This local government organization is focused on providing services to residents and visitors to the city of Sydney. It encourages, delivers, produces, and promotes various programs, services, and projects to support the community. Interns would be involved with key organization policies, develop project proposals, attend meetings, and research information to better Sydney's communities.

Ideal Candidate: Interest in local government in a big city, organizational policy development and human resources.

The leading US Consumer Interest Group is looking for a media and communication intern to assist the organization's advocacy efforts. The intern will work with campaign and advocacy staff to demonstrate support for issues at the state and national level; writing and compiling reports. Over the course of the internship, he or she will learn the basics of a variety of issues, and then reach out to individuals, media outlets, organizations, and decision-makers to build visibility and gain their support.

Ideal Candidate: A strong commitment to consumer protection issues, strong writing and analytical skills , the ability to debate and speak persuasively, An enthusiasm for work in a fast paced, sometimes stressful atmosphere.

The leading US Consumer Interest Group is looking for a legislative intern to assist the organization's advocacy efforts in the US Congress. The intern will work with staff to actually craft and advocate for legislation that pushes the organization's position in consumer protection. The intern tasks will vary, but will include writing and compiling reports. Over the course of the internship, the intern will learn the basics of a variety of issues, and experience life in the public policy and lobbying side of Washington DC.

Ideal Candidate: A strong commitment to consumer protection issues, strong writing and analytical skills , the ability to debate and speak persuasively, An enthusiasm for work in a fast paced, sometimes stressful atmosphere. An understanding of the American legislative branch is ideal.

The leading US Consumer Interest Group is looking for a policy intern to assist the organization's advocacy efforts. The intern will work with campaign and advocacy staff to demonstrate support for issues at the state and national level; writing and compiling reports. Over the course of the internship, the student will learn the basics of a variety of issues, and then reach out to individuals, media outlets, organizations, and decision-makers to build visibility and gain their support.

Ideal Candidate: A strong commitment to consumer protection issues, strong writing and analytical skills , the ability to debate and speak persuasively, an enthusiasm for work in a fast paced, sometimes stressful atmosphere.

Latino legal civil rights organization often described as the law firm of the Latino community is seeking an intern. This firm promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate should come with coursework or work experience in humanities, liberal arts, policy, or politics. The intern will have interest in the Latino community but does not have to be bilingual.

This organization reaches beyond the scope of traditional diplomacy by addressing ethnic conflict, tribal warfare, and religious hostilities.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate must have strong writing samples that reflect an understanding of diplomacy and/or a desire to work for an organization of this type. Preferred qualities: experience with research, bilingual or multilingual, and strong MS Office skills.

This organization advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots efforts, and educates the public about LGBT issues

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to the LGBT cause, a desire to continue this work on a professional level, and provide a writing sample.

This D.C.-based government affairs firm was founded with the primary goal of providing a select group of clients creative strategies to effectively represent them and their interests before the United States Government. This exciting internship provides students with a variety of opportunities. Interns typically assist principals in lobbying work for various areas including life sciences, military and defense fields. The candidate may also conduct research on laws, bills and topics as needed by company clients, write reports in both one briefs and white paper format, participate in conference calls with clients, and occasionally prepare white papers for submission to the Hill. He or she may assist with client communications, management of data and moving clients' requests forward, etc.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, familiarity with "The Hill" and the ability to assist with client communication and management of data