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News & Events
March 25th, 2024

Events
BYU Scholarships, Jobs, & Internships
Other Scholarships, Jobs, & Internships
Political Campaign Jobs & Internships
Calls for Academic Papers

Events

Interested in Campaign Strategy? Come learn from Steve Pierce, Senior Director at Bully Pulpit International (BPI). Steve helps companies, causes, and campaigns connect with key audiences and achieve meaningful goals through strategic communications. 

Most recently, Steve served as the Director of Battleground State Communications for Priorities USA, the largest Super PAC supporting Joe Biden’s campaign for the White House. In this role, he led an on-the-ground, integrated communications program, leveraging earned, paid, and social media tactics to shape the narrative about the 2020 presidential election across four crucial battleground states.

Steve earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in political management from The George Washington University. 

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Evidence and Justification: Imagination, Narrative, and Intuition Reading Group

3:00pm Mondays
4082 JFSB
Join Prof. Ryan Davis (political science) and Prof. Derek Haderlie (philosophy) in this engaging academic reading group.

If you are interested to attend this reading group, email Ryan Davis (rwdavis@byu.edu

Russel B. Swensen Lecture
with Dr. Kate Brown

March 28th at 11am
1060 HBLL
Come hear a lecture from Dr. Kate Brow, Thomas M. Siebel Distinguished Professor in the History of Science at MIT. Dr. Brown's research focuses on the intersection of history, science, technology, and bio-politics. 
 

Non-Verbal Communications: Free Professional Development Workshop

Tuesday, April 2
Utah Global Diplomacy Office
151 E 5600 S Ste 206, SLC
This workshop will be led by Derik Clark, who has 20+ years of experience working in and teaching the field of Army counterintelligence, created Bodysights to bring the body language and human interaction skills common in military intelligence to you for enhanced person to person engagement and knowledge of how to use nonverbals to your advantage. 
Register Here

This four-session series is open to all students, recent graduates, and campus professionals (career services, faculty, Department heads, etc.). The series explains the Federal application and hiring process to help students and recent graduates find internships and full-time jobs working in their career field and will help academic partners gain the information needed to help guide their students.

Session 1: Navigating USAJOBS (Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs)

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET
About: This overview covers key aspects of USAJOBS, the main online portal for Federal employment. The session includes how to create and manage a USAJOBS account/profile, tips on searching for Federal jobs, reviewing job announcements, applying for jobs, and how to follow up.
Register for Navigating USAJOBS

Session 2: Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET
About: This session reviews unique aspects of writing a résumé that is specifically customized to apply for Federal jobs. Learn what information is required for a résumé that will make you more effective in the Federal hiring process. You will learn what to include, things to avoid, and what makes a résumé for Federal employment different from those used for private sector and other employment.
 
Register for Writing Your Federal Resume

Session 3: Interviewing for Federal Jobs

Thursday, April 11, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET
About: Participants will be equipped to prepare for and engage in successful interviews for Federal jobs. We will cover actions you should take prior to, on the day of, and after your interview. Also, you will learn about the kinds of interviewing methods used by Federal agencies, the types of questions that may be asked during the interview, and how best to respond.
Register for Interviewing for Federal Jobs

Session 4: Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates

Thursday, April 18, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET
About: Participants will learn about the three Pathways Programs, i.e., the Internship Program, Recent Graduates Program, and Presidential Management Fellows Program. You will know eligibility requirements for each Program, i.e., what is the same and what distinguishes the Programs from one another. You will learn how you can find and apply for positions under each of the Pathways Programs.
Register for Pathways Programs
Join us for GRAMA 101, a free webinar on requesting public records in Utah, April 23, 12-1 pm.

There are countless public records out there. Police reports, budget documents, e-mails of public officials and more. Our rule of thumb is that if taxpayer dollars touch it, there's probably a record about it you can request.

If you are new to Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, or GRAMA, then you will want to tune into our free webinar on April 23, 12-1 pm.

