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TITLE: America's Division Internship
COMPANY: Human Rights Watch Organization
DEADLINE: Apply Immediately
WHEN: Summer 2007
PAYMENT: Unpaid, although work-study funds are available and academic credit possible.
DESCRIPTION: The Americas Division of HRW is seeking full- and/or part-time intern(s) for summer 2007. The intern(s) will assist staff by conducting web-based research, responding to inquiries, and monitoring current events in Latin America. Internship will be based in HRW's Washington, DC office. For more information click here to visit sponsore's web site..
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be well organized, self-motivated, reliable, have a commitment to public service, and a strong interest in international human rights and/or current affairs in Latin America. A high level of proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Creole is required as well as computer skills. Interns must be available at least 10 hours per week. When applying, use "Americas Undergraduate Internship Application - Summer (DC Office)" as the subject of your email. CONTACT: Joanna Edwards at edwardj@hrw.org.

TITLE: Chicago Tribune Internship Program
COMPANY: Chicago Tribune
DEADLINE: Aug. 1, 2007
WHEN: Fall 2007
PAYMENT: Unknown
DESCRIPTION: Chicago Tribune seeks college juniors, seniors and graduate students to intern into a 12-week program in various positions.
REQUIREMENTS: Interns must be able to cover major stories their first few days on the job. A cover letter, resume, clips (10 to 15) or portfolio (graphics, photography, multimedia), and names of at least two professional and one school reference.
CONTACT: Sheila Solomon, Senior Editor for Recruitment
Chicago Tribune
435 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

TITLE: Kansas City Star Summer 2007 Internship Program
COMPANY: The Kansas City Star
DEADLINE: Oct. 15, 2007
WHEN: Summer 2007
PAYMENT: $435 per week
DESCRIPTION: The Kansas City Star offers a 10-week program during the summer. Starting times are flexible, but most interns work June, July and end their stays in mid August.
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should provide a resume, four to five clips and three references to Randy Smith.
CONTACT: Randy Smith, Deputy Managing Editor of The Kansas City Star
1729 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-4884
mailto:rsmith@kcstar.com

TITLE: Communications Internship
COMPANY: Office of Congress Maxine Waters
DEADLINE: Unknown
WHEN: Immediately
PAYMENT: Unpaid
DESCRIPTION: An immediate opening is available for an undergraduate communications intern in the office of an active member of the House Democratic Leadership to assist the Communications Director with fast paced press operation.
REQUIREMENTS: Intern should be motivated, dependable and possess good communication skills. In addition, intern must be a team player, have sound computer skills and be able to meet deadlines. Applicants studying journalism/ mass media and public relations are preferred.
CONTACT: Applicants should send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to californiaresumes@yahoo.com.

TITLE: Humanities Council Internship
COMPANY: Humanities Council of Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Unknown
WHEN: Unknown
PAYMENT: Stipend and benefits may be available
DESCRIPTION: Humanities Council of Washington, DC seeks an undergraduate or graduate student to serve as an intern at least 10 to 15 hours per week.
REQUIREMENTS: Intern must have computer skills, should possess excellent writing skills and phone etiquette. Applicants may send a cover letter and resume via email, fax or hard copy.
Please write ATTN INTERNSHIP on the outside of the letter or in the subject line of the email.
CONTACT: Greg Bridges, Internship Coordinator
925 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 387-8391 ext. 12
Fax: (202) 387-8149
gbridges@wdchumanities.org