[Cal Dems] June 6 Digest: Summer Digest

[Claire Viall]

Hello wonderful Cal Dems! This is my very first digest as your new  
secretary! Yay! Alright, well since the school year is over and  
summer is here, I will keep this short and sweet. :) Hope everyone is  
having fun with the newfound free time!
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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

-Congratulations to newly appointed PVC Chair Keith Yetter!
-If you would like to be updated on Cal Dem events and info this  
summer, reply to this email to be put on the summer listserv.

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"Action is the antidote to despair." - Joan Baez

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:
-Political Online Marketing Firm Internship in Downtown Berkeley

-Blackrock Associates (www.BlackrockOnline.com) is seeking Summer  
interns to work at our downtown Berkeley office.

To apply: please send a resume, cover letter, and short writing  
sample (4 page maximum) to Mike Disharoon at mike at blackrockonline.com.

CHARLIE BROWN for Congress

Hey College Dems,

Charlie Brown, Democratic nominee for the California 4th and our  
bestchance of putting another Democrat in the House needs your help.

  He is well positioned to bring home a victory in November---and is
leading in the polls. But to finish the job once and for all, we are
going to need your help. He is a contestant in the final round of the
Democratswork.org "Serve with the General" contest. If Charlie wins
General Wesley Clark will come to his district and do a community  
service
project.

  As of right now, Charlie is 50 votes from winning and is in 3rd place.
Please vote, pass this along to your friends and email this to everyone
you know.

  PLEASE VOTE NOW at this link: www.democratswork.org
<http://www.democratswork.org>  <http://www.democratswork.org/
<http://www.democratswork.org/> >  (note, if you voted last week, you
need to vote again in the final round!)


  Onward to Victory!

  Ryan McElhinney
  Charlie Brown for Congress
  Regional Field Director | North Region

NorCal VP | California College Democrats


-TEACH FOR AMERICA – Campus Campaign Coordinator for 2008-2009 Paid  
position, Hiring Immediatedly
Help build Teach For America's movement as a campus campaign  
coordinator.  Currently there are approximately 5,000 Teach For  
America corps members teaching in 26 regions across the country.
Main areas of responsibility:
*Work in consultation with the recruitment team to develop and  
execute an ambitious strategic plan for your campus to attract top  
students to Teach For America by identifying and reaching out to  
students and networking with professors and student organizations

*Plan and execute high-impact visits for Teach For America staff,  
corps members, and alumni who visit campus

*Increase Teach For America's general visibility on campus through  
the execution of mass publicity strategies (e-mail, campus press,  
hanging posters and flyers, etc.)
Campus campaign coordinators augment their professional skills in  
marketing, networking strategies, and communication while gaining an  
understanding of how a successful nonprofit organization operates.
Campus campaign coordinators will be paid hourly. Total hours  
throughout the season will be determined by the Recruitment Director.
Visit http://www.teachforamerica.org/CampusCampaignCoordinator for  
more information. To apply to this position, please e-mail your  
resume ASAP to Xiao-bo Yuan at xiaobo.yuan at teachforamerica.org.

-Environmental Entrepreneurs Climate Campaign Internship
Working with NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), E2 serves as a  
champion on the economic side of good environmental policy by taking  
a reasoned, economically sound approach to environmental issues. E2  
works at both the state and national levels through its bipartisan  
efforts. More information can be found at www.e2.org.
Environmental Entrepreneurs is looking for summer 2008 interns for  
our Climate Campaign (E2C2) in our San Francisco office. The campaign  
is focused on building business support for the effective  
implementation of California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.  
This position lasts until the end of the summer and is available  
immediately.
  Project Description: E2C2 is working on a campaign to implement AB  
32, California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.  Summer  
interns will be responsible for outreach to the business community in  
order to gather information for our network and for our website.  The  
internship will also involve tasks related to the planning of various  
informational and networking events.  Duties will require at least 20  
hours of work a week.
  Qualifications: We are seeking eager individuals (students or  
people in a career transition) who care about global warming and want  
to influence environmental and economic policy.  Excellent written  
and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.  Must be able  
to work independently.  This position will require attention to  
detail and the ability to manage several tasks at once.  Knowledge of  
climate change and energy issues a plus.
  Compensation:  A small stipend will be offered. We may also be able  
to offer course credit if your program supports this kind of  
internship. Interns will additionally have opportunities for  
interaction with other parts of the organization including networking  
opportunities inside and outside of NRDC.

  To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Rocky Fernandez, Climate Campaign Coordinator
Environmental Entrepreneurs
111 Sutter Street, 20th floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
Email: jobs at e2.org


-Volunteers for Oakland City Council Member Jane Brunner's re- 
election campaign
Dear Students of the Bay Area,
     Are you interested in learning about local politics and the  
operation of an election campaign? If so, you're in luck! Oakland  
City Council Member Jane Brunner is running for re-election and her  
campaign is providing local students with the opportunity to help  
Jane's campaign. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in  
learning about local politics and local campaigning. If you would  
like more information about this wonderful volunteer opportunity  
please contact Ashley Franco at (510) 653-2866 or visit our website  
at www.oaklandnet.com. Don't forget Election Day is less than two  
months away (June 3rd, 2008)! Thank you and we look forward to  
meeting you!


