CCJS@USG Winter Break Closure

 

CCJS@USG will be closed for Winter Break from Wednesday, December 23, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2020.  Emails will be checked intermittently through this time period. CCJS@USG will reopen Tuesday, January 5 for normal business hours.

Public Policy Fellowship Program

 

Public Policy Fellowship Program Paid Fellowship for College Graduates Recent college graduates who earned their bachelor’s degree within three years of the program start date can take advantage of this paid nine-month fellowship, which opens doors for talented young Latinos interested in public policy and improving people’s lives. Openings include general Public Policy Fellowships and STEM Public Policy Fellowships. Click here for more info on our current openings. Focus Area: All Majors, as well as fellowships available for nutritional health, marketing and communications, journalism, business, economics, finance, accounting, international relations, and STEM (including oil and gas). Location: Washington, D.C. Benefits: Round-trip airfare, stipend, health insurance, and public transportation benefits are included. Dates of Participation: August 30, 2021 – May 27, 2022 Application Deadline: January 15, 2021  Visit the Public Policy Fellowship Program, Eligibility & Program Details, and FAQs pages for more information.

Paid Spring Youth Advocacy Internship with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

 Paid Spring Youth Advocacy Internship with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

 Hours: Part-time (Max 29 hrs/week) consistent schedule

Start and End Date: January 2021 – May 2021
Compensation: $15 per hour
Location: Washington, D.C. only; currently interns are working remotely; Reentry to the Washington, DC. office projected for the Spring 2021

History: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leader in the fight to reduce tobacco use in the United States and around the world. By changing public attitudes and public policies on tobacco, the Campaign works to prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. A non-profit organization established in 1996, the Campaign works with more than 130 organizational partners, including public health, medical, education, civic, corporate, youth and religious organizations. The Campaign does not accept any government or tobacco industry funding.

Scope of Work

• Support Strategic Partnership team with State and Federal youth engagement efforts, partnership outreach, metrics and member tracking, etc.
• Translate findings from reports and other documents into social media posts, alerts, fact sheets, presentations, letters or case studies for dissemination,
• Assist with general office duties such as copying, scanning, and emailing documents as well as creating and maintaining spreadsheets, proofreading materials and creating PowerPoint presentations, when applicable,
• Participate in department and youth advocacy team meetings,
• Supporting outreach and management of online interactive communities for youth advocates and youth coordinators, and
• Supporting additional Strategic Partnerships and Youth Advocacy related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or working toward undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, creative, responsible, can work independently or as a member of a team, strong writing skills, and an ability to handle multiple tasks with aggressive deadlines.
• Experience with advocacy and working with youth and diverse communities a plus, as well as, an interest in public health or tobacco issues.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

To Apply

To apply for this internship, please email a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@tobaccofreekids.org. Please reference the position code: SP Internship: 03 in the subject line of your e-mail. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls please. For best consideration, apply by December 31.

[Students earning academic credit are should check with their departmental or college internship coordinator.]

International Relations Officer Position with Department of Labor for December or Recent Grad

 International Relations Officer Position with Department of Labor for December or Recent Grad

 Position closes December 28! Apply on USAJobs.gov: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), Office of International Relations and Economic Research (OIRER), in Washington DC.

- Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
- This position is located inside the bargaining unit.

Responsibilities

OIRER is responsible for coordinating U.S. Government (USG) participation in the International Labor Organization, the labor components of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the G-7, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the US-EU relationship, the OAS, and the Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor, and supporting USG activities on labor related issues in the UN and other international bodies; managing ILAB's foreign visitors program; and monitoring and providing expert advice on international labor standards.

This is an advanced developmental position that has promotion potential to the GS-13. The incumbent serves as an International Relations Officer under the general supervision of the Office Director or Deputy Director.

