Internship Packet by OU College of International Studies

Undergraduate Guide to Internships

Table of Contents Think Tanks....................................................................................... 1 World Resources Institute................................................................. 2 Urban Institute.................................................................................. 3 The Heritage Foundation.................................................................. 4 American Association of Univeristy Women.................................... 5 Center for International Policy.......................................................... 6 Cato Institute..................................................................................... 7 Washington Institute......................................................................... 8 Non-Profits & NGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s........................................................................ 9 Manna Project International............................................................. 10 Cornerstone International................................................................. 11 Training4Changes............................................................................. 12 ActionAid........................................................................................... 13 Kiva.................................................................................................... 14 Financial Resources........................................................................... 15 Northwestern Mutual........................................................................ 16 World Bank........................................................................................ 17 International Monetary Fund............................................................ 18 State of Oklahoma............................................................................. 19 Office of the Governor....................................................................... 20 Carl Albert Public Internship............................................................ 21 State Legislative Internship............................................................... 22 Lankford Congressional Internship.................................................. 23 Inhofe Congressional Internship...................................................... 24 OU Affiliated Programs..................................................................... 25 CCEW................................................................................................ 26 World Literature Today...................................................................... 27 Cortez E.M. Ewing Fellowship......................................................... 28 College of International Studies....................................................... 29 International Leadership Fellows...................................................... 30

Political Consulting........................................................................... 31 Tilley&Nichols LLC.......................................................................... 32 McGuireWoods Consulting............................................................... 33 ACG Advocacy................................................................................... 34 Booz Allen Hamilton......................................................................... 35 Precision Strategies........................................................................... 36 Management Consulting................................................................... 37 McKinsey & Company...................................................................... 38 The Boston Consulting Group.......................................................... 39 PricewaterhouseCoopers................................................................... 40 The Cambridge Group...................................................................... 41 Bain & Company............................................................................... 42 Airline Companies............................................................................. 43 Southwestern Airlines........................................................................ 44 American Airlines.............................................................................. 45 Delta Airlines..................................................................................... 46 Qatar Airways..................................................................................... 47 Lufthansa Airlines............................................................................. 48 Commerce & Trade........................................................................... 49 Oklahoma City Chamber................................................................... 50 U.S. Department of Commerce......................................................... 51 World Trade Organization................................................................. 52 Norman Chamber.............................................................................. 53 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation................................................. 54 Education.......................................................................................... 55 Teach for America.............................................................................. 56 Teach for All....................................................................................... 57 GeoVision.......................................................................................... 58 Teach Away Inc. ................................................................................ 59 Kalu Yala............................................................................................ 60 Defense Contractors.......................................................................... 61 Halliburton........................................................................................ 62 Boeing................................................................................................ 63

Lockheed Martin............................................................................... 64 United States Government................................................................. 65 The White House Internship............................................................ 66 U.S. State Department....................................................................... 67 U.S. Treasury..................................................................................... 68 U.S. Department of the Navy............................................................ 69 U.S. Department of Interior.............................................................. 70 Human Rights Groups (N. America)................................................ 71 Amnesty International....................................................................... 72 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Defense Watch................................................................. 73 Human Rights Watch........................................................................ 74 World Vision...................................................................................... 75 American Civil Liberties Union......................................................... 76 Human Rights Groups (S. America)................................................. 77 Inter-American Commision on Human Rights................................ 78 Peach Brigades International............................................................ 79 Alerta Verde....................................................................................... 80 Foundation for Sustainanable Development..................................... 81 World Organization Against Torture................................................. 82

Think Tanks

World Resources Institute Salary: Paid Duration: Present-March 15 Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Corporate Relations Intern World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization that spans more than 50 countries, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, and the United States. They have more than 450 experts and staff who work closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain natural resources—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being. The vision of WRI is to have an equitable and prosperous planet driven by the wise management of natural resources. They aspire to create a world where the actions of government, business, and communities combine to eliminate poverty and sustain the natural environment for all people. The Institute has a rich history of transforming ideas into action, with clear benefits to people and the planet. It continually evolves to sustain the excellence of its research, and to ensure that its analysis and recommendations create meaningful change on the ground. It aims to continue building on decades of experience to achieve a sustainable world with ample natural resources for future generations.

Responsibilities: • Support preparation and execution efforts for the annual meeting of the Corporate Consultative Group • Support the work of WRI’s Development Department Corporate sector with research, database management, communications, and administrative activities • Assist with specific research on donors, partners, and prospects Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but college seniors will also be considered • Excellent research skills • Excellent writing skills • Strong oral communications skills • Familiarity and experience with sustainability and/or corporate social responsibility

Urban Institute Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Washington, D.C. Job Title: UI Associate Urban Institute believes in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. Public policies work best when they are rooted in facts, and their research sparks solutions in programs and practice. Analyses and recommendations help expand opportunities for all people, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector. Although the Urban Institute does not have a formal internship program, they hire research assistants on a temporary basis for full-time and part-time assignments during the academic year and during the summer. The position of UI Associate is responsible for assisting senior researchers in various policy areas such as housing, welfare, population studies, health, and education policy. Incumbents will conduct literature reviews, analyses and programing tasks, as well as participate in reporting research findings and presenting data. They conduct sophisticated research to understand and solve real-world challenges in a rapidly urbanizing environment. Their work engages communities at multiple levels — city, state, and country — as they gather data and evaluate programs. Urban Institute’s scholars blend academic rigor with on-the-ground collaboration, teaming with policymakers, community leaders, practitioners, and the private sector to diagnose problems and find solutions.

Responsibilities: • Assisting in organizing and analyzing basic data on social media • Writing, editing and contributing to blogs and other content • Supporting online communications • Assisting with media research and monitoring around the New Climate Economy and the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate • Providing general administrative support and other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Enrollment in a B.A. program in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Sociology, Public Policy, Computer Science, or other social science field • strong quantitative and analytical skills • Proficiency with spreadsheet and presentation graphics software skills and with data analysis software packages (such as SAS or SPSS)

The Heritage Foundation Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Washington, D.C. Job Title: Intern The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution—a think tank—whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. They believe the principles and ideas of the American Founding are worth conserving and renewing. The policy entrepreneurs believe the most effective solutions are consistent with those ideas and principles. There vision is to build an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society flourish. The Research, Strategic Communications, and Policy Promotion teams, supported by the Development Team and working with the leaders and advocates at Heritage Action for America and its team across the country, pursue conservative policies to help Americans build for themselves a better life. Heritage’s staff pursues this mission by performing timely, accurate research on key policy issues and effectively marketing these findings to their primary audiences: members of Congress, key congressional staff members, policymakers in the executive branch, the nation’s news media, and the academic and policy communities.

Responsibilities: • Attend weekly briefings with Heritage policy experts on foreign and domestic policy issues • Attend lectures and seminars held at Heritage, giving interns the chance to hear from prominent conservative leaders, authors, and policymakers • Participate in practical skills workshops teaching researching, op-ed writing, blogging, etiquette, and resume writing • Engage with each other in reading groups and discussions Qualifications: • Summer applicants must be at least a rising junior • Interns must work full time during the summer • International students who are authorized to be employed in the United States are eligible for a Heritage internship

American Association of University Women Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Public Policy and Governmental Relations The American Association of University Women (AAUW), officially founded in 1881, is a non-profit organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The organization has a nationwide network of 150,000 members, 1,500 branches, and 500 college and university partners. Its headquarters are in Washington, DC. AAUW promotes equity and education for women and girls. Issues of interest to the organization include education, social, economic, and political reform. Internships will vary but may include work with social media, donor communications, event planning, and/or government and policy relations. AAUW uses advocacy, education, philanthropy and research as tools to further enhance female equality. Since AAUW’s founding, members and supporters have spoken out about policies important to women and girls. Without their voices, invaluable legislation would have never been passed. In recent years, such legislation included the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. AAUW’s policy work connects and rallies advocates at the local, state, national, and global levels to advance and empower women and girls.

Responsibilities: • Attending various coalition meetings, briefings, meetings, and conferences as a representative of AAUW • Drafting and updating fact sheets, correspondence to Capitol Hill, position papers, legislative updates and alerts, briefing materials, and articles for policy publications • Writing blogs and assisting with AAUW’s social media presence as they relate to public policy • Assisting with the AAUW Action Fund Capitol Hill Lobby Corps Qualifications: • Interest in learning about the federal public policy-making process; • Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications • Good research skills

Center for International Policy Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Development and Operations Intern The Center for International Policy (CIP) is a non-profit public policy research and advocacy think tank with offices in Washington, D.C. and New York City. It was founded in 1975 in response to the Vietnam War. The Center describes its mission as “promoting a U.S. foreign policy based on international cooperation, demilitarization and respect for human rights.” The Center is the parent organization for a variety of projects, including The Financial Transparency Coalition, Win Without War and Avoided Deforestation Partners. It also collaborates with the Washington Office on Latin America and the Latin America Working Group to publish the Just the Facts website. The Center for International Policy works to promote a U.S. foreign policy based on peace, international cooperation, demilitarization, and respect for basic human rights. Through research, education, and direct public advocacy, CIP works to define and put into practice a more sympathetic, farsighted, and non-militaristic approach to the developing world. The Development and Operations Internship is a unique internship offering non-profit fundraising, development, admin, and office management experience. The intern will work with CIP’s Senior Development Associate and Office Manager.

Responsibilities: • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations • Carry out cost comparisons • Conduct product research • Process bank deposits • Research grants, funding opportunities, and fundraising strategies Qualifications: • Interest in office and/or non-profit management • Interest in fundraising and development • A desire to start a career in the non-profit world

Cato Institute Salary: Paid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Intern The Cato Institute is an American libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. It was founded as the Charles Koch Foundation in 1974 by Ed Crane, Murray Rothbard, and Charles Koch, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the conglomerate Koch Industries. In July 1976, the name was changed to the Cato Institute. Cato was established to have a focus on public advocacy, media exposure and societal influence In order to maintain its independence, the Cato Institute accepts no government funding. Cato receives approximately 80 percent of its funding through tax-deductible contributions from individuals, with the remainder of its support coming from foundations, corporations, and the sale of books and publications. Cato interns assist policy staff as researchers; work with the conference department to organize policy conferences, debates, and forums; attend seminars and conferences; and assist Cato’s professional staff by copying and filing newspaper articles, distributing materials to congressional offices, and preparing mailings. In addition to their research and other duties, interns take part in regular seminars on politics, economics, law, and philosophy, as well as a series of lectures and films on libertarian themes.

Responsibilities: • Attend required lectures, seminars, and conferences • Assist policy staff in research • Assist Cato staff in administrative tasks • Distribute materials to congressional offices Qualifications: • Undergraduates, regardless of major, recent graduates, graduate students, or law students • Strong commitment to individual liberty, private property, free markets, limited government, and the philosophy of classical, or market, liberalism

The Washington Institute Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Research Intern In 1985, a small group of visionary Americans committed to advancing U.S. interests in the Middle East founded The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The founders understood that American interests in the region emanate from a handful of core ideas: security, peace, prosperity, democracy, and stability. But they also recognized that these interests can be best advanced through policies rooted in inquiry, debate, and research. The Washington Institute accesses the policy process from many angles: the written word, the spoken word, and personal contact. The Institute’s senior research staff includes experts on a wide array of political, military, security, and economic issues that cover every corner of the Middle East. They speak the region’s languages, have lived and worked there, and often hail from the region itself. Full-time and part-time research internships at The Washington Institute are open to current undergraduates as well as recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree. Interns provide research and administrative support to Institute staff. Internships are unpaid.

Responsibilities: • provide administrative support to research staff Qualifications: • current student or recent graduate • interest in the Middle East

Non-Profits & NGO’s

Manna Project International Salary: Unpaid Duration: Summer Location: Guatemala/Ecuador/Nicaraugua Job Title: Short-Term Volunteer The mission of Manna International is to foster communities of talented young leaders to become the next generation of social change agents by engaging in collaborative, on-the-ground service with international communities in need. MPI volunteers work in a number of different programs, operate programs in such a way as to relate to multiple facets of a given community, and work in concert with other MPI volunteers who may be focusing in other areas. Some of the main areas of focus include health, education, leadership development, and economic empowerment. The name Manna Project comes from the Biblical story of “manna.” The story goes that God provided “manna,” a bread-like substance, each day for the Israelites as they traveled through the desert. Only enough manna was provided for that specific day. While Manna Project is not a religious organization, it is a noble idea to have enough for the day at hand. The MPI Summer Intern Program gives volunteers experience working with a non-profit and serving an underprivileged population. The program integrates the volunteers into the daily functions of MPI Program Directors as they assist in planning classes and instructing lessons. Volunteers will get a snapshot of MPI´s longterm goals in action, seeing how their trip contributes to the greater pictures of community development.

Responsibilities: • Work with fellow members of the international team to design and implement community development programs • Create opportunities for growth and education in our partner communities • Broaden your understanding of current global issues • Define your personal career goals • Focus on your professional development through hands-on experience Qualifications: • Current or recent graduate

Cornerstone International Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern Cornerstone International has been working with a research team over the past year to incubate a financial model focused on mobilizing idle capital in support of emerging market entrepreneurs. This model has turned into an organization all its own. Arrow Global Capital is set up as a nonprofit organization, allowing any unexpected losses to be tax deductible for guarantors. Projections indicate that Arrow will be sustainable by year three, with interest rate differentials covering operational costs. Having seen firsthand the failure of traditional, cyclical approaches to international development & economic innovation in nations like Haiti, founder Chad is committed to developing approaches that look into the future and concentrate on long-term, sustainable solutions. By enabling men and women to lift themselves out of poverty one day at a time through the free flow of knowledge and capital, the Cornerstone team believes lasting changes will finally be achieved. Interns will jointly take on key roles in the correspondence, office duties, social media, web presence, research, idea/lead generation, concept incubation, and awareness campaign functions of the company; providinig guidance and any necessary training along the way.

Responsibilities: • Conduct research and office tasks in Norman • Update social media • Create new ways for Cornerstone team to decrease poverty Qualifications: • Sophomore standing at minimum • International experience required (any international travel, i.e. study abroad, service trips, etc.) • Knowledge of international development field preferred • Basic graphic design, website maintenance, and/or video editing experience a plus • Familiarity/comfort with intensive research

training4changeS Salary: Unpaid Duration: Summer Location: South Africa Job Title: Intern training4changeS exists to utilize sport as a catalyst for holistic community transformation and to intentionally equip young leaders with essential life skills and values. Through its intern positions, training4changes offers opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students who are eager to gain knowledge and make a difference while they are still in college. Interns may be involved in marketing, curriculum development, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, or more. They work directly with senior staff and have the chance to gain invaluable experience. This is an unpaid internship designed to provide real-world experience, build your résumé, and provide insight and connections into the Sport for Development field. Interns who join training4changeS on the field will be expected to cover the cost of their own travel and accommodation (which will be arranged by training4changeS). The length of each internship is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities: • Enage athletes through participation in sport • Equip coache Qualifications: • Interest in sports • Passion for bettering the lives of others

ActionAid Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Nigeria Job Title: Intern ActionAid works in more than 40 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America, with over 25 million poor people. Their work seeks to create and sustain better futures by providing relief from disasters and conflicts, empowering women, fighting hunger, holding governments accountable, and making education accessible. They listen to and learn from poor people to identify and help them fulfill their own needs, encouraging them to lobby decision-makers in their own countries, and campaigning and calling for change from those who hold power on the international stage. ActionAid works with coalitions of poor and excluded people from around the world, bringing their perspectives to bear on US policies that affect developing countries. They bring their voices into the American political arena and strengthen domestic support for changes in development policy.

Responsibilities: • Assist in human capital development • Experience building of fresh graduates and individuals interested in the development sector Qualifications: • Fresh graduates without post National Youth Service Corps experienc • Candidates with experience in other sectors who desire development sector experience • Candidate must not be above 30 years of age • Degree in any field of study is essential

Kiva Salary: Unpaid Duration: Summer Location: San Francisco, CA Job Title: Intern Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Kiva Interns dedicate 5 months to working part-time at Kiva’s Headquarters in San Francisco. Interns are placed with teams throughout the organization based on their skills and abilities. Kiva Interns dedicate 5 months to working part-time at Kfiva’s Headquarters in San Francisco. Kiva envisions a world where all people - even in the most remote areas of the globe - hold the power to create opportunity for themselves and others.

Responsibilities: • Become an expert on the Kiva platform and use your knowledge to support Kiva’s passionate lender community • Attend regular presentations by Kiva staff members about their roles at Kiva and their career trajectories • Learn about the world of microfinance Qualifications: • Significant interest in Kiva

Financial Resources

Northwestern Mutual Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Oklahoma City, OK Job Title: Intern Northwestern Mutual is a US financial services mutual organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its products include life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, annuities, mutual funds, and employee benefit services. Northwestern Mutual also provides consultation on asset and income protection, personal needs, investments, financial planning, estate planning, trusts, business needs, retirement, and employee benefits. Interns will receive help exploring and developing personal market opportunities, understanding the commitment to building enduring relationships, and determining if this is the right career. Northwestern Mutual’s internship program is ranked “One of America’s Top Ten Internships1” for good reason. As a financial representative intern, interns have the flexibility to pursue their studies while getting real-world job experience. As a financial representative intern, you will use Northwestern Mutual’s personalized financial planning process to offer financial solutions tailored to each client’s needs and circumstances over his or her lifetime.

World Bank Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern Cornerstone International has been working with a research team over the past year to incubate a financial model focused on mobilizing idle capital in support of emerging market entrepreneurs. This model has turned into an organization all its own. Arrow Global Capital is set up as a nonprofit organization, allowing any unexpected losses to be tax deductible for guarantors. Projections indicate that Arrow will be sustainable by year three, with interest rate differentials covering operational costs. Having seen firsthand the failure of traditional, cyclical approaches to international development & economic innovation in nations like Haiti, founder Chad is committed to developing approaches that look into the future and concentrate on long-term, sustainable solutions. By enabling men and women to lift themselves out of poverty one day at a time through the free flow of knowledge and capital, the Cornerstone team believes lasting changes will finally be achieved. Interns will jointly take on key roles in the correspondence, office duties, social media, web presence, research, idea/lead generation, concept incubation, and awareness campaign functions of the company; providinig guidance and any necessary training along the way.

International Monetary Fund Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern Cornerstone International has been working with a research team over the past year to incubate a financial model focused on mobilizing idle capital in support of emerging market entrepreneurs. This model has turned into an organization all its own. Arrow Global Capital is set up as a nonprofit organization, allowing any unexpected losses to be tax deductible for guarantors. Projections indicate that Arrow will be sustainable by year three, with interest rate differentials covering operational costs. Having seen firsthand the failure of traditional, cyclical approaches to international development & economic innovation in nations like Haiti, founder Chad is committed to developing approaches that look into the future and concentrate on long-term, sustainable solutions. By enabling men and women to lift themselves out of poverty one day at a time through the free flow of knowledge and capital, the Cornerstone team believes lasting changes will finally be achieved. Interns will jointly take on key roles in the correspondence, office duties, social media, web presence, research, idea/lead generation, concept incubation, and awareness campaign functions of the company; providinig guidance and any necessary training along the way.

