The Fund for American Studies
Alumni Newsletter | February 2011

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Links and Resources offers information and educational opportunities that may be of interest to our alumni. Send submissions to alumni@TFAS.org.

LINKS

• The Phillips Foundation Robert Novak Journalism Fellows Program
Working print and online journalists with less than 10 years professional experience are eligible to apply for this fellowship program which begins on September 1.

Deadline:
Applications must be postmarked by February 22, 2011
Website: www.thephillipsfoundation.org/program_announcement.cfm
Organization Website: www.thephillipsfoundation.org


Georgetown Public Policy Institute Conference: The Third Sector
This conference will explore how social entrepreneurship, collaboration between sectors and high-impact groups are delivering critical services, driving innovation and building a powerful segment of the economy.

Deadline: Register online before the event on February 25, 2011
Website: www.gppiconference.org
Organization Website: gppi.georgetown.edu


The Winterspoon Institute Islam and Religious Freedom Seminar
The Islam and Religions Freedom Seminar is a week-long program in July for graduate students and professionals in Islam-related fields of study and work.

Deadline: March 15, 2011
Website: www.winst.org/ethics_and_university/seminars/islam
Organization Website: www.winst.org


Institute for Human Studies Summer Seminars
Learn more about liberty at one of the 12 summer seminars on history, economics, philosophy, law and other disciplines.

Deadline: March 31, 2011
Website: www.theihs.org/summer-seminars
Organization Website: www.theihs.org


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation
Positions:
Koch Associate Program and Liberty@Work
Locations:
Washington, D.C. and across the United States
Job Posts: www.cgkfoundation.org/associate-programwww.cgkfoundation.org/liberty-at-work
Position Descriptions: Enjoy your experience with TFAS? The need to learn about and advance economic freedom is still vital today. The Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation offers students and graduates with 0-10 years of experience the chance to integrate their passion for liberty with a dynamic career. 

The Koch Associate Program and the newest program, Liberty@Work, are both full-time opportunities to work at public policy organizations while undergoing management training. Liberty@Work will provide full-time opportunities at state-based organizations across the United States as well as weekly training designed to make you a more effective employee. The Koch Associate Program features full-time jobs at D.C. partner organizations as well as one day a week in training. Partner organizations include Heritage, Cato and Reason.

Roles for these programs vary, but include communications, policy research and analysis, grassroots education, operations and donor relations. The chance to affect the spread of economic freedom is invaluable!

USAID Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation
Position:
Program Analyst
Location: Washington, D.C.
Deadline: February 11, 2011
Job Post: www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/forum/topic/show?id=780588:Topic:350153&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic

The Institute of International Finance, Inc.
Position: Various
Location: Washington, D.C.
Job Post: www.iif.com/about/iifjobs/

Americans United for Life
Position: Development Assistant
Location: Washington, D.C.
Job Post: www.aul.org/about-aul/career-opportunities/#staff

National Journal: The Almanac of American Politics
Position: Part-Time Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Position Description: Duties include compiling statistics for many charts and tables, calling congressional offices to update bio information and data entry in the Almanac database. Ideal candidate has an interest in the National Journal and the Almanac and can be fast and accurate, with emphasis on accurate.

To apply: Mail a resume to Jackie Koszczuk, Editor
The Almanac of American Politics
National Journal
600 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC  20037
(202) 266-7418

EuroNews
Position: Freelance Bilingual Journalists (Ref. JBE/EN)
Location: Paris, France
Position Description: Seeking English native living in France. Freelancer will report directly to duty editors and heads of programs, but will write and mix their own stories in compliance with the editorial guidelines of the channel. You will cover live events and occasionally translate speeches into English live on-air. EuroNews broadcasts 24 hours a day, so the job entails weekend and night shifts.

Journalism background is desired with strong experience in the audiovisual sector and an excellent knowledge of international politics, sports, economics and European and cultural issues. Must speak English and French but another European language is a plus. Minimum of two years of experience in TV journalism required.

To apply: Send your application (motivation letter, CV, expectations and photo), quoting the position reference (Ref. JBE/EN) by email to recrutement@euronews.net or by mail to:

euronews
Service des Ressources Humaines
60, chemin des Mouilles,
BP 161 - 69131 Lyon
Ecully Cedex,
France


 


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