We will go through the basics of filing GRAMA requests and offer advice on how to write them to most effectively get the records you are after. We'll also talk about how to fight records request denials and teach you about the rights you have to public records in Utah.
Register Here
BYU Scholarships, Jobs, & Internships
BYU's Political Affairs Society is now accepting officer applications for the 2024-2025 school year. BYUPAS serves to promote worthwhile extracurricular activities related to public affairs and is dedicated to serving students who have interests in applied politics by connecting them with alumni, faculty, and friends of the University.
We are looking for new officers who are committed to helping students expand their network and knowledge of career-advancing resources and want to leave a legacy by way of helping improve the quality of BYUPAS as it currently exists.
Officers are expected to attend weekly planning meetings, as well as attend club events. Additionally, each officer has their own expected roles to fill outside of planning events for the club. Officers are anticipated to spend about 5-6 hours monthly working on club-related activities.
Apply Here

Research Assistant for the
American Family Survey

Professor Karpowitz & Professor Pope are seeking one or more RAs to work on the American Family Survey, an annual survey published each fall that deals with family life, family policy, and politics.  Students will work on every stage of the survey from questionnaire design to data analysis and production of high quality text and graphics.
 
The most competitive applicants have completed or are currently enrolled in POLI 300, though occasionally those with comparable skills are considered.  Completion of a course like data visualization is also desirable (though not strictly necessary).  Wages are both competitive and negotiable and the expectation is work will begin in April and push through Fall semester.  
 
This year, we are particularly interested in students who can help make graphics using past data as this will be a focus of preparing for some fall projects.

Please forward a resume and a transcript to jpope@byu.edu or chris_karpowitz@byu.edu no later than Tuesday, March 26.
 

Assistant Podcast Producer for
Constant Wonder on BYUradio

BYUradio is looking for driven people with very strong academic records, wide-ranging interests, strong research and communication skills, and most especially, the capacity to recognize and shape stories. 

Assistant producers help build stories from brainstorming to finished final production. They schedule guests, read books and other materials, prep interviews, and help edit and shape audio into compelling stories. No technical experience with audio software is required. 

Constant Wonder shares encounters with awe and wonder found in art, science, history, nature, medicine, and more. Our stories nudge the listener to remember that the universe is at once vast and also intimate and caring. 

The pay begins at $14 per hour, with a clear path to quick pay raises, and students are expected to work at least 15 hours per week. Interested students should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to tennery.norton@byu.edu and eric.schulzke@byu.edu

Student Assistant for Political Behavior

Political Behavior is looking for a detail-oriented assistant to help facilitate communication with political science scholars around the world. Responsibilities include clerical support, managing spreadsheets, compiling lists of potential new reviewers, monitoring social media accounts, and directing our reviewer appreciation program. Starting wage is $13 per hour. Approximately 5 hours/week. Duties will extend into the summer. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Suzy Yi at polbehavior@byu.edu.

Research Assistants for Prof. Selway

Professor Joel Selway is seeking two research assistants for a project looking at the effect of ethnic structure on various social, economic, and political outcomes. Applicants will need to be competent in Stata. They should have taken Poli 300 (formerly Poli 328) or an equivalent. Interest in ethnicity & nationalism, political economy, civil war and violence, and democracy will be pluses. Pay is $15/hour, and students will be expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
 
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Joel Selway (joel_selway@byu.edu). In your cover letter, please outline relevant classes you have taken, your GPA, and your grades in Poli 300 (formerly Poli 328) and Poli 200.
The Liberal Arts Advisement Center has moved!
The Liberal Arts Advisement Center, previously located in 1041 JFSB, has recently started a renovation project that will span the next several months. Because of this, the advisement center front desk has been temporarily moved to 3101 JFSB. Additionally, Megan Hancock, the academic advisor for political science, has been relocated to 2122 WVB (West View Building). For class planning, graduation questions, major/minor changes, general academic questions, or to schedule an appointment with Megan, students can contact the front desk at 801-422-3541 or 3101 JFSB.
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Other Scholarships, Jobs, & Internships

Fall Fellowship Internships

Our program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in public service and leadership. Unlike a standard internship, our fellows work directly with senior advisors and cabinet members on a wide variety of initiatives. Importantly, they are given direct exposure to our policy development and budgeting process that takes place from August through December.
 
Governor's Office fellows are compensated at $15 per hour for their service from August to December (i.e. we ask for a 5-month commitment). This experience helps prepare students for future careers in public service—over 80% of former participants have received full-time employment offers after their time with us.
 
