California State University, Sacramento
Public Policy & Administration

COMMUNICATOR

July 22, 2003

The Communicator is the official department newsletter serving the students of the Graduate Programs in Public Policy and Administration at California State University, Sacramento.
STUDENT JOBS/INTERNSHIPS

City of Citrus Heights
The City's Community Development Department is recruiting for a Management Intern. This intern will work under the leadership of the Community Development Director and the Community Enhancement Manager. This will be a 40 hour/week temporary assignment during the summer and part time during the school term. The applicant must be in the
process of earning a bachelor's degree or graduate degree in Planning, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field. For more information, please see the job announcement.*

Monica Alejandrez
Executive Support Supervisor
City of Citrus Heights
Phn: (916) 725-2448
Fax: (916) 725-5799
Malejandrez@ci.citrus-heights.ca.us

Public Policy Internship
The California Assisted Living Association (CALA), a statewide trade association representing more than 400 assisted living providers, is seeking a part-time public policy intern. Under direction of the Vice President of Public Policy, the intern will:

" Assist with statewide grassroots advocacy campaign.
" Support public affairs efforts such as Assisted Living Week.
" Research and develop California-specific aging demographic fact sheet.
" Identify and compile aging information resources.
" Draft articles for monthly newsletter.
" Provide general support to CALA's public policy efforts.

Strong analytical, research and writing skills needed. Knowledge of legislative process preferred. Knowledge of assisted living or long-term care is helpful but not required.

The internship will run through December and cover approximately 20 hours a week at $10/hour. The CALA office is located near RT and Light Rail; parking is not provided.

Email resume, cover letter and writing sample to: hsh@caassistedliving.org

Center for Health Improvement, Inc.
The Center for Health Improvement, Inc. has an opening for a Student Intern. Please visit this link for more information. You can contact them at:
Center for Health Improvement, Inc.
1330 21st Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, California 95814

Phone: 916.930.9200
Fax: 916.930-9010
E-mail: info@centerforhealthimprovement.org

American Indian Program --
Washington Internships for Native Students

Here is a great opportunity for our Native American students. This is an internship opportunity for all majors (including graduate students) and is a fully paid scholarship. Students receive free travel, housing, some meals, metro card, tuition, and a weekly stipend of $140 per week. They are housed at American University in Washington, DC. Ninety-five percent of the interns are placed at federal government agencies.

Here is a their link for more information http://www.american.edu/wins/

The California Budget Project
The California Budget Project has a intern position available.
Go to this link for more information.

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.

City of Phoenix, Arizona
The city of Phoenix is offering a one year internship program beginning in June 2003. The salary range is from about $31K to about $41k, plus benefits. Interns must have completed master's level course work, but do not have to have finished a thesis. For the application form and other information go to www.phoenix.gov/INTERN or call (602) 262-6278.

Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City is offering a one year city management internship program. Interns work out of the City Manager's Office and rotate through a couple other offices. Compensation starts at $29K, plus benefits. Interns must have completed master's level course work, but do not have to have finished a thesis. For application requirements and other information go to www.kcmo.org/manager/internship.htm or call (816) 513-1408.

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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. 


We welcome your contributions to the Communicator! Contact the Department Chair, Ted Lascher, or the Department Secretary (916) 278-6557, in the PPA Department Office.

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