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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.

 

Nice local part-time job for academic year 2016-17 – excellent resume builder

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Culture, Health, and Science (CHS) Program Assistant for ‘16-’17- Apply by Monday, April 25th

CHSlogoThe Five College Program in Culture, Health, and Science (CHS) is looking for a program assistant for next year! CHS is a certificate program that allows students an opportunity to explore human health, disease and healing from an interdisciplinary perspective. The student program assistant plays an essential role for CHS to achieve its mission by working with the CHS Program Director, the CHS Steering Committee, and Five College central staff in a supportive capacity. This is a great opportunity for a student to connect with students and faculty in CHS, and be a part of exciting discussions about the goals and development of CHS. The Program Assistant position is approximately 8-10 hours per week during the academic year and receives a stipend of $2,600.

Requirements: The position requires strong communication, organization and leadership skills. Applicants must be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and able to work on multiple projects at once. Candidates must be available for at least one full academic year; two or more years preferred. The program assistant does not necessarily have to be a CHS student, but an interest in the program and passion for health studies is preferred.

Major duties:
– Manage communications on the CHS email account to serve as the major point of contact for CHS inquiries, to answer questions and clear up confusion.
– Maintain CHS’s social media presence on Facebook and the website.
– Gather members, promote CHS, and spread knowledge of the certificate at CHS events and meetings around the Five Colleges (talks, a CHS Pizza Party each semester, and occasional information sessions on individual campuses).
– Assist the Program Director and faculty advisors to coordinate Steering Committee business as needed, and take minutes at monthly steering committee meetings and distribute.
– Conduct regular maintenance of the Ever-Approved Courses list, and assist five college staff in posting CHS courses each semester as needed.
– Coordinate, organize and lead the monthly CHS student steering committee
– Collect and compile stories about CHS alumni to increase program continuity.

To apply: Reply to chs@fivecolleges.edu with a cover letter and resume by Monday, April 25th. In your cover letter (1) address the ways in which you are qualified for the CHS program assistant position, and (2) propose an idea or project that you could carry out for CHS (optional).

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!

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.

PAID Summer Internship in Reproductive Rights & Social Justice – Deadline Feb. 1

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The Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps (RRASC) is a 10-week paid summer internship program sponsored by the Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program at Hampshire College. Undergraduate students intern at reproductive rights and social justice organizations around the country. Organizations work on a wide array of issues including reproductive health, economic justice, immigrant rights, rights of indigenous peoples, LGBTQ rights, human rights, intimate partner abuse, and prison abolition. For more info or to apply, click here.

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