-Internships for graduating seniors with Grassroots Campaign, Inc.
Subject: Progressive Presidential Election Campaign
Job Opportunities
The November 2006 midterm election was an exciting
step forward for progressives; but much work remains. The new Congress,
on its own, will not resolve our nation's most pressing concerns.  If
we want to combat global warming, increase access to higher education,
provide healthcare for all Americans, end corruption in Washington, and
redeploy our troops, we must expand our majorities in Congress and take
back the White House.
Students who are interested should send a resume and
cover letter directly to:

NAME: Eric Ritter
EMAIL: eritter at grassrootscampaigns.com
PHONE #: 510-848-1754
WEBSITE: http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com


- INCREDIBLE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Grassroots Coordinator with the San Francisco Bay Chapter of the  
Sierra Club

Fight global warming and promote CLEAN ENERGY!  The SF
Bay Chapter of Sierra Club is in search of interns to
build our volunteer capacity, engage in political
activism, and turn the Bay Area into the nation's
leader in clean energy.
Responsibilities:
Volunteer recruitment
Volunteer training
Assisting in organizing for and running a grassroots
precinct operation
Develop messaging
Hands on experience building a community organization

Contact Tracy Shepard at tracy at sfbaysc.org,
510-848-0800 x307.

-ACLU Internship opportunity
We are now accepting applications for summer 2008 internships in the  
Organizing and Communications Departments and in the San Jose  
Office.  Job descriptions and application instructions are available  
on our website at http://www.aclunc.org/about/job_opportunities/ 
internships/index.shtml.  Please feel free to contact me with questions.


-Environment America fellowship for graduating seniors
  Environment America, which is a federation of state-based  
environmental advocacy organizations.  This year we are hiring  
graduating college seniors for our Fellowship Program to learn about  
non-profit advocacy and work on important environmental campaigns: to  
solve our energy problems, fight global warming, preserve our open  
spaces, clean up our air and water, and make an impact on other  
issues.  Go to www.environmentcalifornia.org for more information.


-Summer Jobs for the Environment
The Campaign to Save the Environment is on campus at UC Berkeley to
hire students to work in our 50 field offices all over the country
this summer.
We're a national non-profit organization that runs grassroots
campaigns for the nation's top environmental groups: like the Sierra
Club, Environment America, and Environmental Action.
Our staff work on issues like fighting global warming pollution,
increasing renewable and clean energy production, and preserving
wilderness.
 >>> We'll be on campus this spring holding information sessions and  
interviews.
To apply or learn more, call 1-800-75-EARTH or go to
www.JobsForTheEnvironment.org.

If you want to make a real impact on pressing issues, learn and
develop leadership and organizing skills, or learn more about the
environment and political process, than this job is for you!


-Executive Assistant at Fundraising Firm/Investment Firm
Executive Assistant needed to assist two principles in their  
Washington, DC office. Learn the ropes and work closely with top  
professionals in the financial community, while also working on  
behalf of Democratic organizations, non-profits and clients in the  
film industry. The position will provide communications and program  
information to a variety of clients. Responsibilities will include  
administrative support, client relations, and database management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in politics,  
fundraising, and/or the financial industry. Applicant should be  
flexible, have excellent oral and written communication skills,  
outstanding attention to detail, be able to manage numerous tasks  
simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and have a creative self- 
starting approach. Must be good with computers and have a working  
knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.  Please  
send your resume and statement of interest to Noah Doyle  
(noah.doyle at gmail.com).


-Internships available for Spring and Summer Semesters with  
Congresswoman
Barbra Lee


*Application Process:
Send a cover letter and resume to the Oakland District Office. The cover
letter is used as a writing sample, and should include the dates of your
availability, and an explanation of your interest in interning for Rep.
Barbara Lee. In addition, be prepared to submit references.
Direct application materials to:
Ms. Marie Howard
1301 Clay Street, Suite 1000-N
Oakland, CA 94612leahf at berkeley.edu
Phone: (510) 763-0370
Fax: (510) 763-6538
For questions or concerns:
Ms. Maha Ibrahim
Phone: (510) 763-0370 ext. 14


-Internship with Joe Alioto's State Senate Campaign
We have acouple of internship positions open especially for students  
with
a technological background. This is a chance for anyone interested in  
web
design and formatting to get some hands-on experience in an exciting and
promising political campaign. Please inform your members of this
opportunity, and for those who are interested, please send a resume to
mike at joeforcalifornia.com. Feel free to write me back if you have any
questions!



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