2021 Criminal Law Internship Opportunity w/ Military Commissions Defense Organization

The Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO), a branch of the Department of Defense, is in search of one or more investigative interns for the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 terms. Interns will spend at least 8 weeks partnering directly with members of a defense team to complete various investigative tasks, advocate for a Guantanamo Bay detainee, and assist with establishing a legal precedent.

The investigative internship at the MCDO provides undergraduate and graduate students with the fundamental investigative techniques and the relevant criminal law knowledge needed to assist Attorneys. The Internship begins with a training session that orients the intern to MCDO, case history and team dynamics. In the second week, the Investigative Interns are assigned projects and will be responsible for completion of the investigative tasks assigned. Investigative Interns will be assigned to work with the investigative unit, attorneys, and other members of the team.

To perform this job successfully, an intern must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Persons with disabilities must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation(s). More information can be found on this flyer. The requirements listed will be representative of the knowledge, skills, education, training, experience and/or ability required. 

• Locate and interview witnesses and take detailed witness statements.
• Under Defense Team supervision and/or with team investigator accompanying.
• Perform extensive criminal background checks, with the use and assistance of resources provided by MCDO or self.
• Draft and File FOIAS.
• Prepare courtroom exhibits.
• Write reports regarding investigative tasks; assist with case development and generally assist the assigned attorney(s) out of the courtroom.

Investigative Interns will be given clerical duties, but some of their work will be performed in the community. This is a non-paid internship, but interns will be able to obtain and retain a Security clearance within one year of departure from the internship.

Applicants should be a U.S. citizen, able to successfully pass a background check and receive a security clearance. Interested applicants should be prepared to submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Fall Submission Deadline: August 15, 2021
Winter Submission Deadline: October 1, 2021

Applicant materials and any inquiries should be emailed to Supervisory Investigator Brian Ruffin at brian.c.ruffin.civ@mail.mil. Phone inquiries are also available at 757-927-8207.

Paid fellowship opportunity w/ Teach for America

Interested in helping to close the educational opportunity gap? Apply for the Ignite Fellowship!

The IGNITE fellowship will enlist current college and graduate students to lead personalized virtual small group learning opportunities with students with the training and support of veteran educators this school year. This is a part-time, paid opportunity to build meaningful relationships with youth, accelerate student success and gain skills that propel your leadership forward. Fellows will receive a $1200 (pre-tax) award at the conclusion of their fellowship term. If you have additional questions you can contact rachel.mcgirt@teachforamerica.org regarding the fellowship. 

• Fall Fellowship Dates: October 4-December 17, 2021, approximately 5 hours per week working virtually with youth. 
• Application Deadline: Monday, September 6 by 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. 
• Eligibility: Current undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA (minimum HS GPA 3.0 for college freshmen). Ability to participate in onboarding and fellowship readiness prior to the start of the fellowship. Ability to work approximately 5 hours virtually per week during the school day between October 4-December 17. Evidence of fulfilling commitments and strong organizational skills. Must be eligible to work in the U.S.: U.S. citizens, national or legal permanent residents, or Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA recipients). Prior experience with low-income communities is preferred but not required. Desire to work with students and have a positive effect on their learning experience. Interest in contributing to Teach For America’s mission. 
• Learn more on our IGNITE fellowship website and begin an application here.

Looking for a post-undergraduate job that allows you to make an impact? Consider Teach For America. 

Join the network of leaders changing the course of our nation. By joining Teach For America, you will become part of a powerful group of changemakers working to expand opportunity for all students. As a corps member, you’ll be challenged to think creatively and lead boldly. You’ll leverage your unique talents to dismantle inequities from the classroom and beyond. Curious about how you could make an immediate and lasting impact in the lives of others? Watch how corps members Brooke and Shahann are building a better future for the next generation.

Change starts with you. Apply to the 2022 Teach For America corps today. The first deadline is on September 10th! 

Apply today for BSOS Summer/Fall 2021 Undergraduate Experience Funds!

Apply today for BSOS Summer/Fall 2021 Undergraduate Experience Funds!

