| Active Minds - Cross-Departmental Intern/Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/AM stacked color.jpg | <p>The Active Minds cross-departmental internship will build your project management skills. You’ll work for multiple departments, including Programs, Communications and Marketing, Fundraising, and administration/Management. You’ll experience a collaborative work environment and will gain an insider perspective into how a nonprofit operates. If you have a specific interest, please note this in your cover letter.<br></p> | <ul><li>Research, writing, editing projects</li><li>Administrative and data entry support</li><li>Communications and social media support</li><li>Assisting with small and large-scale event planning</li><li>Design/creative projects</li><li>Other duties may be assigned<br></li></ul> | Washington D.C. | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=4 | |
| Author Victoria Nourse - Research Assistant | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Victoria Nourse330x330.png | <p>This book project is tentatively entitled: <em>Before #MeTOO—Biden’s Battle for Women’s Civil Rights</em>. The book tells the history of the fight between then-Senator Biden and Chief Justice Rehnquist over the “core” of the Violence Against Women Act—its civil rights remedy.</p><p>Victoria Nourse is a law professor at Georgetown Law School and a former staffer to Senator and Vice President Biden.<br></p><p><br></p> | <ul><li>Research into the history of the Violence Against Women Act. </li><li>Research into the history of women’s rights in the early 1990s. </li><li>Research will require use of newspaper and congressional databases as well as archival work.<br></li></ul> | Washington D.C. | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=12 | |
| Delaware Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/DHR-Seal-768x768.jpg | <p>The Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA) is responsible for overseeing the State's women's right work, including leading the ongoing implementation of women's rights legislation, evaluating current women's rights legislation, building support for new legislation, and advising the Governor's Office, the Legislature and the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources. </p><p>The OWAA Policy Intern will primarily focus on researching and drafting a memo of policy and program ideas to address the needs of women and girls in Delaware. Since OWAA approaches “women’s issues” in a broad and intersectional way, this memo will include a wide range of issues, including health, education and economic security. And since OWAA is housed within the Department of Human Resources, this memo will also include ideas for addressing the needs of women within the state workforce. </p> | <ul><li>Assess and analyze any gaps in the policy and program landscape for Delaware women and girls. </li><li>Identify new and emerging policies and programs to improve the lives of Delaware women and girls. </li><li>Draft a persuasive and well-research policy memo of policy and program ideas for consideration. </li><li>Represent OWAA at offsite meetings and events, take notes, and report back. </li><li>Assisting with the staffing of OWAA events. </li></ul> | Wilmington, DE | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=17 | |
| Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/DCADV Logo 1.jpg | <p>DCADV works with direct service providers, government officials, and business and community partners to promote equality in relationships and strive to alter the social conditions that allow violence and abuse to occur.<br></p> | <ul><li>Monitoring and analyzing legislation</li><li>Developing materials to inform State Legislators and domestic violence coalition partners about critical issues</li><li>Helping draft legislation</li><li>Attending state legislative hearings, briefings, and press conferences</li><li>Tracking media mentions, press contacts, and other communications</li><li>Participating in grassroots organizing efforts</li></ul><p><em>Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Women and Gender Studies concentration in Domestic Violence Prevention</em></p> | Wilmington, DE | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=5 | |
| Financial Women’s Association - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/FWA.png | <p>Founded in 1956, the Financial Women’s Association (FWA), located in New York City, is a leading executive organization of over 900 Members committed to shaping leaders in business and finance with a special emphasis on the role of and development of women. </p><p>The FWA serves its Members through educational programs and networking opportunities, and serves the community through its nationally acclaimed scholarship, mentoring and training programs. The FWA also sponsors local, national and international forums to enable Members to gain needed insights into the turning points and trends that shape our global economy. The FWA is dedicated to developing future leaders, enhancing the role of women in finance, and investing in the community.</p> | | New York, NY | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=15 | |
| Governor John Carney’s Office - Communications Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/GreatSeal.jpg | <p>This is an exciting internship opportunity in Governor John Carney’s communications office. The Communications Intern will be responsible for assisting the communications department in the execution of press strategy and social media planning.</p><p>This position will deal with a wide variety of subject matter and work products, many of which are oriented around strict deadlines.</p><br> | <ul><li>Social media and digital drafting </li><li>Reviewing press release, media advisory, and talking point drafts</li><li>Transcribing the Governor's remarks </li><li>Media monitoring and archiving, assisting with the day-to-day operations of the communications and policy teams </li><li>Conducting research for briefings and memos, policy issues will vary </li><li>The role will also involve assisting in organizing and staffing events in Delaware with the Governor. Event day duties will vary but often include the following:</li><ul><li>Pre-event site logistics planning </li><li>Helping set up the location to make the shot looks great</li><li>Taking photos and video for use on social media</li><li>Press sign-in or other event logistics<br></li></ul></ul> | Wilmington, DE | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=6 | |
