NY MARKET RESEACH ANALYST INTERNSHIP AT PENN SCHOEN BERLAND

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
We are currently looking for top-notch interns to join our qualified team for the fall semester. The ideal candidate will have a general interest in the field of corporate and market research. The fall internship program will run from September through December, with the optionsto stay on for next semester if work has met PSB’s high standards. Candidates should display solid communication and presentation skills, attention to detail, commitment to quality, superior analytical capabilities, and demonstrate initiative. Interns are involved in all steps of research; from questionnaire development, to fieldwork, to creating deck shells for presentations, to populating decks with data, to checking numbers for data accuracy, and compilation. A sampling of the clients that the New York office works with includes Dell, RIM, Comcast, Gilt Groupe, Macy’s, AON and variety of other corporate and political clients.

The internship will pay up to 15 hours at $10 perhour, but interns are encouraged to take on additional hours while utilizing the internship for school credit.

ABOUT PSB
Penn Schoen Berland is a global research-based consultancy that specializes in messaging and communications strategy for blue-chip political, corporate and entertainment clients. PSB has over 30 years of experience leveraging unique insights about public opinion to provide clients with a competitive advantage. PSB executes polling and message testing services for Fortune 100 corporations and have helped elect more than 30 presidents and prime ministers around the world. Penn Schoen Berland is a part of Young & Rubicam Brands, a subsidiary of WPP, one of the world’s leading communications services networks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MUST be CURRENTLY enrolled in a 4-Year University or post-graduate studies
- MUST be able to work 3 days per week from September through December
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required
- Hard-working, detail oriented, creative, and comfortable working with numbers

INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, email resume and cover letter with subject line “NY Fall Intern Application” to internships@ps-b.com. For more information about the company, please reference www.psbresearch.com.

Organizing for America Internship

Organizing for America (OFA) is looking for interns! OFA is the grassroots continuation of Obama for America, working on voter contact events and gaining support for Democrats in preparation for the mid-term elections. In addition to the opportunity to get hands-on campaign experience in a competitive election year, OFA provides the excitement of working at a national level organization for state-wide campaigns. OFA has an internship program at the DNC headquarters in Washington, DC, and is currently looking for interns for THIS FALL-starting as early as mid/late August. If you’re interested, contact Eric Kutscher at ekutscher@gmail.com. If you’d like to intern with OFA at a later date (next summer, for instance), you can specify that, too.

PA Democratic State Senate Campaign Committee

Summer Internship Posting

The Democratic State Senate Campaign Committee (DSSCC) is looking for interns for our Harrisburg office. DSSCC supports State Senators and candidates across the Commonwealth offering college students the unique opportunity to work directly with those officials, candidates and high-level staff members.  Interns will receive an inside look at the Pennsylvania political scene while working in a fun, energetic environment.  If you’d like more information about the organization please call at 717.214.7305.  To apply, send your resume and cover letter to dem.interns@gmail.com.

DSSCC Overview

The Pennsylvania Democratic State Senate Campaign Committee (DSSCC) is a full-time political organization dedicated to building a Democratic Majority in the Pennsylvania Senate. By training Democratic activists, raising campaign funds, and recruiting and supporting top-level State Senate candidates through the election cycle, the DSSCC is leading the effort to win additional seats in the State Senate. We support democratic ideals and help drive the debate on such vital issues as energy independence, health care and property tax reform.

Responsibilities

- Assist Staff with fundraising activities including donor research, database maintenance, and event planning

- New Media outreach including website maintenance, Facebook and Twitter

- Various office activities such as scheduling, mailings and answering phones

- Research assistance and staff support for political events, meetings and conference calls

- Candidate research, including legislative & issue analysis

- Additional project management duties for interns who progress with the organization

Qualifications

-          Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite

-          Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills

-          Highly motivated and willing to work on individual and group projects

-          A strong interest in Democratic politics and campaigns

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: Flexible Summer internship length

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Hours: 20 hours/week minimum

Compensation:     Stipend available – DOE

Political Internship Opportunity with The Friedlander Group

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Friedlander Group is a New York City-based strategic consulting firm that assists corporate, non-profit organizations, and International entities in creating strategies to navigate the political and public policy arenas of Washington, DC and New York.  We represent clients before city, state and federal officials in both the Executive and legislative branches of government.
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic spring interns. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 10 hours each week.  Our interns will have the opportunity to focus specifically on assisting in the coordination of legislative events and overall interaction with elected officials and their staffs. They will gain experience working with  both New York’s and Washington based  elected officials , acquiring invaluable knowledge about the way to most develop and implement a strategic plan to further a client’s objective while learning how to navigate the political and government structure of the public policy arena.
JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
-    Part-time internship , minimum ten hours a week
-    Perform  general research on specific legislative bills
-    Assist with event coordination and operations
-    Event and conference planning
-    Provide administrative support
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-    Ability to work independently
-    Acute attention to detail
-    Strong interest in politics, and application to policy and message
-    Computer skills and database experience
-    Energetic and enthusiastic
-    Writing skills a plus
COMPENSATION
This is a paid internship with the opportunity to hire.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Ezra Friedlander at Ezra@FriedlanderGroupPR.com

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POLITICAL CAMPAIGN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
What: Fundraising and Campaign interns needed for exciting statewide election.
Location: New York, New York
Terms: January 2010 – September 2010 (Flexible)
Unpaid (Includes stipend for MTA Card)

BACKGROUND:
Sean Coffey is a candidate for Attorney General of New York for the
upcoming 2010 Election
(biography attached). We are working to navigate the political
landscape and build a campaign
war‐chest to run a successful campaign. Our interns will learn the
basics in political fundraising,
attend events and assist with all aspects of campaign work including
event logistics, research
and outreach. They will gain exposure to New York’s political
supporters, activists, law firms
and lobbyists. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 10
hours each week. We are looking for
enthusiastic and energetic people. Candidates must be detail‐oriented
and possess excellent
communication skills. Individuals must be computer proficient in MS
Word and MS Excel. A
knowledge of NGP recommended but not essential.

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
‐ Part‐time internship
‐ Perform background research
‐ Event planning
‐ Provide administrative support

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
‐ Ability to work independently
‐ Acute attention to detail
‐ Strong interest in politics, law, and application to policy and message
‐ Extremely adept computer skills and database experience
‐ Energetic and enthusiastic
‐ Extremely strong writing skills

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Joseph Breslow at
joseph@coffey2010.com.