Tag Archives: political science

Hot new entry level position at the MIT Political Science Department’s Governance Lab

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RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, Political Science, will join the MIT Governance Lab (MIT GOV/LAB), a group of political scientists who focus on innovations in citizen engagement and government responsiveness.  Will oversee administration of research projects in developed and developing countries.  Responsibilities include helping to coordinate field research, travel logistics, and the processing of expense reports; organizing events and scheduling project meetings; coordinating project details, including budgeting, report writing, and assisting with grant proposal preparation; processing project commitments (agreements, contracts, work requests, purchase orders); assisting with writing and producing research reports for partners and donors (outline and synthesize research updates and outcomes); supporting outreach efforts on behalf of projects (popular writing for the GOV/LAB and partner websites, presentations for internal/external audiences, etc.); helping research and draft literature reviews; and assisting with miscellaneous research tasks.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate interested in gaining research experience in political science. Past associates have been accepted into top Ph.D. programs in political science.

 

Strategy Group – political communications firm – hiring Production Assistants for election cycle (from Nicole Berns’14)

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New grads: tsg-logo-colorThe Strategy Group political communications firm is hiring Production Assistants to join the firm for the 2016 election season.

They are looking for people with exceptional organizational skills; the ability to work as part of a team; commitment to progressive causes, ideas and leaders; familiarity with Mac OS X; proficiency with MS Office Suite; and prior political experience strongly preferred, but not required. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To ask questions, and/or to apply, please email your resume and references to Nicole Berns’14, Political Science. nberns at strategygroup.com. Please indicate Production Assistant in the subject.

New grads – MMB (marketing & advertising) is hiring an entry level Account Coordinator – awesome opp, great foot in the door to the industry

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If you’ve had an internship with an agency, you’ve got a leg up!
Account Coordinator / Boston

MMB is looking for an Account Coordinator to join our rapidly growing team. This is an excellent career opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual who is looking to collaborate with a team of innovative, driven, seasoned advertising professionals, on high profile accounts. MMB provides the benefits of big agency clients, in a mid-sized agency environment.

The candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, a good multi-tasker, and have an open mind for learning all they can. Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Learning and mastering key Agency procedures that impact the team as a whole
  • Ability to develop awareness and understanding of the clients’ needs (ie creative, advertising, media etc) to better understand the scope of work being provided by the Agency.
  • Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, exceptional organization, a passion for the business and a willingness and eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to work closely with others – specifically receive daily direction from the Account Executive, Senior Account Executive or Account Supervisor on the account based on staffing.
  • Assist with monthly creative updates
  • Works on client reports and presentations
  • Project coordination, timelines, and budgets
  • Manage day-to-day billing for account

Performance Competencies (Core Skills, Behaviors, and Values):

  • First rate thinker, self starter.
  • Problem solving and innovation.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and trustworthiness.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Active listening.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive, productive working relationships.

Requirements:

  • Four-year degree is required.
  • 0-2 years of related experience.
  • Prior agency experience is preferred.
  • Unparalleled work ethic.
  • Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Web savvy; strong interest in digital / CRM

http://mmb580.com/careers

New Hampshire Democratic Party Summer Fellowship – work with Joe DeSimone’09, PoliSci

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The New Hampshire Democratic Party seeks highly personable fellows who have the flexibility, professionalism and dedication to Democratic values necessary to excel in an exciting, high-pressure environment. As one of the nation’s truest swing states, New Hampshire experiences contested elections on the presidential, congressional, state, and local levels. The NHDP Summer Fellowship offers the opportunity to work on the front-lines of some of the nation’s most consequential political races.

NHDP Summer Fellows will be at the heart of the NHDP Coordinated Campaign, working closely with staff to implement modern political strategies and tactics. Fellows will play an integral role in the development and implementation of our voter outreach and volunteer training programs across the state; help maintain the NHDP voter database; and lay the foundation necessary to elect Democrats up and down the ticket.