State of Oklahoma

Office of the Governor Salary: Unpaid Duration: Fall Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern Governor Mary Fallin is the first woman to be elected governor of Oklahoma. She also currently serves as the chair of the National Governors Association, a bipartisan group representing all of the nation’s governors. The Office of Governor Mary Fallin seeks part-time interns for the fall. The chosen candidates will have a number of duties, including assisting office staff with research, special events, attending committee and board meetings, database management, scheduling, and correspondence. Applicants should be interested in government and working with Oklahoma’s top public policy officials. To apply, send resume to: Office of the Governor Attn: Jana Staples 2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Room 212 Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Responsibilities: • Assist office staff with research and special events • Attend committee and board meetings Qualifications: • College Junior or Senior studying political science, history, pre-law, public relations, economics, communications, or any other applicable field • Excellent organization and communication skills • Proficiency in writing • Phone experience/customer relations • Professional demeanor/positive attitude • Time-management skills

Carl Albert Public Internship Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Research Intern The Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center is a unique and nonpartisan institution that strengthens representative democracy through scholarship, learning, and service. Established in 1979 by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, the center is a living tribute to the ideals, leadership, and accomplishments of the Honorable Carl Albert, native Oklahoman, University of Oklahoma alumnus, Rhodes Scholar, 46th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Carl Albert Center (CAC) fellowships offer students the opportunity to conduct collaborative research in politics and government with faculty members. In addition to engaging in original research with a mentor professor, fellows meet as a group twice monthly with Professor Michael Crespin, Associate Director of the Carl Albert Center, and guest speakers to discuss different research traditions. The broad mission is to integrate students into the community of scholars. Students regularly take part in the various conferences and symposia sponsored by the Center. Many present their own research at professional scholarly meetings, and some have published their collaborative research in professional journals. This program is open to all University of Oklahoma undergraduate students, regardless of major.

Responsibilities: • devote eight to ten hours weekly to research tasks coordinated with their faculty mentors • ellows meet as a group twice monthly with Dr. Crespin and guest speakers to discuss different research traditions Qualifications: • Must be current student at the University of Oklahoma • Major in political science is preferred

State Legislative Internship Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern The Oklahoma House of Representatives Internship Program provides an opportunity to be an active participant in the legislative process of our state. House interns will work closely either with professional, non partisan staff or state representatives and will be part of a governing body that produces laws and shapes public policy for the State of Oklahoma. The best time to participate in the Oklahoma House of Representatives Internship Program is in the spring semester, during the regular legislative session. Applications should be submitted by last Friday in December for the following spring. This allows staff enough time to review an applicant’s capabilities and interests before making placement, based on availability. The internship is open to students enrolled for credit through an educational institution. The institution will provide all academic requirements and determine all final grades. The House provides a meaningful and intellectually stimulating work experience. The hours are flexible, based upon the academic requirements, but must be regular. Prospective interns are placed with legislators or staff according to the interests and goals of each individual applicant. By identifying an intern’s interests and goals we hope to ensure that the educational needs of the student are effectively met and accommodate the practical needs of individual legislators and staff offices.

Responsibilities: • Assist with daily tasks and mediating between congress men and women • Accommodate practical needs of individual legislators and staff offices Qualifications: • Must be current undergraduate or graduate student

James Lankford Congressional Internship Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Intern James Paul Lankford is an American politician who is the United States Senator-elect from Oklahoma. A member of the Republican Party, he has been the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 5th congressional district since 2011. While remaining passionate about life and traditional family values, James has become a strong voice for fiscal discipline and accountability in the federal government. He has emerged as a leader in fighting government regulations that are suffocating business and weakening the economy. Ideal interns will be personable, organized, independent student leaders wanting an opportunity to learn. Internships can be credited or non-credited and have flexible schedules. Internships are unpaid. Come and join a stimulating work environment that shares a common goal of improving Oklahoma and our nation. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities: • Assist the senator and his staff with administrative duties, legislative correspondence, research and press operations • Observe the legislative process Qualifications: • Applicants must have completed at least one year of study in an institution of higher education

Jim Inhofe Congressional Internship Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Intern U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) is a U.S. Army Veteran. He is the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. An avid pilot with over 11,000 flight hours, Inhofe became the only member of Congress to fly an airplane around the world when he recreated Wiley Post’s legendary trip around the globe. James Mountain “Jim” Inhofe is the senior United States senator from Oklahoma and a member of the Republican Party. First elected to the Senate in 1994, he was the ranking member of the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and was its chairman from 2003 to 2007. Inhofe served eight years as the United States representative for Oklahoma’s 1st congressional district before his election to the Senate in 1994 and also previously served as both an Oklahoma state representative and senator.

Responsibilities: • Attend committee hearings and briefings • Assist with research to aid the Senator and his constituents • Perform general office duties Qualifications: • Must have interest in politics • Must resonate with Senator Inhofe’s platform

University of Oklahoma University Affiliated Programs

CCEW Salary: Paid Duration: Fall/Spring Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern The Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth is an economic development organization at the University of Oklahoma specializing in technology commercialization, software business development, social entrepreneurship, and agile product design. As a nexus of entrepreneurial activity in the state, CCEW provides immersive learning experiences, collaborative spaces, high-impact programming, and entrepreneurial consulting to students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members in Norman, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Founded in 2006, CCEW first promoted the development of Oklahoma’s economy by giving students opportunities to engage in real-world, high-impact projects by working with university researchers and private-sector mentors. CCEW expanded in 2010 by adding the Software Business Accelerator and Social Entrepreneurship Program, which have spurred the growth of additional community development initiatives, such as Oklahoma Funding Accelerator, The Mine and OK Coders. CCEW now engages more than 60 interns, fellows and faculty across its high-touch programs each semester, and reaches over 1,000 community members with events and programming in the university and broader community each year. The CCEW Internship is a semester-long experiential learning opportunity for OU students at the Norman and Tulsa campuses. The most motivated and talented students from across OU are placed on interdisciplinary, high impact teams and are tasked with providing top-notch solutions to real-world problems. Over the course of each semester, CCEW Interns work to commercialize researchers’ innovative new inventions, sustainably solve pressing social issues, and develop software solutions for Oklahoma startups or launch their own tech venture.

Responsibilities: • Complete 15-20 hours of work per week Qualifications: • Must be current student at the University of Oklahoma • Must be able to work in a team

World Literature Today Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern While the journal has always served as a harbor for ships—foreign books—from abroad, it also functions as a lighthouse that reflects back the light it receives, for this has likewise been an essential part of our mission. From a modest seedling of 32 pages in January 1927, Books Abroad grew to 256 pages by the end of its fiftieth year (Autumn 1976), and that year’s cover design reflected the completion of a significant circle. In January 1977 the journal became known as World Literature Today, reflecting the truly international range that its coverage and reputation had acquired. World Literature Today, OU’s award-winning bimonthly magazine of international literature and culture, was founded in 1927 as an academic journal. Over its eighty-seven-year history, it has come to be recognized as one of the premier literary magazines in the world. In the past ten years, WLT has also become the first university-based magazine to broaden its appeal to an audience outside the academy. WLT student internships are voluntary (non-paid), but schedules are flexible and can be as few as two hours a week or up to ten or more. On occasion, WLT employs interns in work-study positions.

Responsibilities: • Carry out manuscript acquisitions and editing • Learn magazine layout and design • Research the printing process • Plan evens Qualifications: • Must be current undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma

Cortez E.M. Ewing Fellowship Salary: Paid Duration: 8-10 Weeks Location: Washington, D.C. Job Title: Research Intern The Ewing Public Service Fellowship Program sponsors summer internships in Washington, D.C. for outstanding OU undergraduates. The program is open to students from across the university. Ewing Fellows are selected through merit-based application and interview process. Over 220 Ewing Fellows have served internships in the Congress and executive-branch agencies such as the Department of State, Department of Justice, and the White House. The Ewing Fellowship Program is named in honor of Cortez A.M. Ewing, a distinguished and beloved professor of political science at OU. After his death in 1962 a group of his former students led by Washington attorney Marcus Cohn, U.S. House Majority Leader Carl Albert, Dean Wooldridge of TRW, and John Fisher editor of Harpers Monthly, established and endowed the Cortez Ewing Foundation Fund in the University of Oklahoma Foundation. During the late 1960s the Ewing Foundation sponsored lectures and conferences on public issues. Beginning in 1971, the Foundation’s focus shifted to the Ewing Fellowship Program. Ewing Fellow alumni have pursued distinguished careers in law, government, medicine, business, public service, and many other fields. Their success is testimony to the excellence of the Ewing Fellowship Program and its contribution to their personal and career development.

Responsibilities: • Must complete an internship in Washington, D.C. during the summer months • Students are also allowed and encouraged to find their own internship in Washington, D.C. Qualifications: • Sophomores and Juniors from any academic major are eligible to apply • Must be available for 8-10 weeks during the summer months • Must have an interest in working in a national government agency or congressional office in Washington, D.C.

College of International Studies Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Fall Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern The Department of International and Area Studies recognizes that an internship experience can make a very valuable contribution to a student’s educational development, and strongly recommends that students take advantage of these opportunities when they become available. Internships are often valuable simply for the experience they provide. However, under certain conditions it is possible to earn academic credit for an internship. The award of academic credit for an internship requires an element of reflection, research, and writing about the work you undertake. This academic component can strongly enhance what you gain from the opportunity and improve your ability to articulate knowledgeably the requirements, benefits and lessons of work in the public or non-profit sector. Interns will be overseen by one faculty member. Student interns are given significant input into their topics of research and the synthesis of those findings.

Responsibilities: • Complete at least 100 hours of work over the semester • Write 10 or more pages over research topic of choice Qualifications: • Must be current undergraduate student with 2.75 GPA or higher

CIS LEAdership Fellows (LEAF) Program Salary: Paid Duration: Spring Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Fellow The CIS International Leadership Program provides an elite group of students with the contacts, skills, and financial means to engage in hands-on involvement with people, organizations, and activities at the international level. Participating in this leadership program, students are engaged in leadership education, hard skill development and networking practices. The goal is to create alumni who possess the cultural awareness, skills, and knowledge to become international leaders. Participants in the CIS International Leadership Program receive a $2,000 stipend toward an approved internationally focused internship, which serves as the culmination of the program experience. The CIS International Leadership Program is led by CIS Assistant Dean, Dr. Rebecca Cruise.

