Newsletter Student Jobs/Internships

QUALIFICATIONS

Looking for someone interested in the legislative process with the ability
to communicate clearly, concisely and in a professional manner; ability to
access, input and retrieve information from a computer; and working knowledge of word and excel.

Working hours are flexible.

Please mail or fax cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

Oanh Ho
Office of Senator Vasconcellos
State Capitol, Room 5108
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-9740
(916) 324-0283 (fax)

California Electricity Oversight Board
Graduate Student Assistant Position information here.*
The application deadline is November 19, 2001.

Housing California Internship Opening
Intern position: Legislative Assistant
Supervised by: Housing California Director of Policy/Legislative Advocate

Housing California is a statewide alliance of twelve regional and state
housing and homeless coalitions representing more than 1,000 California
non-profit organizations. One fundamental principle guides the work of our
alliance: Every Californian deserves decent, safe, and affordable housing.
Our mission is to advocate for policies and funding that increase and
maintain affordable housing for very low income and homeless people. Our
strategy is to support local, regional, and statewide affordable housing and
homelessness efforts with expert research, education, advocacy, technical
assistance, coordination, and planning and to create opportunities for
statewide legislative changes that benefit all Californians.

Description:
Great opportunity for political science major or law student to learn about
the legislative process and bill analysis from the perspective of a
statewide nonprofit advocacy organization working to influence state policy.

We will work with you to obtain course credit for the internship.

Responsibilities:
Tracking affordable housing legislation.
Writing letters of support/opposition on bills.
Updating website information on legislation.
Communicating with grassroots members of organization about different bills.
Producing educational materials on policy positions.

Beginning: January 2002

Send a cover letter and resume to:
Admin@housingca.org or
Housing California
Internship
926 J St. Suite 1400
Sacramento, CA 95814

Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship
Here is some information about the Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship at the University of Illinois. The requirements are pretty specific, but anyone interested in urban and regional planning should have a look.
The deadline is January 11, 2002.

The California Budget Project
The California Budget Project has a intern position available.
Go to this link for more information. Click on their current job openings or go here.*
The California Budget Project (CBP) engages in independent fiscal and policy analysis and public education with the goal of improving public policies affecting the economic and social well-being of low and middle income Californians. Foundation grants and individual donations and subscriptions provide general operating support for the California Budget Project.

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Go to the Center for California Studies Fellowships and Internships page for information about some great programs.

Go to the CSUS Foundation web site for a listing of Employment Opportunities on and off campus.

Go to the Cooperative Education Program website for information about unique student opportunities.

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