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
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
Assistant Professor, Public Policy & Administration (SS-0002-90)
The Department of Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University (BSU) is seeking candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor to teach in the NASPAA-accredited MPA curricula to begin in either the of 2010. Candidates will be expected to teach classes related to environmental and natural resources policy and other courses in the MPA program. For additional details and submission requirements, please visit the BSU Faculty and Administrative Employment Opportunities page at: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/joblistings/faculty/. Boise State University is an EEO/AA Institution, Veterans preference.
Associate or Full Professor/Director, Master of Community and Regional Planning
Department of Public Policy and Administration (SS-0005-89)
The Department of Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University (BSU) seeks a Director for its new Master of Community and Regional Planning program. This position for the new graduate degree program may begin Fall 2009.
The Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho is looking for a part-time Resource Specialist . Application deadline is Sept. 4th.
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.
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Career Links
Last modified: Nov 10 2009
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