Tuesday, August 21, 2012

C4T Opportunities for CCJS Majors


HIGHLIGHTED CAREER EVENT:
Job Search Booster Workshop- Four dates to choose from!
August 29 & 30, 2012 • 07:00PM - 08:00PM
September 5 & 6, 2012 • 07:00PM - 08:00PM
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing - University Career Center

Did you know that students who utilize their university career centers have a higher rate of job search success? Are you aware that a wide array of regional and national employers are using rooms in the University Career Center & The President’s Promise to interview students for full-time and internship positions? Don't let the challenging employment market get you down. What you know may not be enough to compete effectively. Spend 60 minutes with us and boost your chances. We’ll cover our essential services and resources and share some important "insider tips" to help you succeed. But wait...there's more! The first 30 attendees at each session will receive a free professional University Career Center & The President's Promise portfolio to use during your job search and beyond.

RSVP for this event by visiting the Center's Calendar of events (www.Careers.umd.edu/events.cfm), locate the time/day that fits your schedule, and click the RSVP link. For additional information about this event, contact William Jones Jr. at wajj@umd.edu.
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Careers4Terps highlighted position of the week by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise!
Log in to your C4T account (www.Careers.umd.edu) and paste the ID number in the “Search” box to learn more.

Legislative Internship, Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)- ID: 65623
Fraternal Order of Police, Washington, District of Columbia    
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2012      
The Fraternal Order of Police’s National Legislative Office is seeking an intern for the fall semester. The intern will assist the NLO staff on a number of legislative and fundraising tasks (see below). The ideal candidate will be available approximately two (2) days per week and will be available to begin after Labor Day.

Legislative Tasks:
-research current events and issues in the criminal justice field
-attend Congressional hearings, briefings, press conferences, and other law enforcement meetings
-preparation of meeting materials
-track Congressional votes and status of legislation
-assist with preparations for member visits
-assist in preparation of weekly member updates
-collect information regarding law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
-maintenance of FOP’s social media accounts

PAC/ Fundraising Tasks:
-assist in maintenance of membership lists
-donor research
-assist in fundraising activities
**Opportunities to attend fundraisers and/or PAC events may arise.