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Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The foundation is committed to building global bridges locally by convening dialogue that fosters understanding, respect, and acceptance. Niagara Foundation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life interact with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and promoting the development of shared human values. Internship opportunities are available every quarter/semester for students who wish to participate in a learning environment where he or she will gain work experience for the future. The social media intern is essentially an intelligence gatherer for all of Niagaras social media platforms. He or she will work with the Director of the Communications to research topics and will post content related to Niagara events and international affairs.

Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The foundation is committed to building global bridges locally by convening dialogue that fosters understanding, respect, and acceptance. Niagara Foundation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life interact with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and promoting the development of shared human values. The writing and reporting intern plays a big part in that mission by creating content that keeps our community informed and engaged outside of Niagara events. The writing and reporting intern has similar responsibilities as a reporter to an online newspaper. The writing and reporting intern will research content, interview contacts, and contribute to the development of Niagaras news site. He or she will work with the Director of the Communications to pitch ideas and will post content related to Niagara events and international affairs. Interns are also responsible for helping with writing press releases and other PR assignments.

We are a digital agency providing comprehensive strategy and services for clients seeking the best. Beyond media, we deliver the strategic insight and planning necessary to make the digital component an asset to our clients broader objectives whether that be to win an election, increase revenues, or change the world. We work with clients in prominent areas of politics, public affairs, issue advocacy, government, and not-for-profit. There is no single template for a winning digital strategy, and our approach always begins with our clients stated goals and available resources. Talbot Digital is looking for 2013 summer interns. We are in search for students with advanced knowledge in politics, graphic design, writing, and web design. Graphic Design Intern Requirements - Working towards a BA or certificate from a Fine Arts program/Graphic Design school - Experience with Adobe InDesign, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator - Knowledge of Mac OS and software upgrades and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs - Must be a team player and flourish in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment - Open to constructive criticism and customer feedback Responsibilities - Assists in the design and development of layouts for marketing materials, using appealing graphics that are well organized - Responsible to incorporate current design trends into each unique layout to produce an up-to-date style for custom ads - Ability to exercise good judgment when interpreting instructions and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions - Utilize strong written skills and bring effective visual ideas from concept through to completion Social Media & Community Management Intern Requirements - Provide links to 1-3 social networking profiles to demonstrate interest and knowledge - Possesses skills in writing, presentation, interpersonal relations, and customer management - Performs well in environment that values creativity, flexibility, and variety - Exhibits personal qualities, such as open-mindedness, enthusiasm, and adaptability - Prefers challenges, fast pace, new ideas, future focus, and unstructured environment Responsibilities - Utilizes social media to engage with a community of fans/followers online - Coordinates online marketing and advertising campaigns - Collaborates with internal departments on projects and assignments - Demonstrates interest in social media and how media and communication strategies can continuously engage the online community

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship. In addition, GMF supports a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. Founded in 1972 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has seven offices in Europe: Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, and Warsaw. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm. The Development & Partnerships department seeks an energetic, detail-oriented, creative individual to be part of the team. At GMF, the Development & Partnership office is responsible for fundraising from outside sources (Foundations, Corporations, Governments, and Individuals) for GMF core programming. This internship is unpaid and offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional experience for those interested in a career in fundraising and international affairs. GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 21,000 refugees from nearly 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 800 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 1,500 refugees and asylees. SCOPE OF ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH INTERN WORK: This position is intended to provide a qualified Intern with opportunities to learn through experience about collaboration, advocacy and communication. In this role the Intern will report directly to IRCs Executive Director and represent IRC at the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies, a network of Executive Directors of eight local refugee service agencies, to collect data, conduct research and develop promotional material aimed at promoting refugee resettlement in Georgia. Weekly hours will be flexible however preferred candidates will be available to start immediately. For more information or to apply, please contact Jessica Seales, Volunteer Coordinator, at VolunteerATL@Rescue.org or 678-636-8928. To learn more about us, please visit the IRC website at www.Rescue.org/Atlanta

Convert! specializes in online marketing for non-profits and universities. Since our founding, we have raised over $8.5 million for our clients. Convert! has also helped organizations accomplish their various missions which include citizen education on the Constitution and American History, taking on government corruption and assisting the needs of wounded veterans. The research intern will work with one specific client that investigates government works and lobbies on behalf of its members. The intern will be managed by Convert! in our Fredericksburg office but will work directly with our client and its leadership and staff.

The Embassy of Jordan to the United States, Washinton D.C.

ALR would like to announce an internship opening in our Washington, D.C. office from August December 2013! We are a nationally recognized Democratic polling firm with offices in Montgomery, AL, Washington, D.C., and New York, NY. We conduct public opinion research and strategic consulting for President Barack Obama, two U.S. Senators, thirteen congressmen, dozens of statewide and legislative elected officials, and multiple labor organizations, progressive groups and associations. In general, as an intern, you will get an inside perspective on public opinion polling - learning what it is, how it works, and how it is used in political campaigns. We want you to be aware of the kind of activities that will be expected of you if you choose to accept an internship with ALR. Your tasks will differ based on your skill set, performance, and proximity to an election cycle.

KNSJ is looking for interns to assist with the daily preparation, production and execution of the radio show. Interns will assist with research, prep, booking, audio production and will manage social media to help promote various guests and segments on the show. if you are looking to gain valuable hands on experience in the field of marketing and public relations and you are out-going, not afraid of being on a microphone or in front of a crowd and believe you have what it takes to work in the radio industry we want to hear from you! We offer internship opportunities for college students to gain Radio/Entertainment experience in the production and marketing fields.

WETA Public Television and Classical 90.9 FM provides internship opportunities designed to help expand students' knowledge and experience in public media and compliment their studies. Working on the weekly national program, "Washington Week with Gwen Ifill", the intern will research national and international news stories, monitor and log live news events, log and archive video clips from past shows for use on the broadcast and on the web. They will also assist in the production of website updates, webchats and guest relations. The intern will also assist producers with script and rundown preparation and other control room duties during live broadcasts. This is an unpaid internship with a small travel stipend available. For more information about our internship program and to apply, visit our website: http://www.weta.org/about/careers/internships.