Duties Include:

Develops and evaluates knowledgeable analysis of Office issues and initiatives through study and monitoring of relevant legislation, bills, and proposed legislation regarding existing policy and standards, pertinent ILO and other international organizations standards and decisions, overseas developments, reports, cables, and other relevant documents, books, and articles, as well as discussions with foreign and U.S. officials, academic experts, trade union leaders, human rights and other non-governmental representatives, and business representatives. 

Formulates policy or program recommendations including coordinating and developing official positions on assigned program including developing budget requirements, preparing papers and briefing materials, and collaborating with other agencies, foreign counterparts, and others to ensure policies or programs respond to DOL and U.S. priorities and interests. Monitors labor developments and provides policy advice on labor issues in countries of importance to the U.S.

Develops and prepares in depth analysis of assigned issues at national, regional, and global levels to provide inputs for reports and other research projects as well as for the development of policies and programs. Coordinates policy and directives with other offices in ILAB, DOL, and other U.S. Government agencies. Makes recommendations for analysis to be performed under contract with private organizations or independent consultants and oversees the work of private consultants hired conduct research and analysis. 

Prepares relevant reports, papers, talking points, briefing books, memos, letters, proposals, and background papers, including Congressionally-mandated reports for the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Deputy Under Secretary, and others as directed.

Organizes and conducts extensive research and support activities for programs, initiatives, or international organizations assigned and prepares recommendations, reports, and briefings.

Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness as related to proposed legislation, proposed regulations, services and resources and/or agency guidance for projected impact on a wide range of Office issues.

Represents ILAB on international, interagency, and intra-agency working groups, committees, international meetings and conferences in the capacity of DOL or ILAB spokesperson to present and clarify DOL/U.S. policy related to the Office. 

The duties describe above are at the full performance level (GS-13).  If selected at the lower level (GS-11/ GS-12), selectee will perform similar duties with varying levels of supervision.

A Message from UMD Education Abroad: Steps You Can Take Now

Summer 2021 Positions Available at OCPD

 Summer 2021 Positions Available at OCPD

The Ocean City (MD) Police Department seeks to hire the following paid positions this upcoming Summer:

• Seasonal Police Officers (50-75)
• Seasonal Public Safety Aides (75-100) 

Below is a short video which will give info about Ocean City and the positions available...

For more info, please visit Join OCPD. Questions? Contact pdtrain@oceancitymd.gov.

United State Capitol Police Job Announcement

 United State Capitol Police Job Announcement

The December vacancy announcement for the United States Capitol Police federal Police Officer position is now open. The live announcement will close at 11:59pm on December 31, 2020. Please refer to the links below to view the announcement on PDF or USAJobs website.

The United States Capitol Police (USCP), located in Washington D.C., is a federal law enforcement agency that is currently seeking motivated and professional individuals for many Police Officer positions. We are still accepting applications and will continue to process them while keeping everyone's health and safety in mind. As always, we are committed to finding the best-qualified applicants.

The USCP safeguards the Congress, its legislative process, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and facilities to include the United States Capitol Building. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment, free from crime, disruption, and terrorism. Our officers protect democracy and act on the world stage every day as a model in security, urban crime prevention, dignitary protection, specialty response capabilities, and homeland security. As a Department, we are a diverse microcosm of America and employ over 2300 sworn and civilian personnel from nearly all 50 states and territories.

We offer a starting salary of $64,173 with extensive career advancement opportunities, excellent federal benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Our current vacancy announcement can be found here: USCP December Police Officer vacancy announcement

For more information about our opportunities, and us, please visit USCP Careers or click on the PDF documents below.

