three PAID leadership intern programs below are open to
all majors. We encourage you to review the program details and consider
applying to one or more of these great opportunities via The Shriver Center.
GOVERNOR'S SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/students/the-scholars-programs/gsip/), Deadline: March 11th
The
Governor’s Summer Internship Program introduces college students to the
unique challenges and rewards of working within MD State Government
while earning a $3,000 stipend. For 10 weeks (June 3 – August 9),
interns:- Work in state government agencies on substantive projects,
including drafting speeches and correspondence, tracking legislation,
attending hearings, assisting with constituent case work, and
researching policy options. - Participate in seminars with top Maryland
officials and make site visits to State facilities. - Develop policy
papers on a significant issue facing Maryland (e.g. the Chesapeake Bay,
crime, care for the elderly) and present their findings in person to the
Governor.
WALTER SONDHEIM JR. NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/students/the-scholars-programs/maryland-nonprofit-leadership-program/), Deadline: March 15th
The Maryland Nonprofit Leadership Program offers paid summer internship
opportunities in the nonprofit sector to college juniors, seniors, and
graduate students attending Maryland institutions. Participating
interns work for ten weeks full-time from June4th to August 10h while
participating in bi-weekly seminars in nonprofit management. Each
participating student receives a $3,000 stipend.
MDOT FELLOWS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM(http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/students/the-scholars-programs/mdot/), Deadline: March 8th The
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Fellows Internship Program
is designed to introduce Maryland’s most promising college students to
the rewards and challenges of working within Maryland’s integrated
transportation system. Interns can gain experience in policy
development, marketing, international relations, computer networking,
engineering, planning and financing, public relations, and neighborhood
conservation. Placement opportunities are available at the MD Aviation
Administration, MD Port Administration, MD Transit Administration, Motor
Vehicle Administration, MD State Highway Administration, MD
Transportation Authority, or The Secretary’s Office. Participating
student earn $3,500 during 8 weeks this summer (June 10to August 2nd).