Responsibilities: • Attend all scheduled meetings • Complete all assigned projects and assigned readings Qualifications: • Full time enrollment as an IAS major • Junior or senior standing • 3.25 minimum GPA • One IAS faculty reference

Political Consulting

Tilley & Nichols LLC Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern The two founding partners, Michelle Tilley and Reid Nichols, have a combined 20 years of political experience at the local, state, and federal levels. Michelle has worked as Counsel and political advisor for Congressman Brad Carson and Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins, run several statewide campaigns, and served as the Deputy Campaign Manager on the Askins for Governor campaign. Reid has a background in local and state campaign work and has worked as a lobbyist at the state capitol. He served as the Finance Director on the Askins for Governor campaign, leading the effort that set state fundraising records in 2010. Tilley & Nichols Consulting currently consults over 30 clients, including state legislators, political campaigns, political action committees, and non-profit organizations. Tilley & Nichols is a progressive firm offering comprehensive consulting services, including: campaign management, fundraising, field strategy, and media. Tilley & Nichols Consulting is looking for bright, motivated interns to assist candidates in preparing for the 2014 election cycle. Interns will gain valuable experience that will prepare them for a career in both the public and private sectors. They will gain invaluable experience in a campaign environment, working closely with campaign professionals from across Oklahoma and around the country. Areas of primary involvement are media, field, and fundraising.

Responsibilities: • Assist with organization of current campaigns and respective strategies • Assist office staff with daily tasks Qualifications: • Must be current undergraduate student • Must have interest in politics and political campaigns • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office

McGuireWoods Consulting Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington, D.C. Job Title: Intern McGuireWoods Consulting’s reach extends to all levels of government in all fifty states as well as the Nation’s capital. Unlike many public affairs firms with Washington offices, we have an extensive state-level presence and national practice team/network that complement our strong capabilities at the federal level. We are able to discuss policy issues with staff and members of Congress to make the best possible case to these key decision makers. Our bipartisan team possesses a broad array of relationships and contacts with key government officials and agencies, influential former officeholders and staffers, and organizations that impact public policy and regulatory processes. McGuireWoods Consulting offers internship opportunities for upperclass undergraduates and graduate students majoring in government, political science, law, journalism, public relations, communications or a related field. Our internship programs expose students to different facets of the public affairs arena through experiential learning that includes working on client projects, monitoring government hearings, organizing events, and research opportunities.

Responsibilities: • Work on client projects • Monitor government hearings • Organize events • Research opportunities Qualifications: • Must be current undergraduate student

ACG Advocacy Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Intern ACG provides honest, objective and experienced advice. Our team of diverse professionals possesses an unparalleled depth of both policy and political expertise. Our breadth of government reach allows us to gather and interpret information in a way that few others can. We have a deep understanding of both the inside and the outside language of Washington. We work with you to synthesize complex issues and communicate them succinctly and directly in a way that both engages and motivates the target audience. Unique to our firm, ACG employs a fully collaborative best resources approach to issue management. While there is a primary point of contact for specific projects, all managing partners and firm principals stay actively involved to ensure the most effective use of our resources. We are always looking for qualified intern candidates at the undergraduate, graduate and law school levels.

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Booz Allen Hamilton Salary: Paid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: McLean, Virginia Job Title: Intern

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. is an American management consulting firm headquartered in Tysons Corner, Fairfax County, Virginia in Greater Washington DC, with 80 other offices throughout the United States. As a Booz Allen intern, you’ll apply coursework concepts to real-world situations while working alongside top-notch, engaging colleagues. Our internship program has been nationally recognized for excellence by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Each year, our interns let us know that they value the work experiences and appreciate the level of responsibility that they are provided. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities: • Work with government organizations to study an organization’s mission • value proposition, strategic focus, and stakeholder requirements • envision, define, design, develop, and deploy measures for improvement Assist team to identify major issues facing clients and generate hypotheses against those issues • Develop conclusions and strategic recommendations, write reports, and assist with client presentations • Identify opportunities for organization strategy services within a client organization or business area • Build competencies in the areas of basic consulting, assignment performance, and organization strategy Qualifications: • 3 or more months of experience with business intelligence, business process reengineering, Lean Six Sigma, knowledge management, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, working capital reduction, or energy efficiency in an academic or internship environment • Experience with Microsoft Office

Precision Strategies Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington, D.C./ New York, New York Job Title: Intern

Today, there’s no escaping the noise: 24/7 news cycles. Endless chatter. Blogs, tweets, memes. The only way for your brand to cut through is with a strategy that’s smart, clear, and well-targeted. In re-electing President Barack Obama, Stephanie Cutter, Jen O’Malley Dillon, and Teddy Goff pioneered the politics of precision—building and leading an unprecedented campaign to understand, reach, and connect with more Americans than ever before. Precision Strategies, a strategic consulting firm founded by Stephanie Cutter, Jen O’Malley Dillon, and Teddy Goff, is now accepting applications for spring interns in our Washington, D.C. and New York, NY offices. Undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Spring interns attending college or graduate school will work part time, but should be available at least 15-20 hours a week and to compile morning media clips. The spring internship program will run from January through April. All interns will receive a stipend. Interns will provide support across the three teams of our firm—Organizational Management & Data, Communications, and Digital—assisting our work for clients ranging from political and advocacy organizations, large tech companies, big American brands, movie studios, social movements, and more. Work will include, but will certainly not be limited to, media monitoring, conducting research and briefings for meetings and presentations, and creating media and influencer lists. Additionally, digital interns will help write copy for digital platforms and assist on paid advertising campaigns.

Responsibilities: • Monitor media • Conduct research and briefings for meetings and presentations • Create media and influencer lists Qualifications: • An attention to detail, with superior multitasking and organizational skills • Ability to work effectively and proactively in a fast-paced environment • Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, with a sense of humor and positive attitude • High level of professionalism • Proficiency in MS office

Management Consulting

McKinsey & Company Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Various (international) Job Title: Summer Business Associate

McKinsey & Company is a multinational management consulting firm. It conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis in order to evaluate management decisions. 80 percent of the world’s largest corporations consult the firm and it is considered the most prestigious management consultancy. McKinsey publishes the McKinsey Quarterly, funds the McKinsey Global Institute research organization, publishes reports on management topics and has authored many influential books on management. Its practices of confidentiality, influence on business practices and corporate culture have experienced a polarizing reception. The internship program is the best opportunity to explore management consulting at McKinsey. The typical duration and timing is 8–12 weeks in the summer, though in some cases, there may be opportunities to intern for fewer weeks, or during the spring or fall (this is dependent on the office and the availability of the intern). The intern works on a client engagement as a member of a McKinsey team over this duration. At the end of the internship, the office will generally make a decision as to whether or not to extend the intern a permanent offer. As important, the intern can make a more informed decision in regards to pursuing management consulting in the long term. McKinsey’s consultants work in more than one hundred offices in over sixty countries around the globe, and their services span a wide range of industries and disciplines. Their publications, including the McKinsey Global Institute research reports and the McKinsey Quarterly, are counted on by their subscribers to provide them with valued leadership and management input.

Responsibilities: • Carry out various tasks specific to current project; research, powerpoints, etc. Qualifications: • Must be finishing undergraduate degree program by the end of coming school year • Law students interested in a summer position should apply by the law school fall deadline

Boston Consulting Group Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Boston, Massachusettes Job Title: Intern The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm with 87 offices in 45 countries. It is one of the Big Three management consulting firms. The firm advises clients in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors around the world, including more than two-thirds of the Fortune 500. Considered one of the most prestigious management consulting firms, BCG was ranked third in Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2014. To build the strongest and most creative team, we recruit high achievers from schools around the world. Our only requirements are that you are seeking an intellectually stimulating career and are ready for the continuous challenge of finding insight--even when there is no obvious solution. Quite simply, we are looking for the talented people who will play a part in developing BCG’s next breakthrough ideas. We seek people with drive, energy, first-rate minds, and an ability to lead and persuade. In selecting people to join the firm, we carry out an intensive interviewing process. Compensation for consultants entering the firm is extremely competitive and grows rapidly with strong performance. As a BCG intern, you’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned at school and through personal experience to a real client challenge. You’ll work with and be mentored by BCG consultants, and you’ll take responsibility for specific components of a client project. As a case team member, you’ll gain a 360-degree perspective on life as a BCG consultant—from working on client projects to socializing with colleagues.

Responsibilities: • Carry out various tasks specific to current project; research, powerpoints, etc. Qualifications: • Must be current undergraduate student • Must desire intellectually stimulating career and be ready for continuous challenge of finding insight--even in the presence of no obvious solution

PricewaterhouseCoopers Salary: Paid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Various (international) Job Title: Intern PricewaterhouseCoopers is a multinational professional services network. It is the world’s second largest professional services network, as measured by 2014 revenues, and is one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. The International Intern Experience is your opportunity to immerse yourself in PwC’s global network through working abroad. Selected interns will have the chance to acquire and expand critical skills that will help them succeed in a truly global landscape while experiencing a new culture, making friends, and enjoying new life challenges. Working with our global network of firms, the US firm will send interns to offices around the world for a one-week assignment. Interns will be paired with a current US assignee abroad to experience life inside the world’s leading professional services firm—at home or overseas. Participating interns will develop many new skills and qualities that will be valuable for their future careers. Selected interns will begin their winter/spring or summer internship in their respective home office on their market designated start date and will attend local training with their intern peer group. This will be followed by a one week international assignment abroad. Upon completion of this experience, interns will return to their local office to complete their winter/spring or summer internship. All work visas, housing and travel arrangements will be paid by PwC.

Responsibilities: • Research the firm in stateside office, then study PwC in another country for one week Qualifications: • Must be current undergraduate student • Accounting major preffered; however, opportunities are available for other majors

The Cambridge Group Salary: Paid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Chicago, Illinois Job Title: Research Intern The Cambridge Group is a strategy consulting firm that develops growth strategies based on propriety insights into consumer demand for leading companies in the consumer packaged goods, retail and financial services industries. We help our clients build competitive advantage by better understanding where consumer demand is in the marketplace today and where it is heading in the future. We work with our clients to better align their brands, products and services with consumer demand to generate superior growth and profits. Interns have excellent academic profiles, strong analytical skills, outstanding professional track records, and a desire to make an impact. We hire remarkable individuals with a passion for consulting, appetite for success, and an unquenchable sense of curiosity. No one quality defines a successful consultant, but these are the characteristics we look for in an ideal candidate: problem solving, impact, leadership, creativity.