• Join Our Team flyer
• Benefits flyer
• Job Announcement

Apply Over Winter Break for a Leadership Scholarship

 

Apply Over Winter Break for a Leadership Scholarship Through the generosity of a number of alumni, the Stamp is pleased to offer several Leadership Scholarships to support student. The scholarships were created to help deserving student manage costs associated with attendance and will provide between $500-$2000 awards to an incoming or current student during the spring 2021 semester. These scholarships recognize the sizable contribution of time and energy that students contribute to the campus community through their service. Eligibility Criteria Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarships: Five scholarships of $500 awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate student. The scholarships are intended to help deserving students who advance the role of women and girls in their academic studies and activities, who plan to further this leadership in their personal and professional lives. The scholarship seeks to aid emerging student leaders and/or recognize accomplished student leaders. Annette and Morris Mintz Family Scholarship: Four scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior who are first generation students (parent/s did not graduate from college).  Brandon James Malstrom Memorial Scholarship: The Brandon James Malstrom Memorial Scholarship provides an annual scholarship of $1000 for transfer students at the University of Maryland who share the educational aspirations that Brandon exemplified. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a Maryland resident or have graduated from a Maryland high school to be eligible for this scholarship. Carlson Family Leadership Scholarship: A $1500 scholarship to a student who is in good academic standing and an active member of a registered student organization. Fearless Terp Scholarship: A $500 scholarship for a student who demonstrates a commitment to the LGBTQ community with a preference for students who have an interest in international programs and/or study abroad.    Fisher Family First Generation Scholarship:  A $1000 scholarship for an undergraduate student who is a first generation college student (parent/s did not graduate from college).   LGBTQ Advocacy Scholarship: A $500 scholarship for an undergraduate who advocates for LGBTQ students on campus. Moose Family Scholarship: A $2000 merit-based scholarship for an undergraduate student in good academic standing and has demonstrated leadership within a student organization. Preference is for a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Price Brothers Family Scholarship: A $1000 scholarship for a(student who is involved on campus and demonstrates strong leadership skills, with a preference for students from New York.  Student Leader Scholarship:  A $500 scholarship created by the Student Government Association (SGA) for a student who is involved on campus.  Applications are due by Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:59pm to be considered for a Spring 2021 award.   Apply here: TerpLink - Form (umd.edu)

Paid Full-Time Spring Internship for Recent Graduates with the Aspen Institute

 Paid Full-Time Spring Internship for Recent Graduates with the Aspen Institute

The Aspen Strategy Group (ASG), a policy program of the Aspen Institute, is a resolutely nonpartisan forum in which preeminent experts and policymakers explore the most pressing foreign policy and national security challenges facing the United States. Typically, the Strategy Group convenes annually in Aspen, Colorado in public and private settings, as well as various international locations, to hold strategic discussions on issues that affect American interests at home and abroad. Due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Strategy Group has been convening virtually in 2020.

The ASG launched the Brent Scowcroft Award Fellowship (BSAF), a paid, temporary, and full-time internship program, in recognition of ASG Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus General Brent Scowcroft’s long-time dedication to the group, as well as his legacy of distinguished public service. Now in its 18th year, the six-month fellowship is designed to provide the first steppingstone for recent graduates with a keen interest in foreign policy by way of direct exposure to the types of critical, thoughtful, and bipartisan discussions that characterize the ASG’s dialogues.

This fellowship is set in a collaborative, small-team, and fast-paced environment. As the ASG Policy Initiatives team prepares for each meeting and program, we entrust our BSAF fellows with a high level of responsibility. Therefore, we seek candidates with the ability to work both efficiently as part of a team and independently to ensure the success of the ASG’s various activities.

Please note that while the fellowship is temporary in nature, fellows are required to work full time for the duration of the fellowship.  

Fellowship Start Date in February 2021 

(Exact Dates TBD – Approx. 6 months with possibility of up to 12 months)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the management and supervision of the Associate Director for Policy Initiatives, provide a wide range of administrative and logistical support in preparation for various meetings, namely the ASG Summer Workshop; the Aspen Ministers Forum; and the ASG’s track II dialogues with Europe, China, India, and Brazil
• Attend meeting sessions and take thoughtful substantive notes on the discussions
• Generate conference materials and manage information vital to conference planning
• Draft correspondence for communication with meeting participants and outside vendors (e.g. invitations, memos, thank you notes, summary documents etc.)