| Human Rights Campaign - Policy & Government Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/HRC.png | <p>The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ equality. By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.<br></p><p>The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of society at home, at work, and in every community.</p> | <ul><li>Research and track legislative issues such as non-discrimination protections, hate crimes, HIV and AIDS, church/state, criminal justice reform, voting rights, and other issues paramount to LGBTQ equality and HRC’s mission. Provide memos as tasked on issues for our lobbyists;</li><li>Assist in the preparation of materials for HRC Lobby Days and other visits to Capitol Hill;</li><li>Attend briefings and hearings on Capitol Hill and HRC events. Monitor hearings and write memos for our lobbyists. This includes watching live on C-SPAN and attending in person on the Hill. Attend coalition meetings when appropriate and write memos for our lobbyists;</li><li>Engage members and supporters in grassroots activism through digital outreach, and assist in-state staff with resources for organizing and volunteer management;</li><li>Provide legal referrals for external litigation requests; manage HRC’s contract database;</li><li>Assist the Project One America Coordinator in preparing for and managing various events, summits, luncheons and gatherings that will take place both in D.C. and in the field;</li><li>Provide administrative support to your department, including but not limited to basic finances, answering phones, writing letters, drafting emails, scheduling meetings, and creating trip briefing materials.</li></ul> | Washington D.C. | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=13 | |
| New York State Department of Health - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/State of NY purple health dept.jpg | <p>An intern in this position could expect to perform reviews of previous regulations/policies, evaluate those regulations/policies and research possible updates. You would be tracking legislation that impacts the Department of Health as it moves through the Pennsylvania legislature. Interns may be asked to research health issues related to newly passed legislation and assist in the implementation of parts of that legislation. They may provide administrative coordination for projects related to department operations. Interns who are interested in pursuing a career as a lawyer, a policy director or hospital administrator may be interested in this emphasis.<br></p> | | New York City, New York | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=9 | |
| Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office - Policy and Planning Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/PA AGs seal pdf.jpg | <p>The Office of Policy and Planning advises the Attorney General and other senior officials in OAG on matters of internal and external policy, conducts research, and helps plan the future of the Office. Interns will deal with a dynamic range of tasks, the subject matter of which will be highly dependent on current developments in public policy, both in Pennsylvania and nationwide.<br></p> | <ul><li>Work closely with the Director of Policy and Planning on a wide range of issues affecting Pennsylvanians including criminal justice issues, civil rights issues, healthcare initiatives, environmental concerns, and gun violence enforcement.</li><li>Conduct policy research and draft memoranda;</li><li>Compile and maintain data, statistics, and accompanying resources;</li><li>Conduct outreach and communicate with topic experts, government officials, and others;</li><li>Perform other tasks as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>If selected, applicants will be required to submit to a background check.</li><li>Applicants to this internship are required to submit a writing 2-3 page writing sample.<br></li></ul> | Philadelphia, PA | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=7 | |
| Rise Justice Labs - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Rise Justice Labs logo.png | <p>Interns will get direct experience in writing bills, passing laws, negotiating United Nations resolutions, and building a social movement. Past intern classes have organized and attended NASA rocket launches, conducted and prepared United States Congressional hearings, and travelled abroad to coalition build for the United Nations portfolio. Interns aid in Rise’s legislative campaigns around the country and world.<br></p> | <ul><li>Support the efforts of Rise in its various State, Federal and Global efforts however necessary</li><li>Support the efforts other campaigns within Rise Justice Labs however necessary</li><li>Assist in researching, developing, editing, and reviewing internal documents and briefing materials, including informational memos</li><li>Provide direct support to senior staff in media events, including research, briefings and staffing</li><li>Complete additional projects and other duties as assigned</li><li>Change the world<br></li></ul> | Washington D.C. | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=8 | |
| Student Veterans of America - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/SVA Logo.png | <p>The policy associate (PA) for Student Veterans of America (SVA) operates directly with the Vice President of Government Affairs (VP) to execute the policy research and advocacy implementation of the organization. SVA’s mission is to provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. This position would expose selected candidates to cabinet-level executive branch leadership, senior members of congress, and fast-paced policy making experiences.<br></p> | <p>It is the responsibility of the PA to provide direct support to VP on administration, research, and analysis. Primary duties will include to:</p><ul><li>Track and summarize legislative and executive branch proposals in assigned issue areas</li><li>Monitor legislative developments within committees;</li><li>Prepare for, attend, and summarize the outcomes of congressional committee hearings and meetings with external partners;</li><li>Provide information on and generate ideas for press, mass mailings, and newsletters;</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.<br></li></ul> | Washington D.C. | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=10 | |
| United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia - Policy Intern | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/USDOJ.png | <p>The
United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia is unique among
U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the size and scope of its work. It serves as both
the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital. On the local
side, these prosecutions extend from misdemeanor drug possession cases to
murders. On the federal side, these prosecutions extend from child pornography
to gangs to financial fraud to terrorism. In both roles, the Office is
committed to being responsive and accountable to the citizens of the District
of Columbia.</p><p>*<em>Please note that every student internship is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a security clearance.</em></p> | <ul><li>Services to victims of gender based violence including sexual assault and domestic violence.<br></li></ul> | Washington D.C. | https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/SummerFellows/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=14 | |
