations by phone and in-person

§  Ability to work independently and creatively

§  Strong attention to detail and a willingness to help with routine tasks

Management

§  Jodi Broughton, Conservation Northwest business manager: program management

§  Asa Trapp, Conservation Northwest development associate & auction manager: internship supervision

To apply: Complete form on intern page and send to asa@conservationnw.org, fax to Seattle office at 206-675-1007, or mail to 3600 15^th Ave W, Ste 101, Seattle, WA 98119

Communications Internship (Paid)

People For Puget Sound seeks a driven communications intern who’s passionate about the health of Puget Sound to support day-to-day social media and public relations activities – keys pieces of our communications strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a university student or recent graduate hoping to acquire hands-on, professional work experience while also making an impact. People For Puget Sound is a leader among the environmental community and our communications strategy plays a critical role in achieving our mission.

The Communications Intern will:

• Draft posts and develop relationships using Twitter, Facebook and other social media networks
• Coordinate editorial calendar and ensure regular posts on blogs
• Assist with creation and posting of new videos and leverage available footage on YouTube
• Draft press releases and coordinate media outreach

Dates: October 2011 – December 2011

Hours: 20 hours per week

Location: Downtown Seattle

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with social media networks and public relations
• A willingness to learn and work collaboratively
• Proven ability to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Passion for the environment

This is a paid internship opportunity ($800 per month). People For Puget Sound provides its interns a supportive, flexible work environment with opportunity to develop professional skills and make an impact!

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume (include social media identities)

by October 7, 2011 to: abutler@pugetsound.org

http://pugetsound.org/volunteer/internships/communications-internship-paid