For best consideration, apply by January 4 on the Aspen Institute website.

Applications open for Jewish Service Corps

 Applications open for Jewish Service Corps

Applications are now open for the Avodah Jewish Service Corps, a year long program for individuals ages 21-26 to build a lifetime of leadership skills, an active Jewish community, a powerful professional network, and a more just America.

Spend a year serving for justice at a leading anti-poverty organization while living and learning at the crossroads of justice and Jewish life. As a member of the Jewish Services Corps, you will:

• Build real-world expertise with critical, hands-on work experience. You’ll be placed with one of Avodah’s partner organizations in Chicago, New Orleans, New York, or Washington, DC,  Through on-the-ground direct service work, you'll contribute meaningfully to our partners’ work on crucial justice issues such as immigration, hunger, education, public health, domestic violence, and much more.

• Develop activist skills and Jewish social justice insights. Avodah’s trusted, innovative curriculum examines the causes and effects of domestic poverty, develops practical skills, and looks at justice work with a Jewish lens. Programming will deepen, contextualize, and nourish your day-to-day work while preparing you to stay in social and economic justice movements for the long haul.

• Live and learn in the dynamic Avodah community. Home-cooked meals, late night conversations, and holiday celebrations make living communally in the bayit (house) memorable and meaningful.

• Access activism, professional development, and Jewish opportunities for life. Over a thousand social justice leaders across the country serve as active, engaged members of our alumni community.  They’ll help you with everything from apartment hunts to job references to holiday meals invites.

Our priority deadline is January 23rd, 2021 and the following deadline is February 20. In addition to a year of professional and personal growth, Corps Members receive a monthly living stipend, health insurance, travel allowance, and subsidized housing. The program will run August 2021 - August 2022.

Avodah is committed to building a service corps that inclusively represents the diverse Jewish Community. Sephardi Jews, Mizrahi Jews, Jews of Color, people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBT2QIA people, and people who come from poor or working class backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply! 

 

Are you the next Jewish Corps Member? Our priority deadline is January 23rd, 2021 and the following deadline is February 20. Apply ASAP here or email apply@avodah.net to learn more.

Alternative Breaks Information

 Alternative Breaks Information

In the quest to understand social sciences and human behavior, social justice efforts are inherently important and relevant. Engaging in dialogues about social issues can be a great tool for understanding community and the injustice that exists within it. This can be a tough area to jump into, but it is only becoming more important. If you’ve found yourself looking for a way to work community service and social justice into your life and academic field, Alternative Breaks Spring 2021 Dialogue Program could be for you!

 
Details:
The Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered learners in community together, taking action toward just causes.
Through deliberative and reflective dialogues addressing global social issues, student participants will exchange and evaluate different ideas and approaches that challenge specific social, political and economic structures of our global community. 

Direct service with a local community partner will demonstrate how students can turn their knowledge into action in safe, responsible, and sustainable ways.
Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks between February 15th, 2021 - April 9th, 2021. 

The experience is free.

Who should participate?:
Any student that wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service.
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservations, education, socioeconomic inequality, healthcare, and more.  

How will you benefit from participating?:
Connect with a community of peers from across campus  and create new friendships. 
Develop and practice personal and group leadership skills such as active listening, reflection, critical thinking, and communication. 
Learn how to effectively engage in constructive dialogue

What should I expect?
Active engagement in personal reflection, listening, small group dialogue, and small group activities.

Thought-provoking questions and dialogue around social issues.
Making connections between social issues and your academic, personal, professional, or civic life.

Engaging in direct service alongside a local community partner. 

Identifying at least one action step to take towards a social issue you are passionate about.

