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Summer and Fall Internships with Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Web Conference: The Economics of Creative Destruction
Research Assistant, International Trade and Finance at the Congressional Research Service
Register for the 45th annual Maryland Leadership Conference

Posted: 22 Mar 2021 11:37 AM PDT

Don't know whether law school is in your future? Having trouble figuring out how to figure this out? Join us for a panel discussion featuring MLAW Professors Mike Spivey, Christine White, Erica Smith, and Marty Kobren who will discuss their experiences in deciding whether to go to law school and offer some advice in deciding whether law school is right for you. All are welcome. Bring your questions!

When? Friday, March 26th at 12pm!

Pre-registration is required: https://go.umd.edu/SKo

-MLAW Staff

Summer and Fall Internships with Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Posted: 22 Mar 2021 08:57 AM PDT

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) works to advance the human and civil rights for Asian Americans, and build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.

Advancing Justice | AAJC is seeking student interns interested in gaining firsthand experience in civil rights advocacy. Interns are expected to commit to 16-20 hours per week during the winter/spring or summer semester, though specific start and end dates are flexible and weekly hours will be set upon selection. We will work with interns to ensure the position satisfies any course credit or curriculum requirements. Please note that all of the internships with Advancing Justice | AAJC are unpaid.

We are seeking interns for for the summer and fall 2021 semesters for three departments:

Communications: The communications department seeks an intern to work on communications, media relations activities, and social media tasks. The communications department is responsible for activities that seek to promote and brand Advancing Justice | AAJC. The department conducts public relations outreach, develops digital assets, and seeks to promote agency programs, material, and national campaigns.

Policy and Programs: The policy and programs departments seeks a policy intern and litigation intern/law clerk to work on its civil rights law, impact litigation, and/or public policy work. The policy and programs department is responsible for policy analysis, advocacy, litigation, and community engagement.

Development: The development department seeks an intern to work on its fundraising and donor engagement work. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in fundraising, event planning, nonprofit operations/management and public policy/administration. Development interns have the unique opportunity to learn about Advancing Justice | AAJC's programming while understanding the fundraising initiatives taken in nonprofits to ensure program backing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications:

Draft blogs, press releases, pitch letters, and other communications documents as assigned
Research journalists for potential outreach
Review editorial calendars for press opportunities
Write fact sheets or issue briefs
Review major newspapers daily for related stories
Assist with research; respond to requests for information
Monitor news trends and events to identify opportunities
Create and maintain media lists
Participate in strategy meetings with the communications team
Draft general correspondence and other administrative tasks as assigned
Assist with maintenance and creating content for the website
Assist with the development of new materials for Advancing Justice | AAJC's social media sites
Assist with the execution of the department's communications plan

Policy and Programs:
Policy

Assist with policy and legislative research
Monitor federal legislative and administrative activity
Develop community outreach, education, and advocacy materials
Prepare staff for hearings, briefings, and meetings with policymakers, community groups, and civil rights organizations

Litigation

Assist with legal and factual research for Supreme Court amicus briefs and other legal briefs
Analyze cases and pending litigation for potential Advancing Justice | AAJC involvement
Draft portions of briefs where appropriate
Monitor the Supreme Court docket and track other federal and state civil rights litigation

Development:

Conduct individual and organizational prospect research and prepare individual and organizational profiles
Undertake a variety of writing and editing projects including acknowledgement letters, donor solicitations, promotional materials, etc.
Carry-out large mailings to the Advancing Justice | AAJC donor base, including direct mail solicitation letters, reports and publications, and invitations
Assist with planning of the American Courage Award reception and other special events
Research and assist in development of letters of inquiry and grant proposals for Advancing Justice | AAJC's various program areas
Support general development department operations through administrative duties and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED SKILLS:

Strong interest in Advancing Justice | AAJC's work
Ability to handle multiple projects and work efficiently to meet deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group as well as part of a team
Computer skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet research skills
If applying for Communications, major in journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications is preferred.
If applying for Policy and Programs, prior policy or research experience is preferred for college students and prior experience with civil rights litigation or appellate practice through a law school clinic, internship, or summer job is preferred for law students.
If applying for Development, familiarity with Canva and Raiser's Edge is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for an internship, please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to hiring@advancingjustice-aajc.org. Please note if there is a specific department position you are interested in. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

*Resumes received without cover letters and writing samples will not be considered.

Web Conference: The Economics of Creative Destruction

Posted: 22 Mar 2021 08:25 AM PDT

A zoom conference on « The Economics of Creative Destruction » in honor of Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt organized by Ufuk Akcigit and John Van Reenen, will take place from June 9 2021 until June 12 2021, from 5pm to 10pm (Central European Time).

Interested participants must fill out this form to be able to access the conference. https://forms.gle/FKCgKZPfyPUE3t458

Research Assistant, International Trade and Finance at the Congressional Research Service

Posted: 22 Mar 2021 07:47 AM PDT

Open and Close Dates: 03/16/2021 to 04/16/2021

Salary: $49,157 to $63,906 per year

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division (FDT) is seeking a Research Assistant to support a broad range of research tasks in its International Trade and Finance (IT) section. The selectee will support research analysts and managers in addressing congressional requests and in preparing CRS informational and analytical products by performing research, writing, data analysis, and other research support duties.

Candidates should have knowledge of international trade and finance, familiarity with the research process, and knowledge of the research materials and tools used in social science research. Candidates must be able to work as part of a collaborative team and must exhibit the intellectual flexibility and broad research skills set that facilitate effective work across a wide spectrum of international trade and finance issues. Illustrative programs of study include economics, public policy or related discipline with coursework in international trade and finance or equivalent work experience. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills are essential; candidates with both qualitative and quantitative research skills, and experience using data visualization to inform research products and processes are especially urged to apply.

Duties include:

Reviewing and evaluating professional journal articles, agency documents, and other analyses for authoritativeness, relevance, and currency. Preparing abstracts of these descriptive and/or analytical materials, summarizing their key findings, methodologies employed, and other relevant information.
Participating in group efforts on research projects as a member of a collaborative team and undertaking research and data analytical tasks in support of the development of an array of analytical and descriptive products or components. Illustrative tasks might include: tracking congressional hearings and bills in specific areas; culling, synthesizing, and tracking state policies; fact checking and other quality control; building and maintaining a database of (specific) program authorizations and appropriations; and, for active legislation, developing and managing a database of amendments and conference documents.
Preparing materials for use at consultations, briefings, and seminars for congressional clients. Attending consultations, briefings, seminars, and outreach activities to gain familiarity with CRS's information and analytic capabilities, recording questions, gauging audience engagement, and capturing audience suggestions for future sessions.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for over a century. CRS is well known for analysis that is accurate, authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/595318300.

Posted: 22 Mar 2021 05:41 AM PDT

Register for the 45th annual Maryland Leadership Conference Friday, April 2nd - Saturday, April 3rd! This virtual retreat is a developmental day-and-a-half-long experience. Engage in team activities, small group dialogues, and real-life application. You'll leave with understanding and skills necessary to make a greater leadership impact on groups and organizations you are a part of.

Register by Tuesday March 23rd at stamp.umd.edu/MLC21

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