This will be updated frequently with new contacts and internship resources for students seeking an internship or employment opportunity with businesses in the greater Philadelphia area.
Please browse the past listings and feel free to contact any company of interest because they may currently have internships available.
Also visit the links to the right for Geography career databases.
Thank you.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger -- Summer Positions
Agency Description: The Greater Philadelphia Coalition
Against Hunger was formed in 1996 to fight hunger through
education, outreach and advocacy. Our education and advocacy
programs work to empower community-based food providers, to
inform and mobilize concerned citizens, and to help shape
public policy. As the sponsor of the annual Walk Against
Hunger, the Coalition brings over 3,000 people together each
spring to raise funds for community-based food assistance
programs. All this happens in a small, close-knit office,
easily accessible by public transportation.
We are seeking service-learning students, work-study
students, interns, and volunteers who would work closely with
Coalition staff to further the goals and objectives of the
Food Stamp Enrollment Campaign.
Depending on interest and skills, duties might include:
• Pre-screen potentially eligible clients at various
community sites. Assist eligible clients in applying for
food stamps. If desired, accompany clients to their County
Assistance Office and directly assist them in overcoming
barriers to enrollment.
• Pre-screen clients who call the Food Stamp
Information Hotline and provide application assistance.
• Place follow-up phone calls to households that
appeared eligible for food stamps when screened. Provide
assistance to those facing difficulties in the application
process and gather information about these barriers for
research purposes.
• Participate in the Coalition’s efforts to analyze
barriers to participation in the Food Stamp Program. Analyze
data on rates of denials, reasons for denials, and reasons
why people have been dropped out of the program.
For more information, E-MAIL:
Michael Szekely, PhD
Coordinator
Center for Internships and Career Development
Academic Advising Center
College of Liberal Arts
Temple University
3rd Floor, 1810 Liacouras Walk
E-Mail: mszekely@temple.edu
Phone: (215) 204-6704
Against Hunger was formed in 1996 to fight hunger through
education, outreach and advocacy. Our education and advocacy
programs work to empower community-based food providers, to
inform and mobilize concerned citizens, and to help shape
public policy. As the sponsor of the annual Walk Against
Hunger, the Coalition brings over 3,000 people together each
spring to raise funds for community-based food assistance
programs. All this happens in a small, close-knit office,
easily accessible by public transportation.
We are seeking service-learning students, work-study
students, interns, and volunteers who would work closely with
Coalition staff to further the goals and objectives of the
Food Stamp Enrollment Campaign.
Depending on interest and skills, duties might include:
• Pre-screen potentially eligible clients at various
community sites. Assist eligible clients in applying for
food stamps. If desired, accompany clients to their County
Assistance Office and directly assist them in overcoming
barriers to enrollment.
• Pre-screen clients who call the Food Stamp
Information Hotline and provide application assistance.
• Place follow-up phone calls to households that
appeared eligible for food stamps when screened. Provide
assistance to those facing difficulties in the application
process and gather information about these barriers for
research purposes.
• Participate in the Coalition’s efforts to analyze
barriers to participation in the Food Stamp Program. Analyze
data on rates of denials, reasons for denials, and reasons
why people have been dropped out of the program.
For more information, E-MAIL:
Michael Szekely, PhD
Coordinator
Center for Internships and Career Development
Academic Advising Center
College of Liberal Arts
Temple University
3rd Floor, 1810 Liacouras Walk
E-Mail: mszekely@temple.edu
Phone: (215) 204-6704
Friday, May 4, 2007
Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director
Are you ready to make a difference on the most pressing environmental issues of our generation? Are you ready to stand up to the corporations that are compromising the integrity of our democracy? Are you ready to fight discrimination and defend human rights?
We’ve got the job for you!
The Fund for Public Interest Research is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices around the country.
Over the last 15 years, we’ve helped sign up 400,000 members for the state PIRGs, raised millions of dollars each year for the Sierra Club’s priority campaigns, expanded Human Rights Campaigns’ grassroots base into places like Texas, Tennessee and Utah, and much more.
As a Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director, you’ll work with environmental and progressive groups like the Sierra Club, Environmental Action, Human Rights Campaign, and state-based environmental groups like Environment California. Your responsibilities include:
- Recruiting, training, supervising and working alongside a staff of 10-40 canvassers.
- Reaching or exceeding your office’s fundraising and membership goals. Most offices have goals of $250,000 raised and 5,000 members identified each year.
