| Internship | Date Posted | Contact Info | Summary | Applying |
Schools Program | 4/21/09 | Schools Program Officer 415.293.4650 SchoolsProgram@wacsf.org | The Schools Program engages high school, community college and university students with programming designed to develop the international leaders of tomorrow across a broad range of disciplines. | See here for more information and for instructions on applying. Deadline: May 8th, 2009 |
California Rural Legal Assistance | 5/07/09 | Kelly Heinrich 831.757.5221 kheinrich@crla.org | CLRA assists battered immigrant women, sexual assault survivors and trafficked persons with immigration applications to gain legal status. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English. | Contact Kelly Heinrich. |
Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative | 3/16/09 | For questions, please call 1-800-77-OXFAM x 2464 or email CHANGE@oxfamamerica.org | Summer training program in Boston July 18-24, 2009 for rising sophomores and juniors to learn how to become actively engaged in Oxfam America's social justice mission. | Apply online. Deadline: April 1, 2009. |
Summer Jobs for Youth Work Experience San Jose, CA. | 4/21/09 | For questions, please call (408) 794-1156 or send an e-mail to work2futureyouthprogram@gmail.com | Selected applicants will gain work experience and learn new skills with a city, civic, non-profit organization, school or college. Youth must be 15-24 and low income. | For information about applying see this, then download the application here. Income information here. |
Fellows Alliance | 1/13/09 | Hafsa Kanjwal 312-573-8926 hafsa@ifyc.org | The Fellows alliance is a year-long paid fellowship program open to current undergraduates committed to building religious pluralism and organizing interfaith activities on campus. | Application can be downloaded here. |
World Affairs Council of Northern California | 12/11/08 | Katie Walsh School Program Officer 312 Sutter Street, Suite 200 San Francisco, CA 94108 kwalsh@wacsf.org 415.293.4650 | 12-15 hours/wk unpaid internship for students interested in international affairs, education and youth leadership. See website for more details. | Send resume and cover letter to Katie. |
Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) | 1/13/09 | Amber Hacker, Leadership Associate 312-573-8937 amber@ifyc.org | Spring Internship: Project focused internships in following areas- Graphic Design, Data Systems, Fundraising, and FaithsAct Fellowship. 10-15 hrs/ week. | http://ifyc.org/programs/leadership/internships |
U.S. PIRG | 11/7/08 | Dan Xie Campus Organizer, CALPIRG dan@calpirgstudents.org | U.S. PIRG is a federation of state-based public interest advocacy groups. Hiring graduating college students. | Apply at their website or email resume directly to Dan. |
Latino Issues Forum (LIF) | 12/03/08 | Berenise Herrera Project Specialist Latino Issues Forum 160 Pine Street, Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: (415) 547-9122 Fax: (415) 284-7222 bherrera@lif.org | Conduct health related research and perform administrative tasks. | Please send cover letter, resume and writing samples to: LIFHR@lif.org (please note job title in subject line). |
Project Inspire at the YWCA | 10/16/08 | Carolina Avalos Volunteer Coordinator Third Street YWCA 408-510-4281 cavalos@ywca-sv.org | Be a mentor or AVID tutor at Project Inspire's After School Program. See flyer for details. | Call or email Carolina. |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 9/22/08 | Kathy Burden, Project Specialist Strategy and Integrated Communications Corporate Communications Cisco Systems, Inc. kaburden@cisco.com 408-424-4050 | Hiring for new graduate and summer intern positions in Corporate Communications. | Email resume to Kathy. |
The Fund for Public Interest Research | 2/12/08 | Joni Wallent jwallent@ffpir.org Recruitment Director 725 Front Street #112 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | Hiring graduating seniors to work full-time as Canvass Directors for nationwide non-profit | Email Joni. |
The Koch Internship Program | 11/7/08 | Stephen Sweet Program Coordinator, Marketing and Recruiting 202.737.7945 | This part-time paid internship provides the chance to explore the non-profit sector in Washington D.C. for the fall, spring or summer session. | See flyer for details. |
Senator Abel Maldonado | 1/29/08 | Diana Bautista Diana.Bautista@sen.ca.gov Office of Senator Abel Maldonado 100 Paseo de San Antonio #206 San Jose, CA 95113 408-277-9461 | Unpaid internship in the San Jose District Office | Send your resume and cover letter to Diana Bautista via email. See flyer for details. |