Application Information:
Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up starting Monday, December 7th, 2020.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 31st, 2021. 
For more information or questions, visit Alternativebreaks.umd.edu or contact us at alternativebreaks@umd.edu

Fulbright Research/Study/English Teaching Grants - Early Access

 

Fulbright Research/Study/English Teaching Grants - Early Access The Fulbright US Student Grant Program offers thousands of opportunities to do research, study, or teach English around the globe.  You can visit the Fulbright US Student Grant Program website by clicking here. Current juniors and seniors, and recent graduates, are eligible to apply for Fulbright grants this coming autumn 2021. (US Citizenship is required.) Click here to get a head start in learning about Fulbright international research, study, and English teaching opportunities, to gain access to our ELMS resource site for Fulbright applicants, and to receive notice about our winter Fulbright info sessions.

Job Opportunity: We’re Hiring: Invite Students to Apply to The Literacy Lab!

 Hi CCJS! I received this message--it looks like a great opportunity!

Hi Professor Stickle ,

 

I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out on behalf of The Literacy Lab, a local non-profit that places full-time tutors in historically-underserved schools to provide individualized reading instruction to students in pre-k through 3rd grade. 

 

The Literacy Lab is an AmeriCorps partner program supporting schools in the DC Metro Area. During their one-year service term, tutors receive training and support, a modest cost-of-living stipend, health insurance, and are eligible for SNAP and childcare benefits if they choose to opt-in. 

 

If you are willing, we would appreciate you sharing this information with students who might be interested in applying for the program. Students who are interested in education, non-profits, social justice, and/or taking a gap year might find our program to fit well into their post-graduate plans. They can learn more about our program at our website and apply to be a tutor for the 21-22 school year here.

 

Thank you,

Alexis Underwood

--

Alexis Underwood 

she/her/hers

Recruitment Associate

The Literacy Lab

aunderwood@theliteracylab.org

Direct: 202-642-1726

Fax: 888-426-8208

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Anonymous Mental Health Service for Students

 Anonymous Mental Health Service for Students

Feeling stressed about finals and need to talk? Struggling with quarantine and need to vent about loneliness? Do you want to work through your thoughts with someone?

Text Lean On Me College Park (301-494-8808) to talk to a fellow student about anything weighing on your mind, such as finals, loneliness, friendship challenges, and career anxiety.

We are an anonymous, student-run, peer-to-peer text line for noncrisis emotional/mental health support; neither your phone number nor the volunteer’s phone number will be seen. Our hours are 8am-2am every day, including throughout finals week! 

For more information, check out our:

Website: ter.ps/leanonme

Instagram: @leanonme_cp

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeanOnMeCP

*Lean on Me CP is not affiliated with the UMD Counseling Center, UMD Health Center, nor Help Center

Master of Science in Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Information Session, 5:00 PM on Wed, Dec 9th, 2020

 Master of Science in Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Information Session, 5:00 PM on Wed, Dec 9th, 2020

Master of Science in Geospatial Intelligence Information Session

When: Dec 9, 2020 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdeyrrzstGdyLjv3KHX72nRaF1o--omtO  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Are you interested in a career in Geospatial Intelligence? 

Join our virtual information session to learn more about the Master of Science Degree in Geospatial Intelligence 

➔ Master’s Degree (30 credits) or Graduate Certificate (15 credits) 

➔ Evening classes offered both online and in-person 

➔ Cutting-edge courses: 

◆ Big Data Analytics

◆ Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing◆ Open Source Intelligence◆ Hazards and Emergency Management

◆ … …  

We are now accepting applications for admission in Spring 2020 (Application deadline: Feb 12, 2021) and Fall 2021. 

 

More details are available at geoint.umd.edu or geog-geoint@umd.edu. 

Learn more about GEOINT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60G0PIV8S6w

Priddy Library Virtual Study Room

 

Priddy Library Virtual Study Room Monday - Friday 10 AM - 8 PM Enjoy the focused atmosphere of work alongside your fellow USG students every weekday! Drop in any time during our listed virtual study room hours.

Check it out!