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Bonus points, for anyone who can name that lyric.

Just wanted to pass along a few internship announcements for UDFL members who are not on the Department of Political Science listserve.

CAPITOL HILL ASSOCIATES, INC., 525 PARK STREET, SUITE 310,
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55103, (651) 293-0229, FAX (651) 293-1709. Job
Description Learn the legislative process by assisting lobbying firm in
monitoring legislation and writing weekly bill tracking reports for clients. Client base is made up of nonprofit organizations and professional associations. Responsibilities include trips to the Capitol to collect information on bills introduced, amendments,committee reports and floor action. This information will be used to generate weekly legislative updates. In addition, occasional attendance at legislative committee hearings and writing of narrative reports may be required.
Qualifications Candidates should have some knowledge of the legislative process and the ability to learn quickly and work independently, sometimes under stress. Excellent writing, word processing and communication skills are essential.
Time Commitment: Minimum of 15 hours per week. Duration of Internship: March
through May (Legislative Session) Compensation:$10 per hour. Application
Procedure: Send a resume and a short writing sample (1-3 pages) to: Sam Walseth
at Capitol Hill Associates. Resume and writing sample due by Monday, February
13th.

House DFL Caucus Intern Openings!
Do you want to get involved in the political process? Are you interested in
learning about political campaigns? The House DFL Caucus Campaign is looking for several volunteer interns to assist caucus staff in preparations for the 2006Minnesota House of Representatives elections. Internships will focus on one of two areas, Finance &Fundraising or Political & Field Operations. All majors are welcome to apply,and no specific experience is required. Scheduling is flexible. Please send resume by February 3rdto Lindsey Wollschlager at lindsey@housedflcaucus.com or call 651-251-6344 with questions.

Twenty (20) paidsummer internships with nonprofits in Minnesota, Wisconsin
and North Dakota are available!The Partners Internship Program (sponsored by HECUA through funding from the Otto Bremer Foundation)provides paid summer internships for undergraduate students in Minnesota, Wisconsin or North Dakota. Each year, twenty nonprofit organizations from across the regionare selected tohost an intern to work on a mission-driven project the organization designs that the student intern
implements during the summer. Internsearn $8.75/hour for up to 400 hours of work over thesummer. For a list of internship options, eligibility requirements and the
application process, visit www.hecua.org/pip or call 651-287-3318. Applications are due by March 3rd, 2006.

Internships with DFL Representatives in the Minnesota State House
If you would like to intern with a DFL Representative at the Minnesota State
Capitol this semester, you may still apply by sending a cover letter and resume
to Sandy Dicke: Sandy.Dicke@house.mn 651-296-5366. Your cover letter should be
brief, but explain your policy interests, any relevant past work or political
experience, and any preferences for particular DFL Representatives. If you have
already applied for a House internship, and would like to work for a DFL
Representative, you should contact Sandy Dicke to verify that your application
has been received. NOTE: You WILL be able to receive credit for this internship,
even if the add/drop deadline has passed. Contact Paul Soper, Internship Director for
Political Science, immediately to find out how to get credit: psoper@polisci.umn.edu612-626-1002.

DFL SENATE DISTRICT 56 – FIELD INTERNS.
Web Site: http://www.sd56.org . DFL Senate District 56 (Woodbury, Lake Elmo )
seeks one to two part-time spring/summer interns to work with our Field
Director. Duties will include recruiting and managing volunteers, supporting/maintaining our activist/volunteer database, coordinating events, and grassroots organizing in support of our DFL candidates. Qualified interns will be comfortable on the phone and in person with volunteers, have skills organizing and engaging the public,be able to deal with the unexpected, and have basic knowledge of Microsoft software (i.e., Word & Excel, Access a plus). Those with an interest in future campaign work are strongly encouraged to apply. The positions require 15-20 hours per week, and a small stipend may be available. We are a vibrant and energetic legislative district facing key 2006 Legislative races. Your help in our battleground
district may help the DFL reclaim the Minnesota House! Submit a letter of interest to
oldladyslater@yahoo.com , or call Vivian Votava at (651) 436-8993. We look
forward to hearing from you!

SENATE DISTRICT 43 DFL
Senate District 43 DFL ( Plymouth , Minnetonka , Medicine Lake ). Senate
district 43 of the DFL is now accepting applications for internships (February 6 to June 2). Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, January 31st. The SD 43 DFL is seeking 2-4 highly motivated interns to assist with organizing our caucuses, SD
Convention, preparing for summer party building activities, and the 2006
legislative campaigns in SD 43. (43A and 43B House seats, and defend SD 43, Senator Terri Bonoff's seat.) This would be ideal for someone living in the West Metro area
and attending the U of M. Interns have the opportunity to gain experience working in
an aggressive and innovative Senate District and learn skills in field organizing,
fundraising, communications and party building. Applicants should demonstrate:
motivation, responsibility, good organizational skills, email skills,
willingness to call upon potential volunteers, be Excel or Access competent (moderate level or higher) and be familiar with Facebook. Ideally, interns will be able to commit 12plus hours per week to various tasks, have access to the internet and email, a cell phone, and their own transportation. Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to: Clint Faust, SD 43 DFL Chair, 10405 6 th Ave. N. Ste 200 , Plymouth , MN 55441 , or by email to Clinton.j.faust@ampf.com .