Apply April 1-30th
Research Assistant Internships
Deadline: April 15, 11:59 pm EDT
Research Assistant Interns work one-on-one with an expert in their field of study to conduct in-depth academic analysis of today's most pressing issues. They work 12-15 hours per week for a monthly stipend of $500. In-person, remote, and hybrid work models are available.

Please reach out to Internship Program Coordinator Claudia Del Pozo (claudia.delpozo@wilsoncenter.org) with any questions
More Info
Staff Assistant Internships
Deadline: varies by office
Staff Assistant Interns work alongside the Wilson Center staff and have an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on a variety of issues consistent with the work of our various offices, programs, and projects. Specific tasks, hours, and applications are determined by the individual programs, so please see the webpage for your program of interest for more information. Staff assistants are paid hourly at the local rate of a GS 3, Step 3 government employee. 

Please reach out to Internship Program Coordinator Claudia Del Pozo (claudia.delpozo@wilsoncenter.org) with any questions
More Info

Economic Development Management Analyst

Provo City is looking for a Management Analyst to provide professional analysis work in its Economic Development Division. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the services provided to Provo residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
More Info and Application

Get Hired To Teach English In Thailand

Ready to have the experience of living and working in another part of the world? International Language Programs (that's us) can get you set up to apply with your Thai employer to teach English professionally at schools in Central Thailand. You'll be set up with a salary, a teaching schedule, vacation time, and more. 

Contracts are a year (12 months) from May-May.

Your employer covers the costs of your housing and meals, along with your salary.  Your salary is paid to you in local currency. 

More Info and Application
The Corporate Derivatives desk helps corporations and financial sponsors address macro market exposures across interest rates, foreign exchange, commodities and credit. Typical client dialogue relates to managing risk on the back of M&A, financing and / or other strategic initiatives, along with day-to-day exposures. As part of the Investment Banking Division, the team interacts closely with both Global Markets and Investment Grade Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance and Classic Banking to educate clients, help develop innovative solutions and execute trade ideas.
 
If interested in a 2024 IB Summer Analyst opportunities with the corporate derivatives, email americascampusgbmib@ny.email.gs.com your most updated version of your resume. 

DDC Summer 2024 Internship Program

DDC is currently recruiting rising seniors, recent graduates and graduate students to join our 10 week internship program, from June to August 2024.

DDC is a leading public affairs firm that help clients successfully navigate the intersection of business, politics, and public opinion in the modern marketplace. The overlap between stakeholders’ consumer and political identities is where opinions are formed, decisions get made, and policies take shape. DDC understands client audiences from a political perspective, and we know how to capitalize on opportunities, cultivate the right relationships, champion priorities, and manage risk in a world where everything is political.

DDC’s paid internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the public affairs sector and work directly with clients from a variety of industries, including energy, healthcare, and financial services. Interns engage with account staff on a variety of projects, including research, writing, creative brainstorming and design, and technology. Our interns are our first stop for filling open positions within the company. 

This summer internship is full time and there is a minimum commitment of 10 weeks at 35-40 hours per week.

DDC Public Affairs is looking for individuals in the following areas:

  • Public Affairs
  • Corporate Communications
  • Digital Marketing
  • Content Creation
  • HR + Finance
More Info and Application

AIER Internships provide college students and recent graduates the opportunity to work closely with staff on projects relating to your interests. During your 10-12 week internship, your skills can be applied to scholarly research, program/event planning, marketing, graphic design, communications, editorial writing, and development/fundraising.

Compensation
AIER interns are paid Massachusetts minimum wage. AIER will reimburse for expenses associated with traveling to and from Great Barrington, MA

Accommodations and Meals
Housing is provided in the AIER manor or cottages right on campus, close to the beautiful town of Great Barrington. Lunch is provided for AIER staff, fellows, and interns every workday.