Responsibilities: • Identify key client problems and construct pragmatic solutions • Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research • Efficiently collect data from secondary sources and assist team in identifying new and unique information sources • Perform complex qualitative and quantitative analyses to support and refine hypotheses • Assist team in developing actionable growth strategy recommendations • Communicate findings to the consulting team and the client verbally and in writing • Help develop frameworks to communicate strategy insights Qualifications: • Ability to prioritize and multi-task responsibilities or projects • Self-starter able to structure own work and work independently • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills • Excellent communication, organization and time management skills

Bain & Company Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Various (international) Job Title: Associate Consultant Intern Bain & Company is an American global management consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It provides advisory services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governments, and is one of the Big Three management consulting firms. Bain’s Associate Consultant Intern (ACI) program is ideal for top-performing undergraduate students (typically between their third and fourth year), and for master’s candidates considering a management consulting career after graduation. As an ACI, your summer begins with a week of intensive training delivered by experienced consultants and similar to that received by new Associate Consultants (ACs). After training, you are immediately assigned to an active case (and may be asked to travel to the client site). The ACI program provides broad exposure to the consulting industry and business strategy, in-depth training in the critical skills of effective consultants, and continuous hands-on learning through full-time immersion on a Bain case team. ACIs gain a thorough understanding of the Bain client, its operations, its industry, and the business challenges it faces. Each intern is paired with a consultant on the case team who provides supervision, guidance, and coaching throughout the summer as well as formal feedback at the mid-point and conclusion of the program.

Responsibilities: • Data gathering and analysis • Industry research • Interview key clients, customers, and suppliers • Presenting findings to the team Qualifications: • Must be current undergraduate student • Competitive test scores

Airline Companies

Southwestern Airlines Salary: Paid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Dallas, Texas Job Title: Intern Southwest Airlines Co. is a major U.S. airline and the world’s largest low-cost carrier, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The airline was established in 1967 and adopted its current name in 1971. The airline has nearly 46,000 employees as of December 2014 and operates more than 3,400 flights per day. As of June 5, 2011, it carries the most domestic passengers of any U.S. airline. As of November 2014, Southwest Airlines has scheduled service to 93 destinations in 41 states, Puerto Rico and abroad. Interns at Southwest will not only get hands-on business experience in their particular field, they will also get to experience the Fun-LUVing Culture that makes Southwest Airlines home to some of the most highly sought after internships year after year. Internships are offered in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters for fulltime college students. Participating departments may vary by semester, but all internships are based at our Headquarters in Dallas, Texas. All positions are paid and include space available travel.

Responsibilities: • Vary by specific position Qualifications: • Strong GPA • Prior work experience • Involvement in clubs and organizations related to your major • Leadership experience • Commitment to Customer Service • Excellent communication skills • Sense of humor • Self-motivation and energetic personality • Team-oriented quality • Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment • Ability to work well alone or with others

Delta Airlines Salary: Paid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Various (international) Job Title: Intern The impressive legacy of Delta Air Lines, a longstanding leader in air travel, traces back to 1924, when Huff Daland Dusters was founded as the world’s first aerial crop dusting organization. In 1928, the company was purchased and renamed Delta Air Service for the Mississippi Delta region it served. On June 17, 1929, Delta inaugurated airline service with the first passenger flights over a route stretching from Dallas, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi, via Shreveport and Monroe, Louisiana. In 1941, the company moved its headquarters from Monroe to Atlanta, Georgia. Our students work on challenging projects that include hands-on experience in flight simulation, engine maintenance, project management, network planning, demand forecasting, research and analysis, just to name a few. Intern positions are available year-round at the undergraduate level and, during the summer, at the MBA/graduate level. Come aboard and gain real-world business experience that can position you for success in growing your career. From aerospace, civil, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering to opportunities in finance, supply chain, flight operations and cargo, the possibilities are limitless at Delta.

Responsibilities: • Vary by specific position Qualifications: • Must be currently enrolled in a 4 year college or graduate level program • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qatar Airways Salary: Paid Duration: 2-3 months Location: Doha, Qatar Job Title: Intern Qatar Airways is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar. Headquartered in the Qatar Airways Tower in Doha, the airline operates a hub-and-spoke network, linking over 125 international destinations across Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America and Oceania from its base at Hamad International Airport, using a fleet of more than 100 aircraft. The Qatar Airways Group employs more than 31,000 people, of which 19,000 work directly for Qatar Airways. The carrier has been a member of the Oneworld alliance since October 2013, the first Persian Gulf carrier to sign with one of the three airline alliances. Qatar Airways provides Qatari nationals the opportunity to gain an insight into the working world and develop professional skills by working at Qatar Airways Headquarters or one of our Outstations. During the internship period, our interns will be assigned a Mentor, who will assign them work that is relevant to their degree studies and learning objectives.

Responsibilities: • Interns will be assigned a Mentor who will assign them work that is relevant to their degree studies and learning objectives Qualifications: • Be a Qatari National • Be a University student • Have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours or equivalent • Have an overall GPA of 2.50

Lufthansa Airlines Salary: Paid Duration: 3 months Location: Various Job Title: Intern Deutsche Lufthansa, commonly known as Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Germany and also the largest airline in Europe, both in terms of overall passengers carried and fleet size when combined with its subsidiaries. It operates services to 18 domestic destinations and 197 international destinations in 78 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe, using a fleet of more than 280 aircraft. Lufthansa offers students internship options in various business areas within their Group. Law students can find postgraduate judicial internship offers in a variety of legal fields. And even school students can absolve a commercial or aviation-technology internship within the Lufthansa Group. If you would like to let your theory take a practical test, then there is no better place to go then the big, wide world – with Lufthansa! As soon as you have successfully completed your second semester, you can gain practical experience by partaking in a several-month internship in one of the Lufthansa Group’s various business areas.

Responsibilities: • Gather experience during workshops, case studies, and information events • Receive the opportunity to build-up networks, complete internships abroad, and get to know Lufthansa better Qualifications: • Successfully completed second semester of college • Significant experience with Microsoft Suite • German language familiarity • Shows initiative and keen perception

Commerce & Trade

Oklahoma City Chamber Salary: Unpaid Duration: Summer Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Job Title: Writing Intern The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is the voice of business and the visionary organization in Oklahoma City. With over 5,000 member organizations, the Chamber strives to make Greater Oklahoma City one of America’s most desirable places to live, work, play and visit. Chamber priorities include economic development, legislative action, community improvement efforts and involvement opportunities for local businesses. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s Greater Grads program has solid connections with our local businesses. In fact, we have connections with nearly 5,000 businesses from a wide variety of industries across the metro area. And we’ve done the hard work for you by collecting their internship opportunities into one ridiculously-easy-to-search online database. We’ve also encouraged other businesses to create internship programs by helping them better understand the benefits an internship brings to both you - the student - and them - the employer. We’ve helped create those opportunities, and now we’re serving them up to you. 2014 is the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s 125th anniversary. A Historical Writer is needed to research and write articles about a list of historical topics about the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Strong writing and communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities: • Write about historical moments of the Oklahoma City Chamber Qualifications: • Must have completed junior year of college • Must have at least 3.0 GPA • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Working toward a degree in a field related to the internship selected

U.S. Department of Commerce Salary: Unpaid Duration: Location: Washington, D.C. Job Title: Intern The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) is the Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth. The mission of the department is to “promote job creation and improved living standards for all Americans by creating an infrastructure that promotes economic growth, technological competitiveness, and sustainable development”. Among its tasks are gathering economic and demographic data for business and government decision-making, issuing patents and trademarks, and helping to set industrial standards. The Department of Commerce headquarters is the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, D.C. The mission of the Department of Commerce (DOC) Internship Program is to engage and empower developing leaders with a passion for public service. The program will expose students to opportunities in the Federal Government and the potential to find passion in a career in public service. Interns will gain unique experience though their placement in one of several DOC offices.

Responsibilities: • Conduct research and office tasks in Norman • Update social media • Create new ways for Cornerstone team to decrease poverty Qualifications: • A U.S. Citizen • Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (2-4 year institution) • Must have a strong interest in public policy, governmental affairs, public affairs, business and/or community engagement

World Trade Organization Salary: Paid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Intern There are a number of ways of looking at the World Trade Organization. It is an organization for trade opening. It is a forum for governments to negotiate trade agreements. It is a place for them to settle trade disputes. It operates a system of trade rules. Essentially, the WTO is a place where member governments try to sort out the trade problems they face with each other. The WTO was born out of negotiations, and everything the WTO does is the result of negotiations. The bulk of the WTO’s current work comes from the 1986–94 negotiations called the Uruguay Round and earlier negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The WTO is currently the host to new negotiations, under the ‘Doha Development Agenda’ launched in 2001. The WTO Secretariat maintains a limited internship programme for post-graduate university students wishing to gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system. Only a limited number of such internship posts is available. Assignments given to interns are intended to enhance interns’ knowledge and understanding of the WTO and of trade policy more generally. However, the needs of the Division recruiting an intern will be paramount in determining the precise nature of assignments.

Responsibilities: • gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system Qualifications: • Completed undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, law, political science, international relations) • Completed at least one year of their postgraduate studies • The minimum age for an intern shall be 21 years and the maximum age 30 years

Norman Chamber of Commerce Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern Norman is known as an education community—a logical distinction because two of the city’s top employers are the University of Oklahoma and the Norman Public School System. The health care needs of many central and south central Oklahoma residents are served by Norman’s medical community. Norman Regional Hospital has experienced significant growth during the last several years, making it the second largest employer in the community. The Norman Chamber of Commerce is searching for business-minded, part-time interns. Working at the Chamber is a fantastic environment to gain real world experience. This position provides interns with access to networking events and the opportunity to interact with business leaders in every sector.