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service-learning, and professional or academic virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to;

• pandemic conscious travel/transportation expenses
• pandemic related relocation expenses 
• professional attire
• opportunity costs, (i.e. the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.)
• software/technology, material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience. 
• conference fees

For additional examples on the kinds of expenses that may be considered for funding, please click here.

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, you are encouraged to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

The best consideration date for Summer/Fall 2021 experience applications is Tuesday, June 1, 2021 by 5 PM. Funding will be allocated on a rolling basis, based on the availability of funds. This application will close on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 by 5 PM or when funding for Summer/Fall 2021 experiences has been exhausted. 

Click here to apply. 
Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Roanoke Police Department hiring

For more information on Roanoke Police, please email Andrew Reece (andrew.reece@roanokeva.gov).

FBI job openings on Careers4Terps

The Federal Bureau of Investigations is currently accepting applications for two full-time positions in Winchester, VA:

• Government Information Specialist (Job ID: 220015)
• Research Analyst (Job ID: 220016)

For more information and to apply, log into to Careers4Terps and search by either the job title, organization, or job ID.  Applications are due August 31, 2021.

Literacy Lab is Hiring!

The Literacy Lab is Hiring

Apply Now!

The Literacy Lab works to close the achievement gap by providing pre-K and elementary schools with evidence-based literacy intervention, full-time literacy tutors to implement the model, and assessment tools and a coaching support structure that ensures the success of the program and students. If you have are looking for meaningful work, an interest in education, non-profits, social justice, or community empowerment, we encourage you to consider our 10-month AmeriCorps program! If you are a man of color, between the ages 18-24, who has a GED or Highschool Diploma please consider checking out our Leading Men Fellowship Program. 

Benefits include:

• modest living allowance
• basic healthcare insurance
• year-round coaching & training
• scholarship award for higher education and much more

Seeking Students to Tutor Local Youth (virtual and in-person)

Apply now to become a mentor with Maryland Mentor Corps in one of our great programs below! Join other Terps in service to youth and families in our community! 

►NEW PROGRAM (limited slots available)! Maryland Family Literacy Program (Virtual): Mentors provide 1:1 and small group English Language tutoring and conversation practice for local adults.

Shifts Available: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. every week of the semester.

►NEW PROGRAM (limited slots available)! Higher Achievement Middle School Reading & Mentoring Program (In Person): Work with a small group of 5th-8th grade scholars as they engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. No experience needed! Training, lesson plans, and activities will be provided.
Shifts Available: Tuesdays; 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

►NEW PROGRAM (limited slots available)! Latino Student Fund K-5 Tutoring (Virtual): Provide virtual tutoring (via Zoom) in reading and/or mathematics to local elementary school students.

Shifts Available: Thursdays; 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

► Maryland Reading Program (In Person): Mentors work one-on-one with 1st and 2nd grade students who are struggling with reading.
Shifts Available: Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m, every week of the semester.

► Maryland Math Program (In Person): Mentors work 1:1 or in small groups with 4th graders who are struggling with math.
Shifts Available: Monday through Thursday; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., every week of the semester.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 3 so apply now:

stamp.umd.edu/MMCFall2021

APPLY TO THE MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) still has open spots and will continue to accept and make decisions about applications on a rolling basis through September 3.  The program website has information about applying.  In advance of applying, we recommend that students check out the pages about coursework and frequently asked questions.

Undergraduate students in all majors are encouraged to consider MIDCM. The combination of programs can be a great fit for multiple reasons:

• MIDCM focuses on important contemporary issues with wide relevance. The program is geared around the major challenges of underdevelopment and instability observed around the world – and their intersections and interactions. These challenges are frequently central to what occurs at a domestic level in individual countries and throughout the international community. The program emphasizes understanding of these challenges and activities to identify, design, and implement measures that are effective and responsible in bringing about positive, lasting changes.
• The issues on which MIDCM focuses require interdisciplinary attention. The challenges are not just matters of economics and politics. Instead, they involve a wide assortment of topics, including regional contexts, demography, culture, religion, race and ethnicity, history, social relations, communication, media, language, philosophies, ethics, mindsets, trauma, law, crime, climate, land use, agriculture, trade, finance, education, health, science, technology, and data. Professionals with complementary expertise on different topics often partner to tackle the complex demands of these challenges.
• MIDCM draws students from across campus. The program regularly enrols students from every college and school at UMD. The new MIDCM cohort already has representation of students from 17 majors (and 11 other minors). This diversity is purposeful, because of the subject matter and approach of the program.
• The content and style of education in MIDCM gives students rich experience and builds capabilities that complement the traditional academic training of majors. MIDCM is problem-oriented, practical, and pre-professional in orientation. The coursework emphasizes real-world applications linked to foundations of knowledge and theory. Learning is accomplished by progressing incrementally through assignments that are cumulative, incorporating feedback. Students collaborate in teams on projects, consulting with external clients, mentors, and stakeholders. Course activities are tailored with workplaces and jobs in mind, cultivating marketable, versatile skills. MIDCM thereby provides a distinctive specialization that blends well with the broad-based preparation acquired in majors.
• Multiple courses can fulfill both requirements of MIDCM and requirements of majors. UMD policies enable students to double-count six credits of coursework for core requirements of programs. A substantial portion of the 16 credits of MIDCM coursework can also meet requirements within many majors that students take several elective courses concentrated in an area outside the program (supporting sequence, cognate, upper-level division, etc.). Therefore, completing MIDCM does not necessarily entail much additional coursework beyond what simultaneously satisfies needs of a major. These overlaps facilitate students obtaining two significant credentials in an efficient manner.

Please feel free to contact MIDCM (midcminfo@umd.edu) with any questions about the program.  Major advisors can assist you in exploring options to combine with MIDCM.

Investigations Co-Op w/ USPS OIG

The US Postal Service - Office of Inspector General is currently seeking applications for a Student Cooperative position in the Investigative Operations Center located in Arlington, VA. The Student Cooperative Program is available for continuous employment throughout the year, while enrolled in school. This is a part-time, paid position.

The successful candidate will assist the Office of Investigations - Investigative Operations Center in support of field investigations throughout the nation. In this position the successful candidate will assist with the creation and maintenance of SharePoint sites, analyze existing SharePoint sites, provide recommendations on improvements, and possess the ability to execute those improvements. The candidate will also assist with creating workflows and helping improve investigative processes. The successful candidate may assist with automating and improving the following program areas: quality review assessments, law enforcement vehicles, threat management, training, and asset forfeiture. Lastly, the candidate will assist with writing articles and content for SharePoint sites.

For more information and to apply, visit the USAJobs posting. All applications are due by Thursday, August 26.

Undergrad Research Opportunities Database / Info Sessions

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL 2021 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND? 

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide database where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Nearly 200 projects are available this Fall 2021 with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

To review the Maryland Student Researchers database with nearly 200 available opportunities (more added daily) by clicking here. 

You can also register for NEXT WEEK'S info sessions about using the MSR database and other ways to find research opportunities: 

• Click here to register for Monday, August 16th, 2021 from 1-1:30 PM
• Click here to register for Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 from 3-3:30 PM
• Click here to register for Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 from 10:30-11 AM
• Click here to register for Thursday, August 19th, 2021 from 12-12:30 PM

**One of these sessions will be recorded and available on our ELMS resource site for undergraduate research. To gain access to this ELMS resource, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire.**

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s). The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research.  Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills.  It is open to undergraduates of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Many positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.

Trafficking Victim Assistance internship w/ USCRI

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is currently seeking to hire an intern for their Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (TVAP). The central purpose of the program is to help foreign national survivors of human trafficking achieve HHS certification and provide trauma-informed, person-centered, comprehensive case management  services, facilitating timely access to benefits and community referrals so they can rebuild their  lives and re-establish their ability to live independently.

The TVAP Intern provides critical referral support to ensure survivors are connected to quality,  trauma-informed case management services throughout the country. The intern will identify  and outreach to partners and organizations that may be able to provide quality standards of  care to eligible foreign-national victims of human trafficking. The TVAP Intern will work closely with the Child/Youth Program Officer and Program Assistant and reports to the Supervisory  Program Officer of the Trafficking Victim Assistance Program located at USCRI’s headquarters office in Arlington, VA.  More information about this opportunity and its duties/responsibilities can be found on this internship flyer.

All interested students can apply by submitting a resume, cover letter, and two references with name, relationship  and contact information to Thuba Roush at troush@uscridc.org. Please use the subject line: TVAP Internship. 

Fall Justice Reinvestment Internship with the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services is currently seeking two interns for the Fall 2021 semester (job listings linked below). The 12-week program provides students interested in criminal justice with rewarding and substantive work assignments that contribute to the mission of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services to improve public safety in Maryland.  This program also provides an opportunity to network with professionals from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Department of Health, Administrative Office of the Courts, Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy, local corrections, and other agencies and others who will support professional growth and career interests.

Justice Reinvestment internship
Primary functions of this position will include supporting the implementation of the Justice Reinvestment Act (JRA) and the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board, assisting with the reporting of performance measures to stakeholders, managing capacity building opportunities, and assisting in coordinating various Workgroup meetings.

Research & Analysis internship
The Intern will experience the inner workings of state government from the vantage point of the Executive branch. This Intern will assist the Research, Analysis and Evaluation Division with collecting various criminal justice data and research to assist the Agency with making data-driven decisions and utilizing evidence based practices.

Both positions are located at 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032, with consideration of remote work. Program dates are from September 2021-December 2021, up to 30 hours per week. For more information and to apply, please visit the job flyer links above. All application materials are due to their respective hiring managers no later than Friday, August 20.

Personnel Security Specialist opening w/ XCELERATE Solutions

XCELERATE Solutions is currently seeking to fill the position of Personnel Security Specialist. This position is full-time and remote, whilst being located in Hanover, MD. The PSS will also need to obtain a Top Secret Clearance. All pertinent information can be found on this job flyer.

If interested, please contact Laura Garcia Hacek (lghacek@xceleratesolutions.com).

Victims' Rights Advocate position w/ Howard County Police

Howard County Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Administrative Analyst I - Victims' Rights Advocate position. This position requires a highly motivated, decisive individual with excellent communication skills who is able to multi-task and work independently. The position involves administrative duties, program development/expansion, and victim assistance as mandated by Maryland House Bill 670. The Victim’s Rights Advocate will act as the contact for the public with the agency on matters related to police misconduct. This position will also be tasked with additional duties within the Office of the Chief.

For more information and to apply, visit the Administrative Analyst I - Victims' Rights Advocate job posting. All applications are due by Friday, August 20.

FY2021 internships w/ SIGAR

The Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), located in Arlington, Virginia is considering students for General Administrative and Office Services Intern positions for FY 2021. SIGAR is looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and exceptional students who are interested in learning about working for the Federal Government as well as supporting SIGAR’s mission efforts. Positions filled under this announcement will end on or before September 11, 2021. This is a paid internship; salaries for SIGAR’s student positions are based on completed education or a combination of education and experience.

Interested students may visit the SIGAR Student Employment flyer to obtain more information and how to apply. To learn more about SIGAR and other career opportunities, please visit the SIGAR website. 

Fall 2021 internship w/ the ALCU

The National ACLU has several Undergraduate Internship openings for the Fall 2021 term:

NATIONAL PRISON PROJECT

Location: Washington, DC

NATIONAL POLITICAL ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT (EQUALITY DIVISION)

Location: Washington, DC

NATIONAL POLITICAL ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT (EQUALITY DIVISION) -- IMMIGRATION

Location: Washington, DC

For more information and internships, please visit Fall 2021 internship list. All Fall 2021 internships are remote.

LinkedIn Profile Review: BSOS Majors

Do you have a LinkedIn profile, but are unsure of what to do with it? Have you been putting off creating a LinkedIn profile? 

Submit your LinkedIn url and we will reply with tips for creating a strong profile, growing your network, and ways to get noticed for future opportunities! The Feller Center’s Career Planning team in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences will be reviewing LinkedIn profiles electronically for current undergraduate students until August 31, 2021.  

Submit your LinkedIn Profile 

Looking for LinkedIn profile tips? Check out the Feller Center’s LinkedIn Tips page that highlights ways to develop your personal brand in this digital age and includes additional links to LinkedIn Learning self-paced courses.

Questions? Contact the Feller Center Career Planning office at bsoscareers@umd.edu