| Law Offices of Esra Young | 10/12/07 | Please see Broncolink for details | Paid law clerk internship on Stevens Creek Blvd. | Please see Broncolink. |
| Silicon Valley Leadership Group, San Jose, Ca. | | Amanda Ballard: aballard@svlg.net | A public policy trade association engaged in quality of life and business issues on behalf of Silicon Valley companies. | Email your resume and indicate policy interest areas. Flyer |
| Silicon Valley Leadership Group, San Jose, Ca. | | Dennis Cima: Dcima@svlg.net or Margaret Bruce: mbruce@svlg.net | An opportunity to help reduce environmental costs and public health impacts. | Email resume to Dennis or Margaret. |
| Housing Trust of Santa Clara County, Inc. San Jose, Ca. | | Salvador Castro: (408) 436-3450, ext. 0 Salvador@housingtrustscc.org | | Contact Salvador for more information. |
| Santa Clara County Office of Affordable Housing San Jose, Ca. | | Marjorie Matthews: (408) 441-4258 | | Email Marjorie.matthews@ceo.sccgov.org |
| American Red Cross San Jose, Ca. | | Crystal Paul: (408) 577-1000 | This internship involves community service in the areas of International Services, Community Disaster Education, Marketing, Development, Youth Services, Information Technology and more. | Contact Crystal Paul, Director, for more information. Also see the flyer. |
| American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) | | Monique Pham: mpham@aclunc.org | A volunteer internship which involves assisting with research, recruitment and community outreach on ACLU issues. | Send a resume and cover letter to Monique Pham. 111 N. Market Street, Suite 940 San Jose, Ca. 95113 Read the flyer for more info. |
| Pirayou Law Offices: Research Clerk | | Ash Pirayou: ash@pirayoulaw.com | Assist with research in public policy and interact with public agency staff. | Send resume and a cover letter to Ash Pirayou. |
| Assembly Member Internships: Jim Beall, San Jose, Ca. Sally Lieber, Mountain View, Ca. Paul Fong, San Jose, Ca. | | Frances.grammer@asm.ca.gov Monica Smith: (408) 277-2003 Evan Low (408) 277-2003 evan.low@asm.ca.gov | An internship with District 24 (Jim Beall) which exposes people to the legislative process and providing research assistance to staff. An internship with the District Office of Assembly Speaker Lieber. An Internship with District 22 which will expose students to the workings of State Government and the role of a State Assembly Member. | Send resume and availability to the email listed. See flyer for details. Contact Monica. Contact Evan Low. |
| Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Juvenile Justice Public Policy Researcher Health Care Public Policy Researcher Legislative and Public Policy Researcher | | Narges Sayid: office@svcn.org | An internship involving hands on experience in juvenile justice public policy issues. A $250 stipend. A public policy research position concentrating on healthcare matters. A $250 stipend. An internship providing in depth experience in legislative and policy research. | Contact Narges Sayid. See the flyers for juvenile justice, healthcare, or general policy research. |
| Congressional Internships: Mike Honda | | Campbell Office: (408) 558-8085-Phone (408) 558-8086-Fax Washington DC Office: (202) 225-2699 | An internship offering experience in the functioning of the federal government. | Fax your resume to the office or go to http://honda.house.gov/ for an application. |
Congressional Internship: Jim Costa | | Washington DC Office: Monica Carmean Monica.carmean@mail.house.gov (202) 225-3341 | Unpaid internships for current session (full and part-time) in the Washington, D.C. office. | Submit a cover letter and resume to Monica Carmean via email with “Internship” in the subject line. |
Congressional Internship: Russ Carnahan (D-MO) | 4/14/08 | Washington D.C. Office: Ken Reidy carnahan.jobs@mail.house.gov | Unpaid summer internship in Washington, D.C. for 2-3 students; Missouri ties preferred. | Email Ken with a resume and cover letter. |
| Democracy Matters | | Joan: joanm@democracymatters.org | This is a paid internship where students can help other students obtain a voice in democratic issues through lobbying and education. | Go to www.democracymatters.org or send an email to Joan. |
| San Jose City Council: Office of Pete Constant | 1/28/08 | Rhovy Cansino: (408) 535-4901 (main office line) or 535-4918 (direct line) rhovylynn.cansino@sanjoseca.gov | A part-time internship involving graphic design. | Contact Rhovy. |
| San Jose City Council: Office of Madison Nguyen | | Louansee Moua: Louansee.moua@sanjoseca.gov | An internship working with Councilmember Madison Nguyen. | Send a resume and cover letter to Louansee. |