Responsibilities: • Carry out clerical tasks as needed • Provide support to team at the chamber Qualifications: • Business-minded outlook • Interest in local commerce

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Salary: Paid Duration: 6 months Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Communications and Public Affairs Internship APEC is the premier Asia-Pacific economic forum. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies[1] that seeks to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It was established in 1989 in response to the growing interdependence of Asia-Pacific economies and the advent of regional trade blocs in other parts of the world; to fears that highly industrialized Japan (a member of G8) would come to dominate economic activity in the Asia-Pacific region; and to establish new markets for agricultural products and raw materials beyond Europe (where demand had been declining).[2] APEC works to raise living standards and education levels through sustainable economic growth and to foster a sense of community and an appreciation of shared interests among Asia-Pacific countries. The intern will work full-time in the APEC Secretariat Communications and Public Affairs Unit and assist with a variety of communications tasks including: compiling news media articles, posting content on social media, database management, and developing news releases, articles, videos, website content and power point presentations.

Responsibilities: • Compiling news media articles • Supporting posting of content and administration of APEC social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Weibo. • Tailoring APEC content such as news releases, publications, and articles for posting on social media. • Helping to execute social media campaigns and development of apps. • Researching and writing website content, news releases, articles and other editorial content Qualifications: • Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and may be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a full-time graduate study program • Strong written and spoken English skills • Preferred degrees in international relations, economics, and/or communications

Social Media & Technolog y

Facebook Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Menlo Park, California Job Title: Intern Facebook was launched on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes. The founders had initially limited the website’s membership to Harvard students, but later expanded it to colleges in the Boston area, the Ivy League, and Stanford University. It gradually added support for students at various other universities and later to highschool students. Facebook now allows anyone who claims to be at least 13 years old to become a registered user of the website. We believe that anyone, anywhere can contribute to Facebook by understanding the backbone of our company, and immersing themselves in the people and platforms that keep our users, advertisers and employees happy and engaged. To this end, we’ve created a unique eight week, summer training program to provide an inside look at Facebook’s non engineering roles, while offering real world work experience in the technology sector. The program is designed to provide exposure to students who are ethnic minorities historically underrepresented in this field.

Responsibilities: • Contribute at both hands-on and strategic levels to cultivate an amazing and innovative Facebook culture as it grows and scales • Connect Facebook users to their favorite business to help clients’ businesses grow • Build and preserve user trust and engagement by developing scaled solutions to user issues, analyzing how users interact with products and each other Qualifications: • Current sophomore (completed freshman year) at a four year university • Studying business or related degree • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for the entirety of the internship • Available to work in Menlo Park, CA

Twitter Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Washington, D.C. Job Title: Public Policy Intern Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, Biz Stone and Noah Glass and by July 2006 the site was launched. The service rapidly gained worldwide popularity, with more than 100 million users who in 2012 posted 340 million tweets per day. The service also handled 1.6 billion search queries per day. In 2013 Twitter was one of the ten most-visited websites, and has been described as “the SMS of the Internet.” As of July 2014, Twitter has more than 500 million users, out of which more than 271 million are active users. Public policy issues posed by the continuing spread of digital technology and web-based communications services now arise in regulatory bodies and legislatures around the world. We’re looking for a paid intern to join the busy Public Policy team. As Twitter’s public policy intern in Washington, D.C., you can assist in the development of public policy solutions to pressing high technology issues that affect Twitter and our users.

Responsibilities: • Monitor issues of importance to Twitter in the U.S. Congress, Obama Administration, and administrative agencies • Conduct research into tech policy issues • Assist in the preparation of materials for engagement with policymakers, regulators and lawmakers • Help identify opportunities to ensure that key government, political and media representatives understand Twitter. • Coordinate with Twitter colleagues across other teams and provide updates for them on policy developments Qualifications: • Keen interest in Twitter • Student in law school or graduate school, although exceptional college-level interns may also be considered • A knowledge of politics, high tech issues, as well as an understanding of government processes are key requirements for this role • Highly-organized and has for love creating processes and procedures that make lives easier

Apple Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Various Job Title: Intern Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, online services, and personal computers. Its best-known hardware products are the Mac line of computers, the iPod media player, the iPhone smartphone, and the iPad tablet computer. At Apple, interns are an important part of the team. Whether you sign on for a summer internship or a co-op during the academic year, you’ll be working on critical projects. Apple is a place where students can thrive. We have opportunities that can help you take your ideas and your passion to the next level. Develop skills and get hands-on experience working with some of the best minds in the business. You might help engineer the next iPad, develop the next generation of Mac OS X, create the marketing materials for a top-secret product launch, manufacture the next new product, or travel internationally to help open a new store. We rely on interns in various corporate locations outside the United States too.

Responsibilities: • Carry out various tasks depended on which project is assigned Qualifications: • Must be current undergraduate student • Passion for teamwork

Watsi Salary: Unpaid Duration: Various Location: San Francisco, California Job Title: Storytelling Writing Intern Watsi is a nonprofit healthcare crowdsourcing platform that enables individual donors to directly fund medical care for individuals in developing countries without access to affordable medical care. Watsi is the first nonprofit funded by seed accelerator Y Combinator, and plans to become financially sustainable within three years of launch. Operating and administrative costs are separately funded by donations, business partners, and licensing fees, so all proceeds are used for medical treatments. Since launching in 2012, Watsi has connected thousands of donors with thousands of patients around the world and raised over $3 million to fund life-changing healthcare for people in over 20 countries. As Watsi’s impact grows, we’ve been excited to welcome talented volunteers and interns onto our team. Their skills play a huge role in making sure our day-to-day operations line up with our big-picture vision. Love to write? Passionate about helping people? Contribute to Watsi’s impact on your own time, wherever you are. Our Storytelling Writing Volunteers create the patient profiles that appear on the Watsi site — an essential part of connecting patients to donors.

Responsibilities: • Write 10-15 profiles per week • Contribute at least 3 to 5 hours per week Qualifications: • Must have interest in writing and helping people

One Laptop per Child Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Miami, Florida Job Title: Intern One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) has created the XO laptop to be low cost, robust and powerful, beautiful and friendly. It was designed for elementary school children, the first of its kind. A laptop can be transformed into a mobile school: a portable learning and teaching environment. A connected laptop is more than a tool. It is a new human environment of a digital kind. An essential aspect of OLPC is the free use of the laptop at home, where the child and the family together can greatly increase the practice time normally available at a school lab or library. The ownership of the XO is a basic right, coupled with new duties and responsibilities: including protecting, caring for, and sharing this creative environment. The One Laptop per Child Intern Program seeks to support country partners by meeting their needs with highly qualified candidates, find innovative solutions to furthering OLPC objectives, and advocate OLPC’s 5 core principles. The Intern program is housed under OLPC Association, a branch of OLPC based in Miami, Florida, and offers both formal and informal internships in numerous locations throughout the world. OLPCorps is OLPC’s official field volunteer program. It is a worldwide community dedicated to transforming education for children who have had little or no access to modern information technology. OLPCorps gives young people the opportunity to contribute their minds, bodies, time and skills to delivering better education for children living in some of the world’s most disadvantaged communities.

Responsibilities: • Support country partners by meeting their needs with highly qualified candidates • Seek innovative solutions to furthering OLPC objectives • Advocate OLPC’s 5 core policies Qualifications: • Interest in technology and human development

Education

Teach for America Salary: Paid Duration: 2 years Location: Various Job Title: Teacher Teach For America (TFA) is an American nonprofit organization whose mission is to “eliminate educational inequity by enlisting high-achieving recent college graduates and professionals to teach” for at least two years in low-income communities throughout the United States. The organization was founded by Wendy Kopp based on her 1989 Princeton University undergraduate thesis. Members of the founding team include value investor Whitney Tilson, former U.S. Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Douglas Shulman and KIPP President and CEO Richard Barth. Since the charter corps was established in 1990, more than 28,000 corps members have completed their commitment to Teach For America. We recruit a diverse group of leaders with a record of achievement who work to expand educational opportunity, starting by teaching for two years in a low-income community. Change is Possible. We can provide an excellent education for kids in low-income communities. Although 16 million American children face the extra challenges of poverty, an increasing body of evidence shows they can achieve at the highest levels.

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Responsibilities: Carry out 2 year commitment of teaching in low-income area Qualifications: Recent college graduate Interest in education reform and teaching

Teach for All Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Various Job Title: ESL Teacher/Teacher At Teach First, we believe that every child should have equal opportunities in education and in life. We believe it will take a movement of leaders across society who are committed to ending educational inequality to make this vision a reality. We’ve started to see change happen. Join our Leadership Development Programme and be a part of this movement. Our mission to end educational inequality drives everything we do – it is an ambitious goal and we cannot achieve it alone. All of our work involves partnerships with schools, universities, charities, businesses and individuals who share our vision that no child’s success is limited by their background. To make our vision a reality, we believe it will take a movement of leaders across society who are committed to ending educational inequality. We’ve started to see change, and will continue to work with our partners to ensure it is lasting. Our Leadership Development Programme is an intensive two-year graduate training scheme that combines your development as a practising teacher with personal and business skills training, internship opportunities, mentoring and access to our ambassador and supporter networks.

Responsibilities: • teaching license or certification Qualifications: • Teaching license or certification • Recent college graduate

GeoVision Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Thailand Job Title: Teacher Become a paid teacher this summer in Thailand with GeoVisions. Spending two-months teaching in Thailand as a paid teacher can enhance your teaching career. It is also an amazing opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, while experiencing the rich culture of Southeast Asia. If Thai students are going to qualify for a good post-secondary education or land a better job, they need to learn English. That’s why Native English-speakers are highly respected and sought after in schools and in the community. If you watch the video below, One Life – Go Teach In Thailand, you will see just how respected English teachers are in Thailand. This is a video made by one of our teachers who’s life was completely changed by this experience. And he has made it possible for many Thai students to go on and do great things in their academic achievements. Go beyond the beaten path and experience Thailand for two short months. GeoVisions’ Summer Paid Teach In Thailand program allows you to live and work in one of the world’s favorite holiday destinations while helping to improve the English skills of local children and experiencing and engaging in an important cultural exchange. You will find a rich culture built upon a fascinating history and a country populated by a caring, vibrant people. You will truly come to learn why this country is often referred to as “The Land of a Thousand Smiles”.