No experience is necessary, but applicants should hold a commitment to Democratic Party principles and a willingness to learn about the political process.

 

Sweet entry level position for seniors interested in world languages and cultures, international relations, etc.

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The Five College Center for the Study of World Languages is hiring a
Program Assistant.

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Program assistants provide logistical, administrative, and curricular support for FCCSWL language programs and other activities of the FCCSWL.  Program assistants also work on FCCSWL language materials development projects as needed.

Your SBS Global Ed requirement has prepared you well very for this position.  Don’t delay!

Paralegal/Legal Assistant position with RichMay, and UMass PoliSci alum Howard Levin

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Position Description:
Provide essential administrative assistance to busy real estate, corporate, energy or litigation related practices. Work closely with attorneys on practice support, including substantial clerical tasks, work flow organization, billing, records maintenance and filing, interaction with clients, electronic filings, routine office support tasks and various other projects.

Requirements:
Excellent academic and personal credentials. Demonstrated organizational ability and computer skills, able to work independently in a demanding fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong work ethic essential. MS Office Word, Excel with PowerPoint a plus. Experience appreciated but not required. Candidates interested in attending law school in future preferred; two year commitment required. Salary $34,000 plus paid Overtime.

Please send cover letter and resume to Legal Administrator Kathleen Shipp, kshipp at richmaylaw.com.

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Summer Internship with the Civil Rights Division of the MA Attorney General’s Office

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Civil Rights Division Non-Legal Intern  

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Internship Description

Primary Duties: Responsibilities include a wide range of duties relating to assisting the Division in investigating and prosecuting civil rights violations. Primary responsibilities are to conduct intake, screen and evaluate constituent complaints, investigate complaints, and respond to complainants. Other responsibilities include assisting Division attorneys in investigations and in case preparation, maintenance of Division files and statistics, and assisting with outreach events and other public presentations.

Position Requirements: Applicants must be undergraduates with excellent organizational, writing, and analytical skills; an ability to handle multiple tasks at once and balance both long- and short-term projects; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public; strong oral communication and presentation skills; and a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Division. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

There are three UMass SBS grads working in this division, so you will be in good company!

Please send cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to
Asst. Attorney General Shaneka Davis at shanekadavis at gmail dot com AND to
Paralegal Paola Ozuna at paula.ozuna at state.ma.us

SBS note: make sure to have your resume and cover letter reviewed before you send them.

SBS note: you can apply for funding for this position through the SBS internship/scholarship program.  Funding application deadline is March 30.

Be a Democracy Fellow – the time is definitely now! Deadline, March 11.

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FairVote’s Democracy Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for those with an interest in election reform to work on substantive projects while building valuable skills and networking with others in the field. Fellows will be assigned projects to manage throughout their tenures, and will also assist with the supervision of FairVote interns. They will be exposed to the broad workings of FairVote, ranging from research, communications and advocacy, to building websites, blogging, and representing FairVote in coalition meetings and on Capitol Hill.

The positions are paid, with healthcare benefits and a stipend for commuting expenses. Fellows will be given opportunities to build their skills and knowledge base both through on-the-job training and opportunities to attend workshops and seminars. Nearly every graduate of FairVote’s Fellowship Program has either continued at FairVote as a full-time staff member, begun work at another public interest organization, or attended graduate school.

Supreme Court Judicial Internship – Deadline Feb. 10

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The SUPREME COURT JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the field of judicial administration through working in the Office of the Counselor to the Chief Justice.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2016

This is an unpaid internship, but you can apply for funding through the SBS and Political Science scholarship programs. Don’t delay!

The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program

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THE BILL EMERSON NATIONAL HUNGER FELLOWS PROGRAM seeks to develop effective leaders who will find innovative solutions and help bring about the end of hunger and poverty.

This year-long fellowship combines field training, policy training, and professional congressional hunger centerdevelopment training with months of hands-on work at community-based nonprofits and government agencies.

Fellows receive a living stipend, health insurance, and housing support.

DEADLINE: JANUARY 13, 2016