Internship Opportunities
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MPA students please note: In order to receive graduate credit for any of the internship opportunities, you must contact the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Stephanie Witt () before applying for any internship position, either within or outside of the State of Idaho. |
Public Service Internship for MPA Students
MPA students who do not have significant administrative experience in a public sector or other public affairs agency must complete a public service internship. This internship occurs in a government office at the local, state, or national level or in an appropriate public affairs organization, such as a nonprofit organization.
The credits received for the internship are in addition to the required 39 semester credit hours from the core area and area of emphasis. The internship component comprises 6 semester credit hours. Students without appropriate administrative experience would then complete at least 45 credit hours in their program.
The internship is meant to be a meaningful experience for both the MPA student and the organization in which the internship is served. Through the internship, students can further enhance their preparation for administrative work. At the same time, they are expected to make a valuable contribution to their assigned organizations. Therefore, the internship is usually served when the student is near completion of the MPA program.
Follow this link to more position announcements available to students in the Departments of Public Policy and Administration and Political Science.
Current Intern Requests
Registration for internships is subject to approval. Prior to applying for any of the internship opportunities, you must first consult with the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Stephanie Witt.
To apply, you must complete the on-line Internship Application for Academic Credit process.
Internship Links
Life's Kitchen Internship Opportunity
The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) offers paid, sponsor-paid and unpaid fellowships, internships, and pro bono opportunities, in addition to permanent staff positions.
The Women's Center is now taking applications for the Returning Women's Mentoring Program for the fall semester. This program matches a woman returning to school after a break in their education with another woman who has also returned to school after a break and has been in school for at least two semesters.
Congress Budget Office (CBO) summer internships are available and provide excellent opportunities to experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. The internships, which have ranged in number from 10 to 28, are located in Washington, D.C. They normally last 10 weeks and include compensation based on academic level and work experience.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) announces a new internship program for graduate students and has extended its application deadline to February 5, 2010 to select up to 30 qualified students from schools of public, behavioral, and allied health.
Washington DC Internship Opportunity in Aging and Long Term Care .
The Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF) is Idaho's only free market think tank involved in education and research projects across Idaho, is seeking a number of university students as interns to assist in a variety of areas beginning in January:
- IFF Legislative News Bureau - involved in writing and research projects during the 2010 Legislative Session
- IFF Events Assistant - work with myself in organizing events in Boise - Treasure Valley in various communities and at BSU and other educational campus sites.
- IFF regional advisory council - south central Idaho - assist in forming a greater Treasure Valley advisory council to the IFF and participate in clerical and logistical support for this council.
Office of Energy Resources - Unpaid Internship Announcement - 3 credit and 6 credit
Master of Public Administration Students only
The Idaho Office of Energy Resources is accepting resumes for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semester internships. Internships will focus on stimulus projects under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Tasks may include program management and evaluation, grant writing, and project reporting.Fall Semester, 2009 - One 3 credit internship availableResumes should be sent to Eileen DeShazo at eileen.deshazo@oer.idaho.gov by August 31, 2009 for Fall Internship and November 1, 2010 for Spring Internship opportunities.
Spring Semester, 2010 - 3 and 6 credit internships available
The City of Boise has a Research and Project Support Internship opportunity through the Office of the Mayor
NASPAA Internship opportunities
Attractive Federal internship opportunities that can also lead to full-time positions in the Federal Government
Internship opportunities with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Government Internship Opportunities in the Phoenix, Arizona area
Internship opportunities with the City of Seattle
Palo Alto, CA - Internship Program
Learn about internship opportunities with the Federal Government
NASPAA Public Service Internship Guidelines
Job Opportunities
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MPA students and graduates acquire unique skill sets through their studies. A variety of employers from the public, private and nonprofit job sectors seek employees with these skills. Faculty in the Department of Public Policy and Administration work closely with MPA students and graduates who seek support and assistance in their career development. Internships can offer valuable networking and development opportunities. In addition, interested students and graduates should contact Dr. Stephanie Witt , Internship Director, Department of Public Policy and Administration. The Boise State Career Center has a range of services available to assist students/graduates as they make career decisions. |
Current Openings
The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) offers permanent staff positions, in addition to paid, sponsor-paid and unpaid fellowships, internships, and pro bono opportunities.
Opprotunities available through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Academic Careers Online, the ultimate global academic job site for teaching jobs, education jobs, research jobs, and professional jobs in education and academia.
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) announces a Lecturer position in Public Policy and Managment.
The Discovery Center of Idaho has a part-time opening for a Visitor Services Coordinator.
Employment opportunities with Women's and Children's Alliance (WCA). To find out what is available and instuction on and how to apply, visit Women's and Children's Alliance on-line.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare, will be hiring two Management Analyst, Senior positions within the Information Management Unit. This would be a great opportunity for recent graduates or current students in the MPA program. Open for Recruitment: February 10, 2010 - March 3, 2010.
The state of Idaho has posted a new job opportunity titled "Planner, Environmental". To find out more information about this job and how to apply, visit https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=03677017616.
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is providing a unique forum for student leaders and younger professionals, entitled the Emerging Leaders and Young Professionals Network (ELYPN) to engage in discussion about issues in nonprofit management and foster an understanding of the importance of capacity building in the nonprofit sector. The ELYPN is searching for members and leadership that organize regular discussions and grow attendance at the Alliance annual conference, developing an ELYPN calendar for updated event information.
Jobs with Bonneville Power Administration, available through the Energy Jobs Portal
Career Opportunities with the U.S. AIR FORCE
U.S. AIR FORCE - HEALTH PROFESSIONS: For those who may be interested in working in a health care management field, the Air Force offers tremendous leadership opportunities. Check out the AF Medical Service Corps (MSC) program.
The Partnership in Public Service conducted an informative survey of the Federal Government and what the hiring needs are through 2009 in 34 agencies across the country. Info and link is below.
The federal government is hiring, and if your background is in security, you’re at the top of Uncle Sam’s most-wanted list, according to a new report - Where the Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities for America, released by the Partnership for Public Service. The report outlines government-wide projected hiring needs through 2009 and is based on a survey of 34 federal agencies representing nearly 99 percent of the federal workforce. The survey finds nearly 193,000 mission critical jobs need to be filled in the next two years! -PARTNERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Here is the link to the website and short blurb about the report. You can access the report mid way down on the first page. http://ourpublicservice.org.
Learn about job opportunities in the federal government
View "Policy Jobs" announcements here. Please note that some announcements require a membership to access information, but some do not.
Are you ready for a RARE experience? RARE recruitement is offereing the opportunity for an invaluable learning experience...both personally and professionally! This hands-on experience comes highly recommended "to anyone who is adventurous, looking to gain hands-on work experience, and anxious to explore beautiful Oregon! The RARE staff are terrific and would love to talk to anyone who might be interested."
The Energy Policy Institute is accepting applications to fill future Graduate Assistantship positions.
Career Links
Last modified: Mar 16 2010
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