Responsibilities: • Teach English to Thai students • Attend 5 day training in Bangkok prior to teaching Qualifications: • Beginning Thai during training • Fluency in English • At least 21 years of age

Teach for All Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Various Job Title: ESL Teacher/Teacher Since its inception, Teach Away has become one of the largest and most diverse teacher recruitment agencies in the world. Teach Away is comprised of compassionate, honest, fun-loving education professionals that have lived and worked internationally. Each year, Teach Away places hundreds of teachers in countries around the world including the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and many more. Teach Away is one of the world’s leading teacher recruitment agencies. Teach Away works closely with notable universities, ministries of education, private schools, and other international organizations to create and facilitate highly effective recruitment campaigns. ESL teachers may work within public schools as co-teachers and English language instructors, or within private language institutes, teaching English lessons in small groups and one-on-one settings. ESL teachers use their expertise as native English speakers to teach English to students of all ability levels and ages; ESL teaching positions range from pre-school through secondary school, up to college and adult level positions.

Responsibilities: • teaching license or certification Qualifications: • Teaching license or certification • Recent college graduate

Kalu Yala Salary: Unpaid Duration: Various Location: Kalu Yala, Panama Job Title: Intern Kalu Yala is a sustainable city being built outside of Panama City in the Republic of Panama. The building site, which is located in the Tres Brazos Valley, is a model environmentally sustainable community, designed to be a teaching tool for the world on how to live smarter. Jimmy Stice is the CEO of Kalu Yala.The community is being developed in the mountains about 35 minutes from Panama’s International Airport The Community Outreach Program works to establish good relations with the residents of San Miguel and its surrounding towns. San Miguel is the closet town to Kalu Yala. The teaching initiatives and after-school programs are the primary way of showing interest in caring for members of the community. Directors teach full time English instruction in multiple schools, tutor as much as possible, and host soccer club, art club, and environmental club. Clubs vary each semester because they are intern projects, while the English instruction is a continuous director-led effort. Interns will have the freedom to create clubs, organize events, and even make presentations in the classroom outside of English instruction. This program consists of face-to-face relationships with Panamanians, growing as an individual, and experiencing life outside comfort zones. While the relationships made are intrinsically valuable, they will also serve a purpose. As Kalu Yala develops, Panamanians will have a better chance of understanding, benefiting and joining in the movement towards sustainable living.

Responsibilities: • Teach full time English instruction in multiple schools • Tutor as often as we can • Host soccer club • Art club • Environmental club Qualifications: • Interest in environmental sustainability

Defense Contractors

Halliburton Salary: Paid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Public Policy Intern Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 80,000 employees, representing 140 nationalities in over 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir - from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field. Using the latest geological technologies, we create data that help our customers locate oil and natural gas. When hydrocarbons are located, we provide solutions to determine if oil and gas can be produced. If a well is determined to be viable, we begin production and throughout the life of the field, we help ensure that our customers get optimal production rates. To prevent and respond to emergencies, customers call Halliburton for premier well intervention, pressure control, and pipeline and process services. Halliburton’s team of professionals around the globe provide these services to help our customers meet the world’s demand for energy, while maintaining the highest standards of environmental safety. Halliburton offers opportunities for internships and entry level positions to students and recent graduates who are passionate about applying their education in a rewarding career. The company values diverse contributions from people of all experience levels whether they are pursuing undergraduate, graduate or doctorate degrees, or have graduated from a college or university.

Responsibilities: • Receive hands-on industry experience needed to evolve talents, abilities, and ideas • Gain practical experience in challenging and rewarding environments • Apply classroom knowledge while developing and expanding technical, business and leadership skills Qualifications: • Experience in business • Interest in geological technologies of Halliburton

Boeing Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Various Job Title: Human Resources Intern Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and the leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing is the prime contractor for the International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing provides products and support services to customers in 150 countries and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales. Prospective interns should be able to think critically and creatively, and work independently and cooperatively. Other qualities we look for include the ability to adapt to rapid or major change, a desire for lifelong learning, the highest ethical standards and excellent communication skills. Interns will expand the skills developed in college and enhance their professional development with a variety of business internship opportunities. During the hiring process, job and location preferences are taken into account, as well as our hiring needs, for the best-fit placement.

Responsibilities: • Implement HR programs, policies, practices & processes • Partner with the business to ensure understanding • Business needs & create strategic direction of HR products & services Qualifications: • Interest/experience in human relations • Interest/experience in employee and labor relations

Lockheed Martin Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Various Job Title: Intern Lockheed Martin is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. Lockheed Martin operates in five business segments. These comprise Aeronautics, Information Systems & Global Solutions, Missile and Fire Control, Mission Systems and Training, and Space Systems. In 2009 US government contracts accounted for $38.4 billion (85%), foreign government contracts $5.8 billion (13%), and commercial and other contracts for $900 million (2%). Student programs include assignments that will catapult interns into the future of technology and creativity. One might develop new systems to be deployed in space, cyberspace or military arenas. One may assist in designing and manufacturing breakthrough products for air, land or maritime applications; or analyze business unit operations for greater efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities: • Students share projects and programs with one another • Volunteer activities, social events, and networking opportunities with your local team members Qualifications: • Strong organization skills • Interpersonal/Team skills • Good communication skills • Ability to work independently • Experience with computers and network systems • Ability to multi-task, leadership skills • Knowledge of government and military subcontracts: procurement, proposals, materials tracking, contract negotiations and modifications

United States Government

The White House Internship Salary: Paid Duration: Various Location: Washington, D.C. Job Title: Intern The President, First Lady, and staff are committed to providing young leaders from all across the nation an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and gain exposure to the public service sector through the White House Internship Program. This program was developed to provide hands-on experience and cultivate such skills. The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation.

Responsibilities: • Conducting research • Managing incoming inquiries • Attending meetings • Writing memos • Staffing events Qualifications: • A commitment to public service • Demonstrated leadership in the community • A commitment to the mission of the Obama Administration

U.S. State Department Salary: Unpaid Duration: Various Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Intern The Department’s mission is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere. This mission is shared with the USAID, ensuring we have a common path forward in partnership as we invest in the shared security and prosperity that will ultimately better prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow. This unpaid program, for students with a minimum of 60 credit hours or greater, provides the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices spread around the United States. This unpaid program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a Foreign Affairs environment. The U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program is an unpaid internship with the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. This program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a foreign affairs environment.

Responsibilities: • Carry out daily assigned tasks and projects • Conduct research alongside internship directors Qualifications: • U.S. citizenship • Have good academic standing • Successfully complete a background investigation • Be able to receive either a Secret or Top Secret clearance

U.S. Treasury Salary: Unpaid Duration: Summer Location: Washington, D.C. Job Title: Intern Treasury employees research, analyze and inform policy decision-makers on current and emerging economic issues facing the Nation. They collect the taxes that make government work, print the money, issue the checks, and keep track of the nation’s debt. Interns’ work plays a role in shaping the economy of the United States of America. Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of this nation. Today, as the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential participant in the global economy. Student Programs provide an avenue for highly-qualified candidates to enjoy the benefits of challenging developmental opportunities within the Department of the Treasury. At the same time, the Department recoups the benefits of internships, as these appointments can play an important role in strategic recruitment and succession management. Most student employment programs also afford management an added benefit of a streamlined hiring process.

Responsibilities: • Carry out daily assigned tasks and projects • Conduct research alongside internship directors Qualifications: • Candidates should have an interest in government or public service • Background in finance, economics, or related field • Excellent writing and research skills • Exhibit a positive attitude, be dependable, and be willing to complete tasks as assigned

U.S. Department of the Navy Salary: Paid Duration: Various Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Job Title: Intern The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve their mission and safeguard freedom. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless

Responsibilities: • Research/interview subject matter experts and write news releases and other short informational pieces for command release internally and/or externally • Photograph various subjects to accompany news releases and other short informational pieces for a command • Transfer and adjust photographs from a digital camera and make them various sizes • Create captions to accompany photographs for news releases, special projects, displays, brochures, Facebook, Flickr, etc Qualifications: • Current students in an accredited college • Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation • Must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in school • Must maintain a valid driver’s license • Must maintain a secret security clearance

U.S. Department of Interior Salary: Unpaid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Norman, Oklahoma Job Title: Intern The U.S. Department of the Interior protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors cultures and tribal communities, and supplies the energy to power the future. The Internship Program replaces the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). This Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. The U.S. Department of the Interior is a Cabinet-level agency that manages America’s vast natural and cultural resources. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell heads our department, which employs 70,000 people, including expert scientists and resource-management professionals, in nine technical bureaus.

Responsibilities: • The Internship Program is primarily administered by each hiring agency • Agencies may hire Interns on a temporary basis for up to one year for an initial period, or for an indefinite period, to complete the educational requirement • Interns may work either part- or full-time • Each agency must sign a Participant Agreement with the Intern that sets forth the expectations for the internship • Intern’s job will be related to the Intern’s academic career goals or field of study Qualifications: • Current students in an accredited college • Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation • Must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in school • Must maintain a valid driver’s license • Must maintain a secret security clearance

Human Rights Groups North America

Amnesty International Salary: Paid Duration: Various Location: New York, New York Job Title: Board Intern Amnesty International keeps vigilant watch on the rights of people around the world and publishes hundreds of independent reports based on their rigorous research, free of corporate and government influence. They combine high-level legislative work, media outreach and grassroots mobilization to shape and promote legislation and policies to advance human rights, protect individuals and free prisoners of conscience. The elected Board of Directors of Amnesty International USA develops a clear vision for the organization through policies that set goals and priorities for AIUSA. The Board provides stewardship for the organization; establishes appropriate and constructive working relationships with staff; and, ensures the financial health of the organization through fiscal oversight and support of fund raising efforts.