- Overseeing all administrative functions related to fundraising, membership development, campaign work and general office management.
- Taking charge of additional campaign field work including news conferences, petition and letter-writing drives, coalition-building and grassroots lobbying.
Directors canvass two to three days per week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues.
We have career positions available now for offices in CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA and Washington, DC.
And we offer many opportunities for rapid advancement, as we continue to expand into new locations, work with new progressive groups and implement innovative strategies.
To learn more, visit www.fundcareers.org.
Salary & Benefits:
New staff will earn $23,750-$25,250 in their first year. The Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes college loan assistance and competitive vacation and holiday policies. Staff are encouraged to join our group health care plan.
Additional Qualifications:
We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented people who are interested in politics, have a commitment to working for the public interest, and are willing to work hard to make change. To do this work, you need stamina. You need to be resourceful on a shoestring budget. You need to be able to convey the sense of urgency and passion you feel about these issues. (In-depth training on campaign strategies, issues and skills is provided.)
We work campaign hours, and are looking for a minimum commitment through August 2008.
How to Apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to Emily Berens at fundcareers@ffpir.org. Be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised.
We’ll carefully consider your application, and if we think you’re a good fit we’ll get in touch. The Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Philadelphia
Compensation: $23,750 - $25,250
We’ve got the job for you!
The Fund for Public Interest Research is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices around the country.
Over the last 15 years, we’ve helped sign up 400,000 members for the state PIRGs, raised millions of dollars each year for the Sierra Club’s priority campaigns, expanded Human Rights Campaigns’ grassroots base into places like Texas, Tennessee and Utah, and much more.
As a Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director, you’ll work with environmental and progressive groups like the Sierra Club, Environmental Action, Human Rights Campaign, and state-based environmental groups like Environment California. Your responsibilities include:
- Recruiting, training, supervising and working alongside a staff of 10-40 canvassers.
- Reaching or exceeding your office’s fundraising and membership goals. Most offices have goals of $250,000 raised and 5,000 members identified each year.
- Overseeing all administrative functions related to fundraising, membership development, campaign work and general office management.
- Taking charge of additional campaign field work including news conferences, petition and letter-writing drives, coalition-building and grassroots lobbying.
Directors canvass two to three days per week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues.
We have career positions available now for offices in CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA and Washington, DC.
And we offer many opportunities for rapid advancement, as we continue to expand into new locations, work with new progressive groups and implement innovative strategies.
To learn more, visit www.fundcareers.org.
Salary & Benefits:
New staff will earn $23,750-$25,250 in their first year. The Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes college loan assistance and competitive vacation and holiday policies. Staff are encouraged to join our group health care plan.
Additional Qualifications:
We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented people who are interested in politics, have a commitment to working for the public interest, and are willing to work hard to make change. To do this work, you need stamina. You need to be resourceful on a shoestring budget. You need to be able to convey the sense of urgency and passion you feel about these issues. (In-depth training on campaign strategies, issues and skills is provided.)
We work campaign hours, and are looking for a minimum commitment through August 2008.
How to Apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to Emily Berens at fundcareers@ffpir.org. Be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised.
We’ll carefully consider your application, and if we think you’re a good fit we’ll get in touch. The Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: $23,750 - $25,250
Women’s Campaign International: Internship
Program Internship
Women’s Campaign International (WCI): WCI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in decision-making processes worldwide. By conducting trainings in political leadership, government processes, and campaign management, in addition to organizing advocacy campaigns that advance women’s issues, WCI helps to remove the economic, political and social obstacles that limit women’s involvement in society. Currently, we have programs in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Afghanistan.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Assisting with program development and support
* Conducting research for current and potential programs and partnerships
* Assisting with writing and revising program reports and proposals
* Other writing and editing tasks as assigned
* General office assistance
As WCI is a small organization, interns will have the opportunity to be deeply involved in all aspects of program development and management.
Qualifications:
* Excellent written and oral communications skills
* Interest in and knowledge of gender issues, international relations, international development and/or human rights
* Self-motivated
* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and internet usage
* Strong research skills, including internet research; ability to determine reliable sources
* Quick learner
* Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
* Ability to maintain open lines of communication with WCI staff (i.e., ask for clarification and obtain feedback)
* Culturally sensitive
* Good sense of humor
Preferred qualifications:
* International travel experience or experience living abroad
* Knowledge of a particular region or particular developing countries
This position is available late May/early June through late August. Hours are flexible, but interns must commit at least 15 hrs/week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Longer commitments are preferred, and a successful intern may be able to continue interning in the fall.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (2-5 pages) to Angelica Krut via email at angelica@womenscampaigninternational.org. Please, no phone calls. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please specify when you are available to start interning and the hours that you would be available to work each week.