| San Jose City Council: Office of Dave Cortese | | Michelle Pelayo: Michelle.pelayo@sanjoseca.gov | An internship with Vice Mayor Cortese’ s Office. | Send a message to Michelle. |
| San Jose City Council: Office of Sam Liccardo | | Kevin Schwaba: Kevin.schwaba@sanjoseca.gov | An internship with Councilmember Liccardo’s office. | Contact Kevin |
| San Jose City Council: Office of Nancy Pyle | | Eric Crane: Eric.crane@sanjoseca.gov | An internship with Councilmember Pyle’s Office. | Email Eric |
San Jose City Council: Office of Forrest Williams | 1/24/08 | Daniel Erwin (SCU '06) 408-535-4925 daniel.erwin@sanjoseca.gov | An internship with Councilmember Williams's office | Contact Daniel |
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Ken Yeager | 12/3/07 | Tony Filice: Tony.filice@bos.sccgov.org (408) 299-5040 | An unpaid internship with County Supervisor Ken Yeager's office. | Email or call Tony. See flyer for details. |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County San Jose, Ca. | | Julie Shepardson: (408) 325-5209 jshepardson@ccsj.org | An internship regarding refugee minors. | Email or call Julie. |
| Fresh Lifelines for Youth Mentor | | Emilia Tyminski: (408) 504-5705 Emilia@flyprogram.org | Work as a mentor for addicted juveniles. | Email or call Emilia for more information and an application. |
| Senatorial Internships: Elaine Alquist | | Evan Low: (408) 286-8318 Evan.low@sen.ca.gov | Internship designed to teach students the functions and role of a State Senator. | Contact Evan Low. See flyer for details. |
| Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network San Jose, Ca. | 9/22/08 | Kara Ann LaPierre Vice President, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network Executive Director, SVEDA 408.278.2228 office | Opportunities available with the Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance, working on regional economic issues, and the Sustainable Building Initiative, working on green building programs and practices. | Contact Kara LaPierre or go to www.jointventure.org. |
Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network San Jose, CA | 9/22/08 | Lisa Bruner, Executive Assistant 60 South market Street, Suite 1000 San Jose, CA 95113 408-278-2292 bruner@jointventure.org | Internship available - work as Special Assistant to the Joint Venture CEO on significant regional issues. | Contact Lisa. |
| National Strategies, Washington D.C. | | Ryan Nash: rnash@nationalstrategiesinc.com | An internship exposing students to government relations. | Please send resume and cover letter to Ryan Nash. |
White House Internship Program Washington D.C. | 2/26/09 | | Work within departments at the White House and gain insight into the life of the White House staff. | Apply online at www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships |
Grassroots Campaigns Inc. | 3/06/09 | Nicholas Perry Citizen Outreach Director Grassroots Campaigns nperry@grassrootscampaigns.com 510 848-1754 | Recruit and manage fundraising operations for various groups across the country. | Contact Nicholas or apply online at www.grassrootscampaigns.com. |
U.S Department of Agriculture Washington D.C | 4/17/09 | Yolanda Garcia-Provost Yolanda.garcia-provost@usda.gov (202) 720-3286 | Interns will be exposed to a wide variety of management activities and issues and gain experience into USDA career fields. Internships emphasize hands on interaction and working closely with supervisors. | Please see this flyer: USDA Internship. Applications due 4/30/09 |
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County San Jose | 4/14/09 | Julia Shepardson Program Advisor (408) 325-5209 jshepardson@ccsj.org | Help resettle refugees who have fled their countries. Work as volunteer caseworker assistants, or help with transportation, English language classes and job searches. Also positions available to help with Public Advocacy for Senior Care and to help with the Campaign to Cut Poverty. | Contact Julia Shepardson. Must be registered for POLI 198 to be in Refugee Services. |
U.S Dept. of Housing and Urban Development San Jose | 4/17/09 | Karna Wong U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development 600 Harrison St., 3rd Fl., San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel. (415) 489-6568 Email: Karna.L.Wong@hud.gov | Community Planning and Development Internship. | Contact Karna Wong. |
| Office of the Santa Clara Public Defender | | Shelly Garza: (408) 299-7712 | Assist with juvenile cases and investigations. | Contact Professor Chen or Shelly Garza. |