2024 Fall Session: 8/26/24 - 11/15/24. Deadline to apply: 5/1/24

Fall Program Application

Senior Research Assistant at MIT with Professors Berinsky, Caughey, White, and Stewart

This is typically a two-year position that blends secretarial responsibilities with hands-on research assistance. The tasks range from handling day-today tasks like filing and processing receipts to contributing to studies and data college. The individual will be working with the Americanists — Adam Berinsky, Devin Caughey, Ariel White, and Charles Stewart. 
More Info and Application

Senior Research Support Associate at MIT with Professors Kim, Nielsen, and Hidalgo

The SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE in Political Science will assist three professors with their research and class-related needs.  Responsibilities will include assisting with research by engaging in data analysis, conducting computer simulations, aiding in data collection, coordinating research assistants, and assisting with the preparation of experiments and surveys.  Will also perform general administrative duties, including processing expenses, organizing seminars/conferences, and assisting with class preparation. This individual will be working with the methodologists - Daniel Hidalgo, Richard Nielsen, and In Song Kim.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining research experience in quantitative social science, especially for those who plan on seeking an advanced degree in the social sciences.  Past associates have been accepted into top Ph.D. programs in political science. 
 
More Info and Application

Senior Research Support Associate at MIT with Professor Charles Stewart

The SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, in Political Science-MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL), will support the data processing and research assistance needs of the lab. Responsibilities will include assisting with data management and research by collecting and cleaning data, performing data analysis, creating graphs and figures, visualizing data, and preparing tables for papers that are in the process of publication; assisting with the fielding of surveys; and performing general administrative duties, including file organization, participating in meetings, and other miscellaneous tasks. This is an ideal position for someone interested in gaining research experience in political science and data science more broadly. 
More Info and Application

 

Predoctoral Fellowships at Yale University

These are 1- or 2-year positions with competitive salaries and standard benefits such as health insurance. Predocs work with one or more faculty supervisors helping in the capacity specified by the supervisor and they also take 1 class each semester at the graduate or undergraduate level. This program is designed for students who are considering a PhD in political science but either aren’t sure about it or would benefit from the opportunity to take classes and work with faculty before applying.

Are you thinking about a PhD in political science? Yale University is hiring college graduates for predoctoral fellowships. 
More Info
Available positions and Application
Interesting in a career in tech policy? Not sure where to start?
Emerging Tech Policy Careers can help you get started. 
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Political Campaign Jobs & Internships

Internship with U.S. Congressional Candidate Kathryn Dahlin

Internships are available to work on Kathryn Dahlin’s campaign in Utah's 3rd Congressional District. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in politics, public policy, campaign strategy, and community engagement. Responsibilities include assisting with day-to-day campaign operations and engaging with community members and voters. Get hands-on experience in a political campaign, network with professionals in the field of politics, and develop a deeper understanding of political processes. Please note that this is an unpaid position. Send your resume to kathryn4utah@gmail.com
More Info
Volunteer Campaign Opportunity
with Utah State House of Representatives for District 23, Jeff Howell 
Jeff Howell, democratic candidate for Utah State House of Representatives for District 23, is looking for multiple interns for his campaign. Available roles include: social media marketing, canvassing, fundraising, and others. 

Interested? Contact Ashlan A. Gruwell, Campaign Manager, at ashlangruwell@gmail.com
More Info
Congresswoman Celeste Maloy's Office is Hiring Interns for the Winter Semester
 
For more information contact her office at: 166 Cannon House Office Building
(202) 225-9730
Volunteer Campaign Opportunity
with United States Senate Candidate Jason J. Walton

 
United States Senate Candidate, Republican Jason J. Walton, is looking for sharp, motivated, driven volunteers and interns who want to make a difference and put America back on track. Jason Walton is a local candidate from Provo and a local business owner and entrepreneur. Don’t miss the opportunity to network, boost your resume and be part of the solution! 
Contact Peter Kucharek ~ (307) 220-1323 ~ peter.mkucharek@gmail.com 

Volunteer/Internship Campaign Opportunity
with Rachelle Morris
 for Salt Lake County Council
 
We're looking for a few volunteers who are ready to take on a formal role in a local political campaign. Each of these positions will require 5-10 hours per week, and we are willing to offer internship credit upon request. We have the following positions open:
  • Press Secretary / Communications Specialist (drafting press releases, pitching stories to reporters, copywriting)
  • Social Media Specialist (Instagram reels, posting across platforms, captions, growing followers, some graphic creation in Canva)
  • Graphic Designer (Graphics for social media, Flyers, etc)
  • Email Marketing Specialist (drafting emails, strategy)
  • Event Coordinator (plan cottage meetings, campaign events, convention booth)
 
If you are interested in these or other positions on the campaign, please contact Brinley Koenig at (817) 307-7836 or brinleyckoenig@gmail.com
Calls for Academic Papers
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