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***Please note that the
internship openings listed on this page are offered through the individual
employers listed below, rather than through the University of Delaware's
Department of Political Science & International Relations. Students
should pursue these internships at their own risk, and should speak with
the Department of Political Science & International Relation's
Director of Internships and/or their academic advisor before pursuing any
internship for credit. ***
The Wilmington-Newark Chapter of Citizen's Climate Lobby (CCL)
The
Wilmington-Newark chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is seeking a
part-time intern for the 2019-20 academic year (fall, winter, and spring
semesters). CCL is an international, nonpartisan, grassroots organization
focused on finding workable solutions to the climate crisis, with emphasis on a
national, revenue-neutral carbon fee. The intern will work with local,
regional, and national leaders in the organization to create and carry out
strategies for creating political will by educating and influencing
policymakers and the public, with special attention on outreach to the
University of Delaware community. The intern will help plan and carry out a
regional conference to be held in Wilmington in January 2020 and will have
several opportunities to meet with legislators in Washington, DC. Ten to 15
hours of work per week is expected, for credit during the fall and spring
semesters and a $500 honorarium for winter session. Most work will take place
at home or on campus, in conjunction with the chapter leader who lives within
walking distance of campus. Interested applicants should send a resume and
cover letter to wilmington@citizensclimatelobby.org
by September 6.
The Office of
Governor John Carney is looking for interns for our Fall 2019 term
The Office of Governor John Carney offers part-time
internships throughout the fall, winter, spring, and summer semesters for
college students. Interns will have the opportunity to learn more about
the policy making process, and assist with research and briefing memos. Interns
also will be asked to monitor news outlets, assist with constituent
communications, and generally support the Governor’s staff. Internships
are unpaid, but may qualify for course credit, and are available at the
Governor’s Wilmington & Dover office locations. Interns should plan to schedule
between 10 and 20 hours per week in the office.
Applicants interested in our Fall internship program
should send a cover letter and resume to Govinternship@delaware.gov
before the priority deadline of August 16th, 2019. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis.