INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR HISTORY MAJORS
Listed below are various internship possibilities, with the most recent additions
listed first. If you are interested in pursuing one of them, please contact Prof.
Judge (judge@lemoyne.edu). Further internship opportunities can be found on the
Career Services web page.
Agency/Firm: The Washington Center Summer Intern Abroad Program
Location: Washington DC, plus London, Oxford, Sydney, or Quebec
Duties: Seminar in DC followed by academic study in one of the above cities
Prerequisites: Approval of Le Moyne College liaison (Dr. Freie)
Terms: Unpaid; includes travel & academic credit; applications due Feb. 26
Contact: Heather Hendy 202-238-7900 www.twc.edu/internabroad internabroad@twc.edu
The Washington Center, 1333 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Agency: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Location: U.S. State Department Student Programs Office
2401 E Street NW Room H-518, Washington, DC 20522
Duties: Helping with State Dept. business in Washington or at an overseas embassy
Prerequisites: US citizen, college student in good standing
Terms: Unpaid Internship; Apllications for Fall internships due March 4
Contact: (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP)
Agency: SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER'S REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 100 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY 13261
Duties: General office operations, media monitoring, constituent services,
event planning, and research projects.
Prerequisites: High level of maturity; strong communication skills
Terms: Unpaid; minimum of 8 hours/week
Contact: Students interested in this internship should submit a resume and short 3-5 page
writing sample to Jamie_White@schumer.senate.gov.
Agency: THE STICKLEY MUSEUM
Location: 1 Stickley Drive, Manlius, NY 13104
Duties: Process & organize museum collection & corporate archives into an
electronic database, research select topics, staff visitor's desk
Prerequisites: Background in history, museum studies, library science, or visual arts
Terms: Unpaid; flexible work schedule; apply by Jan. 29.
Contact: Send resume & letter of interest to Mr. Gregory Vadney, Director
gvadney@stickley.com 315-682-5500
Agency: ONONDAGA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Location: 109 South Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202-1860
Duties: Go over last year's advertizing (from the Bar Reporter) and total up
ads & expenses, research lawyer referrals, contact potential clients
Prerequisites: college student with some accounting & computer/calculator experience
Terms: Unpaid; 2-3 hours'day, 2-3 days/week, arranged to fit intern's schedule
Contact: Nora DiMeis, Advertizing and Sponsorship Coordinator, info2@onbar.org
315-471-2667 or 315-579-2578; www.onbar.org; info@onbar.org
Agency: SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND'S OFFICE
Location: 478 Russell, Washington, DC 20510
Duties: Assist with senator's office and legislative duties
Prerequisites: US citizen, college student, highly motivated
Terms: Minimum of 4 days/week between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Gillibrand_Internship@gillibrand.senate.gov 9202) 224-1560
Apllication form available on website: http://gillibrand.senate.gov/
Agency: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE SUMMER CLERICAL PROGRAM
Location: U.S. State Department Student Programs Office
2401 E Street NW Room H-518, Washington, DC 20522
Duties: Answering phones, maintaining files, reviewing and editing correspondence,
entering data in computer, using various software, assembing/copying reports
Prerequisites: US citizen, college student, able to complete security background check
Terms: Competitive selection, paid at GS-1 to GS-4 level
Contact: US State Department, Student Programs Office, 2401 E Street NW Room H-518
Washington, DC 20522 202-261-8868 e-mail:
or apply online at http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=84800096
Agency: CONGRESSMAN DAN MAFFEI'S CONGRESSIONAL INTERN PROGRAM
Location: James Hanley Federal Bldg, 100 S. Clinton St., Syracuse NY 13261
Duties: Working with staff to help constituents, seek funding, provide press
outreach, gather information, support schedulers, process mail, draft
letters, answer phones, and research legislative issues.
Prerequisites: College student
Terms: Unpaid; applications (resume+cover letter) due by Nov 25 for spring term
Contact: Daniel Nolan at daniel.nolan@mail.house.gov or 315-423-5657
Agency: MADISON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Location: Veteran's Memorial Building, Wampsville, NY 13163
Duties: Work closely with attorneys; attend court on a regular basis
Prerequisites: Juniors & above interested in law, public service, or law enforcement
Terms: Unpaid; 2 days a week from Mon thru Thu, 9am-4pm
Contact: Send letter, resume with references & proposed work schedule to:
William G. Gabor, Madison County District Attorney, P.O. Box 578
Wampsville, NY 13163 Phone: 315-366-2236 Fax: 315-366-2503
Agency: THE WILLIAM J. CLINTON FOUNDATION
Location: 55 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027
Duties: Draft and respond to letters related to President Clinton's programs,
activities, and professional & personal relationships. Focus on issues
of global interdepedence, health, economics, education, & environment.
Prerequisites: Excellent writing & research skills, creativity, professionalism
Terms: Unpaid; 20 hrs/wk minimum; applications (resume, cover letter) due Sep 9
Contact: Julie Becker, 646-775-9127, fax: 646-775-9105, www.clintonfoundation.org
Agency: SUNY BROCKPORT WASHINGTON INTERN PROGRAM
Location: Washington DC
Duties: Choice of spring/summer/fall internships in politics, public policy, etc.
Prerequisites: College student interested in politics or public policy
Terms: Unpaid; earn 12-16 college credits: take classes; do internship project
Contact: www.brockport.edu/washington 202-659-4320 sunywashsem@elinkisp.com
Agency: THE WHITE HOUSE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Location: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC
Duties: Assist with White House office duties; attend weekly lectures
by senior White House staff; help at White House social events;
volunteer in community service projects.
Prerequisites: US Citizen, 18 or older, college student or recent grad
Terms: Unpaid; work May 22 to Aug 14; applications due March 22
Contact: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/Internships/
Agency/Firm: The Washington Center DoD Summer Intern Program for Diverse Groups
Location: U.S. Department of Defense, Washington DC
Duties: weapon systems analysis, military-to-military relations, maintaining web
sites, social programs, budget analysi, reviewing reports from Congress
Prerequisites: U.S. citizen, 2.5 GPA or above, 2nd-semester sophomore or above; approval
of Le Moyne College liaison (Dr. Freie). Students of diverse backgrounds
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Terms: Housing in DC, stipend for expenses, academic credit; applications due Feb. 2
Contact: Danielle Gaquin Program Coordinator 202-238-7906 or 800-486-8921
danielle.gaquin@twc.edu (The Washington Center, 1333 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036)
Agency/Firm: George and Rebecca Barnes Foundation
Location: 1600 James Street, Syracuse, New York 13203
Duties: Helping with research, program coordination, distribution of materials, event
planning, office needs and general office and field projects.
Prerequisites: Willingness to help with programs & tasks & collaborate with Board & Foundation
members as well as other interns; well organized & self-motivated; comfortable
in diverse settings & diverse communities. College juniors, seniors, or grads
History or English majors preferred.
Terms: Variable hours; 10-20 hours/week; unpaid
Contact: Karen Howe, President, Board of Directors
315-254-4633 kmhowe@baldor.com
Agency/Firm: Jumpstart Syracuse
Location: Le Moyne College
Duties: Read stories, sing songs, play games to support young children's school readiness.
Prerequisites: Dedication to working with young children to prepare them for school.
Must be available M/W 2:30-5:15pm or T/Th 2:30-5:15pm.
Terms: 8-12 hours/week; hourly wage plus $1,000 to use toward tuition
Contact: Tina Minervini, Site Manager 315-445-4652 fax: 315-445-6020
minervcm@lemoyne.edu www.jstart.org/apply
Agency/Firm: L. & J.G. Stickley, The Stickley Museum
Location: 1 Stickley Drive, Manlius, NY, 13104
Duties: Processing museum collection into electronic database, organizing archival
information in storage facilities, performing research on objects in the col-
lection, adapting collections for web database, staffing visitor services desk
Prerequisites: Familiarity with collections care and management procedures. Also desirable:
museum experience, experience with collections care, management & registration
methods, experience with PastPerfect software, knowledge of American furniture
history, 20th century decorative arts history, or American arts+crafts history.
Terms: 5 hrs/wk, variable hours, unpaid
Contact: Gregory Vadney gvadney@stickley.com 315-682-5500 ext 2616, 315-682-6306 (fax)
Agency/Firm: Manlius Historical Society and Museum
Location: 109 Pleasant Street, Manlius, NY, 13104
Duties: Collections management, research of primary sources, exhibit/program design.
Arrangement & description of historical documents and/or artifacts; inputting
info into new database software; implementing at least one exhibit and/or
educational program that uses M.H.S. collections to educate the community.
Prerequisites: Major in history preferred, computer & organizational skills, neatness,
ability to work independently, interest in local history of CNY
Terms: Unpaid, variable, 10-20 hrs/wk, M-F 9-12 preferred (occasional Sat.) Flexible
start date (ASAP) 1 position for summer (May-Aug), fall (Sep-Dec), and spring.
Contact: Elizabeth Smith, Executive Director (mhsdirector@aol.com)
315-682-6660 ext 315-682-3252 (fax) Start: ASAP
Agency/Firm: Michael F. Donnelly, Attorney at Law
Location: 333 E.Onondaga St., Suite 300, Syracuse, NY 13202
Duties: Phone calls, faxes, e-mails, clerical work
Prerequisites: Pre-law students preferred
Terms: Unpaid; hours flexible
Contact: michael.f.donnelly@gmail.com; 315-425-1870
Agency/Firm: ARC OF ONONDAGA (Association for Retarded Citizens)
Location: 600 S. Wilbur Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204
Duties: Work with documents & photos to create a corporate history program, write
a popular history of the agency since 1951, preserve historical materials,
create historical displays, and fulfill other duties assigned.
Prerequisites: Major in history or related field; strong writing skills
Terms: Unpaid, 3-15 hours/week, flexible hours
Contact: Michael Kieloch, Marketing & Communications Specialist, mkieloch@arcon.org
315-476-7441 ext. 144 (fax: 467-7446)
Agency/Firm: COTE, LIMPERT & VAN DYKE, LLP
Location: 214 North State Street, Syracuse
Duties: Legal Assistant to help trial lawyers to process personal injury and
medical malpractice law suit trials, etc.
Prerequisites: Flexibility
Contact: Joanne Van Dyke, Esq. at (315) 478-3074 fax: 478-3094
Agency/Firm Contemporary Personnel Staffing
Location 904 Seventh North Street, Manlius, NY, 13104
Duties Work with genealogy/research experts to update 3-vol. History & Genealogy
of the Pomeroy Family (1912-1922), researching Pomeroys in America & beyond.
Prerequisites Genealogical research & strong computer skills required.
Terms $8/hr, up to 19 hrs/wk, M-Th 1-5 pm, temp. hire, apply ASAP
Contact Michele Carey jobs@cpsprofessionals.com 315-457-2500, fax: 315-457-1400
Agency/Firm U.S. Supreme Court Judicial Internship Program
Location 1 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20543
Duties Clerical duties, background research, preparing letters and memos, etc.
Prerequisites Research and communication skills; course work on constitutional law
Terms 40 hrs/week, unpaid, with possibility of $1000 scholarship
Contact See www.supremecourtus.gov/jobs/jip/jip.html for more details and
online application. Application due October '07 for spring semester '08.
Agency/Firm New York State Senate Undergraduate Assistants Program (Albany, NY)
Location Legislative Office Bldg, 80 Swan St., Suite 1426, Albany, NY 12247
Duties Work with a state senator; observe & participate in state government
Prerequisites Must be US citizen & full time student with GPA of 3.0 or better
Terms 35 hrs/week, Jan 4 - Apr 25, 2007, $4140 stipend, up to 15 credits
Contact Krista Ketterer, Director: 518-445-2611 or students@senate.state.ny.us
Application due October '07: www.senate.state.ny.us click "Student Programs"
Agency/Firm Landmark Genealogy Project c/o Contemporary Personnel Staffing
Location 904 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088
Duties Research & Data Entry: History & Genealogy of the Pomeroy Family
Prerequisites Exellent computer skills and genealogical research experience
Terms $8-9/hour, up to 19 hrs/week, Mon-Thu 8:15-12:15 or 1:15-5:15
Contact Ellen & Bridget at jobs@cpsprofessionals.com
315-457-2500 or fax resume to 315-457-1400
Agency/Firm Fair Housing Council of Central New York (FHCCNY)
Location 327 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY, 132
Duties Help curb housing discrimination through advocacy, educating people
about their rights, and creating/sustaining diverse neighborhoods
Prerequisites Computer proficient, dedicated to civil rights, patient, articulate
Terms Unpaid; flexible days/hours/start+end dates
Contact Alanna Gothard TCAlanna@aol.com 315-471-0420 fax: 471-0549
Agency/Firm U.S. Attorney's Office
Location Syracuse, New York
Duties Basic office duties, helping with legal documents, inventory, accounts,
procurement, budget, law library, and human resources
Prerequisites Basic office duties; Justice Department background check
Terms Unpaid
Contact Martha Stratton, Administrative Officer, 448-0645, Martha.Stratton@usdoj.gov
Agency/Firm Onondaga Historical Association
Richard and Carolyn Wright Research Center and Archives
Location 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Duties Processing historic documents in a variety of media, responding to
research requests from the public, assisting in grant writing, etc.
Prerequisites Study, prior experience or serious interest in history is encouraged.
Contact Michael Flanagan, Archivist and Research Center Manager
428-1864 or oharchivist@yahoo.com
Agency/Firm Martin, Ganotis, Brown, Mould & Currie Law Firm, Dewitt, NY
Location 5790 Widewaters Pkwy, Dewitt, NY 13214
Duties Typing of correspondence and legal documents, record management
and organization, filing of records and photocopying.
Prerequisites Typing and clerical skills
Terms Part time paid position; minimum 10 flexible hours per week
Contact Charles E. Patton 315-449-2616 or Fax 315-449-4315. Indicate
in cover letter that you are applying for PT clerical position.
Agency/Firm: Sainte Marie among the Iroquois
Location: 106 Lake Dr.(Rte 370/Onondaga Lake Pkwy) Liverpool, NY 13088
Duties: Exhibit development & living history projects, period costumes
Prerequisites: Interest in 17th century history: French/Jesuit/Iroquois life
Terms: Unpaid volunteers, flexible hours, weekdays and/or weekends
Contact: Linda Hughson Pacelli, Coordinator of Volunteers (315)453-6768
Agency/Firm: United States District Court
Location: 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY, 13261
Duties: help with court/jury proceedings, data entry, filing, copying, projects
Prerequisites: General computer and office skills; good written and oral communication
Terms: Flexible hours, flexible start & end date, unpaid
Contact: Daniel McAllister mcallist@nynd.uscourts.gov
phone: 234-8505 fax: 234-8501
Agency/Firm: New York State Assembly Intern Committee
Location: Room 104A, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Duties: Assist with policy-making and legislative process
Prerequisites: US Citizen; resident or full-time student in NY State
Terms: Jan-May, $3,500 stipend, college credit
Contact: intern@assembly.state.ny.us 518-455-4704 Fax 518-455-4705
http://assembly.state.ny.us:/internship/
(See Mark Schappert, Career Services, RH344 for applications)
Agency/Firm: Law Office of S. Robert Williams
Location: 250 Harrison, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13039
Duties: Legal Assistant, congenial work place, hands-on legal work
Prerequisites: Typing; MS Word; Westlaw; Phone skills
Terms: Flexible hours (10-20 hrs/wk; compensation negotiable
Contact: S. Robert Williams/Michelle Ellsworth maellswo@syr.edu
(315) 472-7250 (fax) 476-5350
Agency/Firm: Law Office of James E. Corl
Location: 6035 Route 1, Cicero, NY
Duties: Help with date entry, files, processing cases, assisting attorney
Prerequisites: Flexibility, willingness to learn evidence, etc.
Contact: James E. Corl, 699-9585
Agency/Firm: St. Matthew's Elementary School
Location: East Syracuse, NY (2 miles northeast of Le Moyne)
Duties: Assist with grant research and corporate fund raising
Prerequisites: Self-motivation, organizational skills, phone etiquette
Terms: 10 hours per week; flexible work hours
Contact: Sister Marianne (principal) 437-1339
Agency/Firm: Loretto / Nottingham RHCF
Location: 1305 Nottingham Road, Jamesville, NY 13078
Duties: Assist with grant preparation & research care for aging
Prerequisites: Writing/verbal/computer/internet/multi-tasking skills
Terms: Min. 8 hrs/wk, flexible hrs, possible stipend, start ASAP
Contact: Mary Beth Oxendine 315-251-2662 x3017 oxenma@lorettosystem.org
Agency/Firm: NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Location: 6105 E. Seneca Tnpk, Jamesville, NY 13078
Duties: Assisting with Historic Preservation or Museum Programs
Prerequisite: Personal Vehicle for transportation to Jamesville
Terms: Negotiable
Contact: Pat Urquhart 315/492-1756 (fax: 492-3277)
Agency/Firm: SPANISH ACTION LEAGUE OF ONONDAGA COUNTY
Location: 700 Oswego Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
Duties: Compile a history of the Spanish Action League
Prerequisites: Historical Research, Writing, Organizational Skills
Terms: Negotiable
Contact: Fanny Villareal de Canavan, 315/475-6153 (fax: 474-5767)
Agency: Firm: UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Location: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024
Duties: Work with documents, photographs, films, videos, etc.
Prerequistes: Knowledge of Modern European History and Language
Terms: One semester, full or part-time, paid or unpaid
Contact: Internship Office, 202/479-9738 (9-5, M thru F)
Agency/Firm: LE MOYNE HISTORY DEPARTMENT
Location: Le Moyne College Campus
Duties: Research or Course Assistant for Faculty
Prerequisites: Good basic research skills & knowledge of history
Contact: Prof. Edward Judge, 445-4472
Agency/Firm Onondaga Historical Association
Location 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, 13202
Duties Duties will include work on our 2 major fund raisers: the annual Ghost Walk
& Gambrinus Brew Fest. Responsibilities will include clerical work, possible
graphics design, communication skills, & day to day museum operations.
Prerequisite Must be willing to give 6-8 hrs a week, familiarity with graphic design is
helpful but not necessary, must have experience with Word and Excel.
Terms Variable hours, 6-8 hours/week, 8-10 weeks or more
Contact Gary Melchiorre (garymelchiorre@yahoo.com) 428-1864
Kate Hennigan (henniganksge@yahoo.com) 471-2133 (fax)
Agency/Firm: CYSTIC FYBROSIS FOUNDATION
Location: 6700 Old Collamer Rd, Suite 107, E. Syracuse, NY 13057
Duties: Help with fundraising, planning, mailing, and events
Prerequisites: Public Relations Skills
Contact: Rosalyn Bandy, 315/463-7965 (fax: 463-8221)
Agency/Firm: MARCH OF DIMES OF CENTRAL NY
Location: 5 Adler Drive, Syracuse, NY 13057
Duties: Fundraising, phone calls, teams, sponsorship
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
Contact: Nina Alhino, 315/463-0700 (fax: 463-4433)
Agency/Firm: CABLExpress TECHNOLOGIES
Location: 5404 North Bay Rd, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Duties: Organizing/Cataloguing Museum/Family History Items
Prerequisite: NY State Drivers License
Terms: Summer Internship 8:00-5:00 MTWTF
Contact: LMC Career Services (leave resume)
Agency/Firm: NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER FRAUD BUREAU
Location: State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224
Duties: Facilitate Mediation/Resolution of Consumer Fraud Cases
Prerequisites: Communication/Analytical Skills
Terms: Flexible days & hours
Contact: Michael Gleason 518/474-5481 fax: 518/474-3618
Agency/Firm: ONONDAGA COUNTY YOUTH COURT (NEW JUSTICE SERVICES)
Location: 1153 W. Fayette St., Suite 301, Syracuse, NY 13204
Duties: Working in youth court with young people to reduce
repeat instances of juvenile crime
Prerequisites: Interest in criminal justice; can work flexible hours.
Terms: Flexible evening hours to help out in youth court
Contact: Nancy Phillips 315/471-4676
Agency/Firm: ERIC MOWER AND ASSOCIATES (visit www.mower.com)
Location: 500 Plum Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
Duties: Advertising, public relations, sales, media or marketing
Prerequisites: Creativity and strong communications skills
Terms: Flexible
Contact: Amy Abiusi 315/446-1014 ext 3361 aabiusi@eric.mower.com
Agency/Firm: ERIE CANAL MUSEUM
Location: 318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse, Ny 13202
Duties: Helping with patrons, projects, exhibits, giftshop
Prerequisites: Interest in museums and local history
Terms: Summer: 20 hrs/wk, incl. Sun & Mon; pay unspecified
Contact: Steve Caraccilo 315/471-0593 (fax: 471-7220)
Agency/Firm: ONONDAGA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Location: 1000 State Tower Bldg, Syracuse, NY 13202
Duties: Aiding with Lawyer Referal Service & Attorney/Client
mail & phone followup; some data entry.
Prerequisites: Positive attitute, attention to detail, strong
communication skills & general computer skills
Terms: 10-20 hours per week volunteer work
Contact: Helen B. Druce, 315/471-2667
Agency/Firm: NY STATE ASSEMBLYMAN WILLIAM MAGNARELLI
Location: 333 E. Washington, Room 840, Syracuse, NY 13202
Duties: Help with legislation, budget, constituent calls
Prerequisites: Clerical, phone, & light computer skills
Terms: Unpaid
Contact: Sue McSweeney/Christine Sears 315/428-9651
Agency/Firm: OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JERROLD NADLER
Location: 201 Varick St. Suite 669, New York, NY 10014
Duties: Community outreach, constituent concerns, office work
Prerequisites: Strong communication/writing skills
Terms: Unpaid, flexible hours, minimum 8 hrs/wk
Contact: Leah Kane (212)367-7350 leah.kane@mail.house.gov
Agency/Firm: TOWN OF CATO JUSTICE COURT
Location: Town of Cato Municipal Bldg (10 mi. west of Syracuse)
Duties: Help prepare reports, case files & warrants; attend
court sessions, meet with attorneys & police
Prerequisites: Interest in Law; available as soon as possble
Terms: Unpaid, Flexible Hours, beginning as soon as possible
Contact: Jim Dishaw, 626-6782; 445-4500; dishawjp@lemoyne.edu
Agency/Firm: DEMOCRACY MATTERS
Location: 2170 Bonney Rd, Hamilton, NY 13346 (work at LeMoyne Campus)
Duties: Le Moyne Campus Coordinator: educate & mobilize students;
lobby & advocate for campaign finance reform
Prerequisites: Undergrad with writing, speaking & organization skills
Terms: $750 semester, 3-10 hrs/week, 2001-02 school year
Contact: Anne Weinberg, 315/824-9940, weinberg@dreamscape.com
Agency/Firm: ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT (NEW YORK CITY)
Location: Public Advocate's Office, 1 Centre St, New York, NY 10007
Duties: Monitor & review NYPD police discipline cases
Prerequisites: Interest in Criminal Justice
Terms: Unpaid Summer Research Assistant; NY City 5/28-8/17
Contact: Cover Letter, resume & writing sample to Alison Mann
(fax) 212/669-4701
Agency/Firm: SYRACUSE 20/20
Location: 500 S. Salina, Suite 900, Syracuse, MY 13202
Duties: Help with initiatives re: Syracuse schools, neighborhood
assessment, 20/20 website, youth development project
Prerequisites: Research/internet/organizational/clerical/MSWord skills
Terms: Unpaid, 4-8 hours per week
Contact: Frank Lazarski, 423-7823 (Fax: 471-0115)
Agency/Firm: LEGISLATIVE INTERN PROGRAM, CSEA-AFSCME LOCAL 1000
Location: CSEA-PAF, 143 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Duties: Lobbying, Tracking Legislation, Planning Events,
Strategies & Correspondence for major labor union
Prerequisites: Interest in Law, Politics, Labor Relations
Terms: Jan-June 2001, $1200/month, in Albany
Contact: Mike Neidl, 518/463-8622, csea61@capital.net; Send
resume, 3 references & writing sample to above address
Agency/Firm: TOWN OF CICERO (TOWN HALL)
Location: 8236 Main St (Rte 11), Cicero, NY 13039
Duties: Catalogue, Organize, Computerize Historical Documents
Prerequisites: Light Computer Skills (WordPerfect, etc.)
Terms: Unpaid, Fall and/or Spring Term, up to 10 hours/week
Contact: Jody Rogers (Parks & Rec Director) 315/699-5233
Agency/Firm: YOUNG ADULT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES (YAPA.com)
(Helps students transition to new jobs)
Location: 115 E. Jefferson, Suite 400, Syracuse, NY 13202
Duties: Help with promotional events, internet research,
compiling data bases, writing documents & letters
Prerequisites: Internet & MS Word skills, dedicated, team player
Terms: Unpaid, flexible hours, fall semester 2000
Contact: Theresa Sheehan 315/476-0370 ext 15, fax 476-0388
Agency/Firm: CRAFT ALLIANCE OF NEW YORK STATE
Location: 501 West Fayette, Syracuse, NY 13204
Duties: Research traditional crafts, artisans, techniques,
media, crops; compile databases, maps, brochures
Prerequisites: Computer, database, research & writing skills
Terms: Unpaid
Contact: Mick Mather, 315/472-4245
Agency/Firm: NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
Location: Albany, NY
Duties: Assist legislators & take state govt. course
Prerequisites: Interest in politics, history, public service
Terms: $3500 for spring term: Apply by Nov. 1
Contact: Jim Murphy, Intern Director 518/445-4704
Agency/Firm: NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Location: 2002 Cultural Education Ctr, Albany, NY 12230
Duties: Help with maintaining & updating museum
Prerequisites: Interest in history, education, anthropology, etc.
Terms: Academic Credit (unpaid)
Contact: Brian Malloy, 518/402-5869 fax: 518/486-7252
Agency/Firm: OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D, Roch)
Location: 2347 Rayburn Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20515
Duties: Draft letters & briefs, attend hearings, research
issues, help with office duties
Prerequisites: Initiative, Organization/Writing Skills; Reliable
Terms: Academic credit
Contact: Mary Beth Kotary 202/225-3615
Agency/Firm: ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Location: Le Moyne College Campus
Duties: Coordinate "Up til Dawn" campus fundraiser
(entertainment, public relations, facilities, etc)
Prerequisites: Ability to fulfill these duties
Terms: $7.50/hr; work under direction of Albany office
Contact: Career Services RH 344, 445-4185
Campus Information session Tues 9/12 7:30pm
Campus interviews Wed 9/13
Agency: THE WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Location: Old Executive Office Bldg Rm 84, Washington DC 20502
Duries: Assist with White House complex Executive Office duties
Prerequisites: Academic excellence & commitment to public service
Terms: 25 hours/3days per week; unpaid
Contact: Patrick Crawford, Director 202/456-2742 fax 456-5123
or Le Moyne Career Services RH 344, 445-4716
Agency: LE MOYNE COLLEGE ARCHIVES
Location: Falcone Library, Le Moyne College
Duties: Help process & organize archival materials
Prerequisites: Sophomore with organizational & clerical skills
Period: Fall, 2000; Spring 2001
Contact: Fr. William Bosch, College Archivist, 445-4732
Terms: $5.50/hour, if eligible for work-study wages
Fr. Bosch prefers a sophomore student who could
learn this job & work at it for the next 3 years
Agency: LE MOYNE HISTORY DEPARTMENT
Location: Fourth Floor Reilly Hall
Duties: Help develop HST Dept & Islamic Studies Website
Generate images for slides and/or PowerPoint
Help arrange community event (e.g. Film Festival)
Prerequisites: Computer & web (html) skills
Contact: Profs. Keith Watenpaugh & Edward Judge, 445-4472
Terms: 9 hours per week for 3 credits; unpaid
Agency/Firm: WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
Location: 2 Museum Lane, Waterford, NY 12188
Duties: Prepare, store & care for artifacts & exhibits
Prerequisites: Computer skills, history or art history courses
Contact: Suzi Dorko, Director, 518/238-0809
