<p>I received this just this week from FSU- I think it will give you some insight in to the program</p>
<p>Dear MAAPP Students & Alumni,</p>
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<li> This past week, FSU’s Master’s of Applied American Politics and Policy celebrated it’s ten-year anniversary. Please find below several articles concerning this milestone:</li>
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<p>[Tallahassee</a> Democrat - <a href=“http://www.floridacapitalnews.com”>www.floridacapitalnews.com</a> - Tallahassee, FL.](<a href=“http://floridacapitalnews.com/article/20110726/CAPITOLNEWS/110726015]Tallahassee”>http://floridacapitalnews.com/article/20110726/CAPITOLNEWS/110726015)
[FSU</a> celebrates politics program - WTXL ABC 27](<a href=“http://www.wtxl.com/content/localnews/story/FSU-celebrates-politics-program/MhLEMm8TbUiNRESLBzwY8Q.cspx]FSU”>http://www.wtxl.com/content/localnews/story/FSU-celebrates-politics-program/MhLEMm8TbUiNRESLBzwY8Q.cspx)</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20110727/NEWS01/107270323/Political-junkies-celebrate-graduate-program[/url]”>http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20110727/NEWS01/107270323/Political-junkies-celebrate-graduate-program</a></p>
<p>This event was the final project for the 2011 Earned Media course, taught by MAAPP grad and professor, Kevin Cate. The event was highly successful in showcasing the program.</p>
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<li><p>If you are an alumna of the program or soon will be, please make sure to sign up at [Welcome</a> | Master’s in Applied American Politics](<a href=“http://www.coss.fsu.edu/maap/]Welcome”>http://www.coss.fsu.edu/maap/)</p></li>
<li><p>Please find below several job openings submitted by MAAPP alumnae. If you are interested in any of these positions, please email me. If you have open positions which you would like to advertise to this list, please email them to me.</p></li>
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<p>a. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Communications Office is looking for an intern to help manage day-to-day requirements within the press office. Duties involve collecting daily clips, writing press releases and media advisories, drafting articles and blog posts, and generating summaries of coverage for the Commissioner and Department staff. Interns will also assist with public awareness campaigns, press conferences and other special events. Applicants must have a communications background and be able to work in Tallahassee for the Fall semester. Both part-time and full-time applicants will be considered. While the internship is unpaid, college credit is available.</p>
<p>b. Congresswoman Schwartz is seeking a Health Policy Fellow/Intern for the summer. We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate student with a solid academic record, strong writing, research, and communication skills and a demonstrated interest in health policy. Pluses: coursework in political science/communications/health policy, research experience.
Primary duty is to support legislative staff in research and writing
Attend health care-related Hill briefings
Prepare background memos
Draft constituent correspondence
Work on other domestic policy issues as needed (i.e. education, civil rights)
This is an unpaid position but academic credit may be arranged. Dates and schedules are flexible. </p>
<p>c. Democratic statewide campaigns in North Carolina and Tennessee seek finance staff (entry-level through director).</p>
<p>d. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Law Enforcement is looking for an intern to assist the Office of Training and Professional Standards. The general tasks for this internship will be to assist in the development of courses for sworn and non-sworn members, research public policy issues for general orders, assists with special projects and provide support to staff within the office.</p>
<p>e. Florida Democratic Party seeks finance interns for the fall semester. MAAPP credit is available. Learn how to put on fundraising events, raise money and experience the party structure first-hand.</p>
<p>f. The Florida Commission on Ethics is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position in the Executive Branch Lobbyist Office. The Commission on Ethics is an agency of the Legislative Branch of Florida government that is responsible for investigating possible violations of Florida’s ethics laws, advising government officials and employees about their responsibilities under those laws, and implementing the State’s financial disclosure laws. The work involves assisting the Executive Branch Registrar with administrative tasks and assignments. Including but not limited to data entry, maintaining of records and communicating effectively with the public and the press.</p>
<p>g. A southern Republican Congressman is seeking applicants for a unpaid Fall internship. An internship in the office will provide a valuable hands-on experience and a greater understanding of the legislative process. Responsibilities include attending hearings, researching specific issues, compiling information to respond to constituents inquiries, handling incoming mail and data entry, giving visiting constituents tours of the Capitol, and performing general office duties. Arkansas ties are a plus, but not required.</p>
<p>h. EMILY’s List seeks fall interns. Do you have excellent written and oral communication skills? Do you also have an irrepressible drive to change our country? By interning at EMILYs List, you too can help change the face of power. We offer full- and part-time internships in six departments in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p>Beth Matuga
MAAPP 2006</p>
<p>bethmatuga.com
850.933.4497</p>