U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Internship

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently recruiting for the 2010 Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG). This program provides summer opportunities for college students, particularly targeting groups who have been underrepresented in careers in transportation, such as women, persons with disabilities, and students from other diverse groups.

Eligible participants are all college/university students majoring in any academic area of study. STIPDG participants receive various benefits including hands-on experience and on-the-job training at a DOT Operating Administration or State DOT. Included is a ten-week stipend of up to $5,000 for Law or Graduate students and $4,000 for Undergraduate students. Housing and travel arrangements are also provided for all interns that are selected for assignments with locations outside of their commuting area (50 miles). Participants may also receive college credit upon successful completion of the program with the permission of their college/university.

To learn more about STIPDG program please visit: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/stipdg.htm

U.S. Department of Agriculture Native American Internship Opportunity

Native American Internship Opportunity

United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service has an opportunity for college students who are interested in paid (part-time 10-20 hours per week) internships or unpaid internships (full-time or part-time, 10-40 hours per week). The agency is located at 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC, convenient to the Metro (Smithsonian station). The agency provides financing for rural communities in the form of loans and grants for telecommunications systems, including funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

The position will be assisting the ARRA team with outreach to Tribal Nations for the RUS’ Broadband Initiatives Program. Students who are interested in Federal government outreach to Tribal Nations will assist the ARRA team in outreach to other government agencies, public relations experts, and Tribal members to promote and encourage participation in the ARRA’s Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP). Public Affairs, Communications, Political Science and American Indian studies majors (undergraduates, graduates and law students) are encouraged to apply. Wages are determined by the educational level achieved at the time of application.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Please email Kathie.Klass@ wdc.usda. gov with your resume, including number of semester hours completed and the number of hours per week desired, indicating paid or unpaid.

Bozzuto Property Management Jobs & Internships

Active throughout the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions, Bozzuto Management Company's portfolio of residential apartment communities includes more than 27,500 apartment units. We manage high-rise, mid-rise and garden style properties; class A, luxury, affordable and senior living communities. Bozzuto Management Company has been providing exceptional residential services since 1988. The comfort and satisfaction of our residents is our highest priority. This is reflected in a passion for customer service that has been recognized with numerous awards for excellence including: "Property Management Company of the Year" in both 2000 and 2009 (NAHB) and one of the "Best Places to work" in 2009 by The Washington Business Journal. The Bozzuto name has been synonymous with a level of residential hospitality that is unmatched in the industry.

We seek ambitious individuals who are achievement driven and desire a serious career opportunity with an exceptional company. We currently manage 100 apartment communities and will continue to grow at a rapid pace, creating great opportunities for career advancement. We are always searching for entry-level Sales & Service Associates to lease our beautiful homes. Additionally, each summer we have a very competitive internship program that offers excellent exposure to our industry and company.

Thank you,

Betsy Glazer
Recruiter
The Bozzuto Group
Founded on Values. Built on Integrity.
Phone: 301-623-3644 | Fax: 301-623-3694
www.bozzuto.com | bglazer@bozzuto.com

The Feminist Majority Foundation Spring Interns

The Feminist Majority Foundation needs spring interns for our Arlington office, so please forward the announcement below to your lists. Feel free to contact me or pass on my info if you or any students have questions. Thanks!

Intern with the Feminist Majority Foundation this spring in our DC or LA office! Join our team and contribute to our work by organizing events, researching information, attending rallies, monitoring legislation, and more!

FMF seeks highly motivated undergraduate students with a passion for feminist issues and an interest in public policy and political science. All who are interested are encouraged to apply.

Part-time and full-time internships begin January 2010. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample tointernship@feminist.org (DC office) or sgilligan@feminist.org (LA office). For more information about FMF's internship program, projects, and testimonials from past interns, visit www.feminist.org/intern today!

Danielle Geong

National Campus Organizer

Feminist Majority Foundation

1600 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 801

Arlington, VA 22209

Office (703) 522-2214 x135

Cell (703) 595-8082

www.feministcampus.org

http://feministcampus.blogspot.com/

National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Interns

NCLR will be hiring one intern for spring, summer, fall and winter semesters. The intern will assist in various activities that further the work of the Líderes Initiative, outlined in the attachment, as well as carrying out administrative tasks as needed. A specific work plan will be created for each intern at the start of the internship.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, social networking sites and strong Internet research skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks, attentiveness to detail, ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of issues Latino youth face today is a must.
• Writing for Lideres website and social network sites
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

The internship is unpaid. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the attention of Denise Pernick, LíderesInitiative, via fax at (202) 776-1720 or via e-mal at dpernick@nclr.org .

Please help me publicize this event by forwarding on the attached flyer to any student you think would be interested in interning at NCLR.

Thank you for your help.

Denise Pernick

National Council of La Raza (NCLR)

Líderes Initiative

http://lideres.nclr.org/

(202) 785-1670 ext. 720