Responsibilities: • Note-taking during Board meetings • Assisting the Board with its work on the Committee and Sub-Committee level • Helping to maintain and update governance and background materials for Board records and archives • Supporting the Board Office with administrative duties Qualifications: • Keen attention to detail • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality are required

Children’s Defense Watch Salary: Unpaid Duration: Various Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Public Engagement Intern The Children’s Defense Fund grew out of the Civil Rights Movement under the leadership of Marian Wright Edelman. The first Black woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar, Mrs. Edelman directed the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund office in Jackson, Miss.; worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as counsel for his Poor People’s Campaign; and dedicated her early career to defending the civil liberties of people struggling to overcome poverty and discrimination. Since its inception, the Children’s Defense Fund has welcomed hundreds of college students and recent graduates to participate as interns in CDF’s Movement to Leave No Child Behind. Whether at CDF’s national office in Washington, DC, or at one of CDF’s state and regional offices, interns have proven vital to CDF’s work. Interns provide administrative and program support to CDF’s professional staff; draft memoranda on current and future policy issues, conduct research, track legislative activities, attend hearings and coalition meetings, and participate in a wide-range of other CDF activities.

Responsibilities: • Create and maintain project schedules to ensure deadlines are met • Ensure the accuracy of invitations, RSVP lists, programs, and all related details (such as dietary and physical needs of guests) • Coordinate all arrangements such as catering, rentals, flowers and custodial services for event set-ups and clean-up • Guarantee accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments related to such events Qualifications: • Strong interest in children and family issues through service, advocacy, or academic studies • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Capacity to meet deadlines • A calm demeanor under pressure • Team player who displays a courteous and professional attitude in all interactions with colleagues and guests

Human Rights Watch Salary: Unpaid Duration: Various Location: Los Angeles, California Job Title: Intern Human Rights Watch (HRW) defends the rights of people worldwide. They scrupulously investigate abuses, expose the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice. Human Rights Watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all. Internships are generally unpaid. HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Human Rights Watch offers internship opportunities in many of its global offices. Candidates may apply for the positions listed based on their location, eligibility, and interest in the work of specific divisions and departments. Internship descriptions vary but may include desk research, drafting documents, assisting with event planning, helping researchers prepare for missions, monitoring human rights developments in various countries, data analysis, liaising with current and prospective donors, and engaging in advocacy efforts aimed at curtailing human rights violations.

Responsibilities: • Assisting in action plans associated with Human Rights Education • Creating and organizing advocacy opportunities for the “Student Task Force” campaigns that focus on children rights issues • Maintaining relationships with local student leaders and faculty advisors and participating in their STF meetings • Coordinating outreach events with participating STF high schools, student leaders, faculty advisors and like-minded organizations Qualifications: • Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student for the duration of the internship term • well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with a strong interest in children’s human rights and/or human rights education • Experience with advocacy and collaborating with volunteers is highly desired

World Vision Salary: Paid Duration: Spring/Summer/Fall Location: Washington D.C. Job Title: Research Intern World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, their families, and communities worldwide. They strive to help them reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. They work in nearly 100 countries, serving all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. A World Vision internship lasts between 10 and 12 weeks. They ask that all interns commit at least 20 hours per week, however most managers prefer closer to 40 if possible. They provide a stipend of $650 per month to assist with some of your living expenses while interns are learning from the organization. World Vision believes in a full solution to poverty and injustice. They provide emergency assistance to children and families affected by disasters and conflict, partner with communities for long-term solutions to alleviate poverty, and advocate for justice on behalf of the poor.

Responsibilities: • Complete administrative tasks assigned • Attend weekly devotions and chapel services • Assist in management of donations Qualifications: • You must be a currently enrolled college student with at least one year of college under your belt • While we definitely accept grads and post grads, we only accept applicants who have graduated within the past year • You must agree with, and feel comfortable accepting, the World Vision Statement of Faith or the Apostles’ Creed

American Civil Liberties Union Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: New York, New York Job Title: Intern For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been the nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s achieving full equality for the LGBT community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, ending mass incarceration, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. The Human Rights Program in the ACLU’s National Office in New York City seeks applicants for a Summer Undergraduate Internship. A stipend is available for students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit. Arrangements can be made with the educational institution for work/study or course credit.

Responsibilities: • Work with factual research on issues relating to civil liberties and human rights • Work on the production of litigation and advocacy materials • Review government documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act • Assist with preparation for human rights advocacy before the United Nations and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Qualifications: • A commitment to civil liberties and human rights issues • Excellent research, writing, and communications skills • Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Demonstrated initiative to see projects through to completion • Basic knowledge of and/or interest in international human rights law desired

Human Rights Groups South America

Inter-American Commision on Human Rights Salary: Unpaid Duration: 5 months per session Location: Washington, D.C. Job Title: Intern The Inter-American Commission has an internship program that is managed in conjunction with the OAS Internship Program. It gives young students and those recently graduated from the OAS Member States the opportunity to learn about the IACHR and work in applying the protection mechanisms provided by the inter-American human rights system. One of the benefits of this program is that after the internship, the acquired knowledge is used in the intern’s home country. The objective of the internship is to provide law students and recent law school graduates (or other disciplines mentioned above) from OAS Member States the opportunity to learn about the Commission’s work. It is also an opportunity to acquire practical training in the area of human rights. During the internship, the participants have the opportunity to work together with the lawyers of the Executive Secretariat in different activities that are carried out by the IACHR.

Responsibilities: • Work with the Executive Secretariat’s professionals and staff on the various activities carried out by the IACHRUpdate social media • Acquire significant knowledge of the OAS, its mission, pillars, structure and projects in the hemisphere Qualifications: • Current undergraduate student • Significant interest in Human Rights

Peace Brigades International Salary: Unpaid Duration: Various Location: Various Locations Job Title: Volunteer The idea to start Peace Brigades International came from people with practical experience of nonviolence. Especially relevant was the earlier work of the Shanti Sena peace army in India and the World Peace Brigades. PBI is an international NGO that has been promoting nonviolence and protecting human rights since 1981. Their work is based on the principles of non-partisanship and non-interference in the internal affairs of the organisations they accompany. They believe that lasting transformation of conflicts cannot be imposed from outside, but must be based on the capacity and desires of local people. Therefore they do not take part in the work of the organisations they accompany. Unique access to information and objectivity increases the credibility with all parties to the conflict and gives PBI access to authorities nationally and internationally. PBI is committed to ensuring that volunteers are supported before, during and after their time in the field. They have developed minimum standards for providing emotional support for volunteers throughout their time with PBI. Volunteers can get individual support from mental health professional from EAGT during and after their engagment with PBI. EACG also offers other pro-bono services to PBI such as the mentor training and the possibility of coaching teams in the field.

Responsibilities: • Offer support and protective accompaniment to human rights defenders, groups or individuals threatened with violence • Develop a thorough analysis of the political situation • Report to the outside world a non-partisan analysis of the situation • Meet regularly with local and national civil and military authorities and embassies to raise Qualifications: • A clear understanding of and commitment to nonviolence • Foreign language skills - fluent Spanish is essential for working in Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia. • Fluent English and a basic understanding of Nepali is essential for working in Nepal

Alerta Verde Salary: Unpaid Duration: Summer Location: Bolivia Job Title: Intern Since August 2006, and with the support of the Dutch foundation NME Mundial, Alerta Verde or “Huertos Educativos Cochabamba” has been working to offer environmentally focused educational programming in Cochabamba. The program focuses on subjects such as organic and urban gardening, water management, recycling and composting, recognizing that children are the future of Bolivia, and that it is through them that many environmental problems such as drought, floods and contamination, and issues such as food and water security can be tackled. Alerta Verde’s mission is to better the quality of life and well-being of present and future generations through the implementation of environmental projects based in awareness, education, and research in urban and rural areas. Notable projects include urban horticulture, ecological and sustainable agriculture, waste management, improving public health through environmental protection, climate change mitigation, food security, recovering ancestral environmental habits, and general awareness campaigns.

Responsibilities: • Create content on the production of organic gardens and the importance of preserving the environment • Assist in teaching urban gardening, composting and recycling techniques • Work within environmental education programs in Education Units • Promote the installation of vegetable gardens in homes • Promote the production of organic food for healthy balanced diets Qualifications: • Basic/intermediate Spanish with interest in improving • Interest in working with kids and the elderly • A proactive, independent attitude and an interest in Bolivian culture • Minimum commitment of 2 or 3 months, depending on level of Spanish and desired project

Foundation for Sustainable Development Salary: Unpaid Duration: 9-52 Weeks Location: Various Locations Job Title: Research Intern FSD envisions a world where all people have the opportunity and capacity to direct economic, social, and environmental resources toward sustainable outcomes that improve lives and communities. FSD achieves community-driven goals through asset-based development and international exchange in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. They partner with leaders, organizations, and stakeholders committed to change, action, and social justice. They stress community ownership and participation before launching initiatives, especially in our volunteer and student programs. The program commonly acts as a catalyst for building a career in development, strengthening applications for graduate programs, or cultivating relationships with international communities and organizations. Internships run year-round, depending on your time schedule and the breadth of experience you wish to attain.

Responsibilities: • Complete home-stays • Develop successful plans for projects • Carry out project implementation to ensure that the work makes a lasting impact on you and the community you serve Qualifications: • Intermediate language level speaking skills • Genuine respect, patience, and curiosity toward communities in developing countries • Background demonstrating strong initiative and leadership

World Organization Against Torture Salary: Paid Duration: Summer Location: Various Locations Job Title: Intern The World Organisation Against Torture (Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture; OMCT) is the world’s largest coalition of non-governmental organisations fighting against arbitrary detention, torture, summary and extrajudicial executions, forced disappearances and other forms of violence. The global network consists of almost 300 local, national and regional organisations, which share the goal of eradicating torture and fostering respect of human rights for all. Created in 1985, the World Organization Against Torture is today the main coalition of international non-governmental organisations (NGO) fighting against torture, summary executions, enforced disappearances and all other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. With 311 affiliated organisations in its SOS-Torture Network and many tens of thousands correspondents in every country, OMCT is the most important network of non-governmental organisations working for the protection and the promotion of human rights in the world.

Responsibilities: • To draft urgent interventions in cases involving human rights defenders (in Spanish, French and/or English) • To assist with the organisation of field missions. • To assist with the organisation of seminars and conferences on human rights defenders. • To maintain contact with organisations affiliated to OMCT. Qualifications: • University degree in law, international relations, social sciences or related field • Good knowledge of UN procedures and regional mechanisms for the protection of human rights • Excellent drafting and editing skills • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines