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The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) is an advocate for planning and implementing public policies that promote housing opportunity and choice. Its purpose is to be the business and political "voice" for the residential construction industry in Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise Counties in Arizona; to stimulate business within the home building industry; influence political decisions by virtue of member strength; and provide a format for networking, information, training, and support for members. www.sahba.org

The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) is an advocate for planning and implementing public policies that promote housing opportunity and choice. Its purpose is to be the business and political "voice" for the residential construction industry in Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise Counties in Arizona; to stimulate business within the home building industry; influence political decisions by virtue of member strength; and provide a format for networking, information, training, and support for members. www.sahba.org

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

Political Research Associates is a social justice think tank dedicated to studying and challenging the U.S. Right. Our key issues areas span LGBTQ rights, reproductive justice, immigrant and racial justice, civil liberties, and economic justice. The Research and Editorial Intern will help in investigating a variety of right-wing movements and institutions, and producing The Public Eye magazine. Research responsibilities include: extensive web, library, or phone research; fact checking; meeting and coordinating with researchers and analysts; library work. The Public Eye responsibilities include: assisting with reporting and research; copy editing; proofing; selecting images; assisting with layout; writing assignments. PRAs research areas span gender, racial, immigrant, and economic justice; civil liberties; education; and other areas under attack by the Right. For summer 2012, we are looking for general interns interested in the right-wing and social justice as well as those with a focus on: LGBTQ Rights; Immigrant Rights; and Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. Online magazine: PRA launched a new website in 2012, leading to new opportunities for web publishing, multimedia, and blogging. We are also looking for an intern with a journalistic focus interested in contributing to writing and editing as well as research specific to magazine articles, conducting and transcribing interviews, and suggesting new features. Qualifications: experience in journalism or research; excellent written communications, editing and proofreading skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, and graphic related applications; detail-oriented; able to work on short and long-term projects; ability to work independently and as part of a team; interest in progressive activism.

Political Research Associates is a social justice think tank dedicated to studying and challenging the U.S. Right. Our key issues areas span LGBTQ rights, reproductive justice, immigrant and racial justice, civil liberties, and economic justice. The Social Media Intern will report directly to the Communications Director and be entrusted with significant responsibility in building and maintaining PRAs online presence. The Social Media Intern will maintain PRAs existing social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. In addition, the intern should keep a close eye on social media trends, and continue to build PRAs presence on new platforms. The intern may also participate in the organizations other operations and write for the PRA Eyes Right blog. Virtual office candidates considered for this position. Qualifications: Facebook and Twitter proficiency; familiarity with other platforms specifically Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn encouraged. Creativity and initiative in brainstorming projects, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong attention to detail. Interest in progressive activism and causes. Journalism/blogging experience and experience with web design and development are pluses.

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.

The Tucson Hispanic Chamber has over 1000 member businesses and offices in Tucson and Hermosillo. Our mission is to advocate for and provide services that help grow our member's businesses. Our Business Advocacy committee meets every other week (Thursdays from 8:30a - 10:30a). The Public Policy Intern will assist in research, drafting letters and communicating our positions to our membership. In addition, they may attend public meetings representing the Tucson Hispanic Chamber.

Political Research Associates is a social justice think tank dedicated to studying and challenging the U.S. Right. Our key issues areas span LGBTQ rights, reproductive justice, immigrant and racial justice, civil liberties, and economic justice. The Communications and Marketing Intern reports directly to the Communications Director and plays an integral role in supporting PRAs mission to advance social justice. Responsibilities may include: Contributing to marketing/digital strategy and best use of new website; Drafting press releases, email blasts, newsletters, and other materials; Supporting the development of media strategies and journalist outreach for promoting major releases/events; Contributing to social media, blog, and other editorial opportunities; Multimedia projects using layout, photo, audio, or video equipment; Supporting fundraising initiatives and helping integrate communications and development. Qualifications: Excellent written communications, editing, and proofreading skills; proficiency with graphic design applications preferred; prior marketing and public relations experience; ability to multitask and handle short- and long-term projects; ability to work independently and part of a team; interest in progressive activism. Social media, journalism, blogging experience a plus.

Roubini Global Economics (RGE), a leading macro-strategy research firm, is looking for social media interns! If youre interested in developing social media strategies and engaging with the economic conversation on Roubini.com and the EconoMonitor, this unpaid internship offers great work experience for enterprising students or recent graduates. Interns may work from our office in NYC or remotely, and must be able to start immediately and commit to at least 10 hours per week. To apply, please send your resume and 15 sample @RoubiniGlobal tweets to jobs@roubini.com with the subject, Internship Social Media (NY). The tweets need not represent RGEs true economic views; the important thing is that they show your writing style and awareness of the economic and geopolitical news flow. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we can only respond to those applicants whom we wish to interview.

Want to learn more about the new Affordable Health Care Act? Want to do relevant, meaningful work that will impact thousands? LeaveLogic is a Seattle based online start-up pioneering a movement in the United States. Our mission is to provide tangible solutions for new parents seeking to extend their maternity leave beyond currently accepted standards. We offer tools, financial calculators, articles, advice and encouragement. This is an innovative concept addressing the complex issues of work life balance in the US. Come be part of this groundbreaking service launch, where every effort put forth will create tremendous value and personal learning.