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American Bar Association – Legislative Associate – $41k-$43k – provides research, writing and information support to the gov’t affairs office

Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) – Intern opportunities, Fall 2010

NASA – Legislative Affairs Specialist – two positions available – $123k-$155k – job ID: HQ10B0143 – apply by July 16

The US-Saudi Business Council seeks Research Intern of the available-now variety – ideal candidate will be in pursuit of a B.A. or M.A. in international relations, political science, economics, or a related field. They also note a Fall Internship with an awfully forgiving Aug. 31 deadline – but we’d suggest getting your resume to them a little (or a lot) earlier than that.

Global Rights (formerly known as Lawyers for Human Rights):

• Director of Development & Communications
• Access to Justice Program Director – law degree required; Master of Laws degree or another post-graduate degree in a related field is also desired
• Office Driver – Kampala, Uganda
• and once again, we see a kinda-hard-to-believe Aug. 31 deadline for Fall Internships referenced

A new (circa July 1) opportunity with Alcatel-Lucent – Legislative & Regulatory Manager (search DC location) – two-to-four years experience working in Congress or on legislative matters for a corporation, non-profit or association desired

TechnoServe supports entrepreneurial efforts in poor areas of the developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth:

• Online Marketing & Communications Manager
• Receptionist

Abbott – Admin Assistant (search DC location or job ID 77867BR) – must have 7-10 years of secretarial experience preferably with a diversified company, association, Congress, or federal agency – experience with Lotus Notes email and calendaring (?) preferred.

The National Education Writers Association seeks a Marketing and Development Coordinator (scroll down, posted 6/23) to help lead its marketing, membership, sponsor-development, and fundraising efforts. Other writing/education-oriented jobs also available w/ various groups.

A double-dose of defense/aerospace GR opportunities:

• BAE Systems – Director, Legislative Affairs
• Raytheon – Senior Director, Government Relations (search job req 6332BR)

Nature Conservancy – search by job ID or scroll back for:

• Associate Director, Philanthropy Communications (12199) – apply by Aug. 4
• Gift Planning Associate (12170) – apply by July 14

The Air Force Sergeants Association is a non-profit representing the professional and personal interests of 120,000 Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Command enlisted members (active, retired, and veteran) and their families – your spot in the squadron: Marketing Director – $72k-$75k

National Women’s Law Center:

• Director of Online Communications
• Senior Policy Advisor, Family Economic Security
• Program Assistant, Health & Reproductive Rights
• Program Assistant, Education & Employment

The Americans for Prosperity Foundation – with the aid of Talent Market – seek Missouri State Director and Nevada State Director candidates to run statewide grassroots, outreach, and fundraising operations.

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