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Graduate Student Opportunities

Graduate Assistant, Eagleton Institute of Politics *Two Openings*

The Eagleton Institute is seeking two (2) graduate assistants to support the Director of the Institute in advancing the in-person programming  and website development of the Talking Across Difference, a new initiative piloted by the Institute in 2024 and is based on the idea that a system of self-government requires us to have productive conversations about difficult and sometimes divisive issues, in meaningful ways during the 2024-2025 academic year. Learn more and apply.

Undergraduate Opportunities

Graphic Design Internship, Eagleton Institute of Politics

The Eagleton Institute of Politics is hiring a part-time graphic design intern for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. The intern will be responsible for creating flyers, digital materials, and infographics that support the Institute’s signature events, Centers, education programs. This paid internship begins in September 2024 and will run until May 2025.
Eligibility requirements:
  • Must be a current Rutgers University undergraduate student in good academic standing with the University
  • Must have experience creating flyers and graphic materials for a University department or nonprofit organization
  • Must have knowledge and experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop–Canva submissions or portfolios will not be considered.
  • Experience with the Rutgers Visual Identity System a plus
Interested applicants must submit a resume, cover letter stating your interest in the position, and portfolio to Jessica Ronan-Frisch ([email protected]) by Monday, August 26 at 5:00PM for consideration. Please reach out to Jessica Ronan-Frisch with any additional information.

Eagleton Public Events Internship
Volunteers and interns help staff and publicize Eagleton’s public events. Gain valuable experience for your resume and guarantees you a seat at our popular events! Contact: Nancy Shihadeh

Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) Internships

Center for Youth Political Participation Internships

Eagleton Center on the American Governor Internships
Web design and research internships available throughout the year.
Contact: Professor Kristoffer Shields

Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP) Internships

Data Visualization and Graphic Representation Intern — ECPIP
The data visualization and graphic representation intern will create, maintain, and advance the Center’s capabilities to visually and graphically display data from poll results in press releases, on the Center’s official website and social network accounts, and in its other publications. The intern will specifically be responsible for generating and continually updating graphs and charts that depict important data trends over time. The goal of the position will be to create graphics and visual displays that enhance the findings from the Center’s data. Learn more and apply.

General Research Intern — ECPIP
The general research intern will assist ECPIP staff with conducting research and communicating findings to the public. The general research intern’s responsibilities will include: attend weekly ECPIP meetings, prepare weekly progress reports for ECPIP staff, assist with press release preparation, write blog posts, and conduct research and analysis of data. Additionally, the general research intern must maintain confidentiality about all survey instruments, projects, and data until they are published and released to the public. Learn more and apply.

Public Relations and Social Media Intern — ECPIP
The public relations/social media intern will develop, maintain, and expand the online presence of ECPIP, predominantly on Facebook and Twitter. Written strategy plans and assignments will be required weekly throughout the semester. The intern will also keep track of any press received by ECPIP. The intern will work closely with other ECPIP staff. Learn more and apply.

Website Design and Maintenance Intern — ECPIP
The website maintenance intern will primarily be responsible for the ECPIP website. The intern will maintain and expand the current site. The ECPIP site is WordPress-based. Learn more and apply.

Student Job Opportunities

Work Study
If you are eligible for the Federal Student Work Study program you can request to be placed at Eagleton Institute during the academic year.
Contact: Gloria Minor

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