URL: http://www.womenscampaigninternational.org
Compensation: The intern will receive a $20 weekly transportation stipend, and there is a possibility of receiving Work-Study Compensation.
This is at a non-profit organization.
This is an internship job
Women’s Campaign International (WCI): WCI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in decision-making processes worldwide. By conducting trainings in political leadership, government processes, and campaign management, in addition to organizing advocacy campaigns that advance women’s issues, WCI helps to remove the economic, political and social obstacles that limit women’s involvement in society. Currently, we have programs in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Afghanistan.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Assisting with program development and support
* Conducting research for current and potential programs and partnerships
* Assisting with writing and revising program reports and proposals
* Other writing and editing tasks as assigned
* General office assistance
As WCI is a small organization, interns will have the opportunity to be deeply involved in all aspects of program development and management.
Qualifications:
* Excellent written and oral communications skills
* Interest in and knowledge of gender issues, international relations, international development and/or human rights
* Self-motivated
* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and internet usage
* Strong research skills, including internet research; ability to determine reliable sources
* Quick learner
* Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
* Ability to maintain open lines of communication with WCI staff (i.e., ask for clarification and obtain feedback)
* Culturally sensitive
* Good sense of humor
Preferred qualifications:
* International travel experience or experience living abroad
* Knowledge of a particular region or particular developing countries
This position is available late May/early June through late August. Hours are flexible, but interns must commit at least 15 hrs/week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Longer commitments are preferred, and a successful intern may be able to continue interning in the fall.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (2-5 pages) to Angelica Krut via email at angelica@womenscampaigninternational.org. Please, no phone calls. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please specify when you are available to start interning and the hours that you would be available to work each week.
URL: http://www.womenscampaigninternational.org
Compensation: The intern will receive a $20 weekly transportation stipend, and there is a possibility of receiving Work-Study Compensation.
This is at a non-profit organization.
This is an internship job
Community Organizer (Job)
From Craigslist
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Community Organizer position with the Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project
The Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project (EPOP) is seeking qualified candidates to consider a career as a community organizer working in Philadelphia. EPOP is a faith based and neighborhood institutional organization dedicated to developing leaders and building power to create a vision of justice for all the people of Philadelphia. In its 14 year history, EPOP has successfully addressed issues of public education, housing, immigration, community reinvestment, safety and city services.
Primary responsibilities:
• Identify and develop leaders through an organizing model based on principles of relationships, power and self-interest organizing in three to five member institutions.
• Conduct one to one visits and leadership training.
• Issue research and teaching leaders to do research.
• Develop organizing strategy around issues with leaders.
• Work with the faith community to build power for social justice.
Requirements:
The candidate for a community organizing position with EPOP should have life experiences enabling her/him to work with diverse groups of people. A college degree
is preferred but may be waived in light of other work/learning experiences.
• Ability to teach and challenge people and learn from leaders and other staff.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• A passion for faith, justice and building community.
• An understanding and willingness to learn about politics and the community.
• Bilingual candidates preferred, women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send your resume to EPOP, 2625 ‘B’ Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125.
Location: Philadelphia
Compensation: 30k
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Community Organizer position with the Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project
The Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project (EPOP) is seeking qualified candidates to consider a career as a community organizer working in Philadelphia. EPOP is a faith based and neighborhood institutional organization dedicated to developing leaders and building power to create a vision of justice for all the people of Philadelphia. In its 14 year history, EPOP has successfully addressed issues of public education, housing, immigration, community reinvestment, safety and city services.
Primary responsibilities:
• Identify and develop leaders through an organizing model based on principles of relationships, power and self-interest organizing in three to five member institutions.
• Conduct one to one visits and leadership training.
• Issue research and teaching leaders to do research.
• Develop organizing strategy around issues with leaders.
• Work with the faith community to build power for social justice.
Requirements:
The candidate for a community organizing position with EPOP should have life experiences enabling her/him to work with diverse groups of people. A college degree
is preferred but may be waived in light of other work/learning experiences.
• Ability to teach and challenge people and learn from leaders and other staff.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• A passion for faith, justice and building community.
• An understanding and willingness to learn about politics and the community.
• Bilingual candidates preferred, women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send your resume to EPOP, 2625 ‘B’ Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125.
Compensation: 30k
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