Agency/Firm: CITY OF YONKERS CORPORATION COUNSEL
Location: Room 300 City Hall, Yonkers, NY 10701
Duties: Help with clerical work & trial preparation
Prerequisites: Clerical skills: filing, typing, photocopying
Contact: Lee Ann Crossley 914/377-6230
Agency: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Location: 2401 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20522
Duties: Aiding Dept officials & Foreign Service officers
Prerequisites: Interest in Diplomacy and International Affairs
Period: Summer 2000, Fall 2000 or Winter 2001
Contact: Lynn Green(202-261-8841) www.state.gov/www/careers
(packets available in Career Services Library)
Agency: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Location: 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington DC 20420
Duties: Help process benefits claims, general admin
Prerequisites: Interest in law, politics, public admin, MIS
Period: Winter Break (unpaid) or Summer (paid)
Contact: Kevin Taugher (LeMoyne Grad) 202-565-6159: Letter
of Interest & resume to Career Services by 11/26.
Agency: OFFICE OF THE CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT
Location: Downtown Syracuse
Duties: Helping prepare case files & process court orders
Other: Observing hearings, trials, pleas, sentencing
Prerequisites: Oranizational & Communication skills
Contact: Lawrence Baerman, Court Clerk 315/234-8516
Agency/Firm: NY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CONSUMER FRAUD BUREAU
Location: State Capitol, Albany (Dec/Jan 1999-2000: Xmas Break)
Duties: Helping to mediate & resolve consumer complaints
Prerequisites: Communication & analytical skills
Contact: Michael Gleason/Rebecca Frament 518/474-7311
Agency/Firm: OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMAN WILLIAM B. MAGNARELLI
Location: State office Bldg., 333 E. Washington St., Syracuse
Duties: Helping with constituents, issues, office operations
Prerequisites: Organizational, telephone, & light computer skills
Contact: Sue McSweeney/Christine Sears 428-9651
Agency/Firm: U.S. FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT
Location: Federal Building, Downtown Syracuse
Duties: Processing judgments, clerical duties, etc.
Prerequisites: Some computer skills desirable
Contact: Bill Kaminska, 448-0527
Agency/Firm: MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (MoST)
Location: Downtown Syracuse (500 S. Franklin)
Duties: Archiving photographic records on local history
Prerequisites: Interest in sorting & handling of historic photos
Pay/Benefits: Unpaid/ /bus tokens, MoST membership, IMAX tickets
Contact: Mary Eileen Wood
Agency/Firm: DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: Downtown Syracuse at State Office Building
Duties: Helping investigate sexual harassment complaints
Prerequisites: Basic Computer/Word Processing Skills
Contact: Susan Scheuerman
Agency/Firm: DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Location: Downtown Syracuse
Duties: Helping to process felony & misdemeanor cases for
Justice Bureau/Economic Crimes Bureau
Prerequisites: Background check & confidentiality statement
Contact: Don Fico
Agency/Firm: MARSHALL'S BOOK STORE
Location: 340 Erie Boulevard, Dewitt
Duties: General assistance, organization, display, etc.
Prerequisites: Organizational Skills, reliability, creativity
Contact: David Cimpi, Store manager
Agency/Firm: PILOT COMMUNICATIONS (WNSS radio, WSTM-TV)
Location: 1064 James St., Syracuse
Duties: Helping newscaster Dave White prepare newscasts
Prerequisites: Interest in broadcasting & current events
Contact: Laura Serway, 472-0200 ext224
Agency/Firm: BOND, SCHOENECK & KING LAW FIRM
Location: Downtown Syracuse (One Lincoln Center)
Duties: General assistance
Prerequisites: Flexibility, willingness to learn evidence, etc.
Contact: H. J. Hubert
Agency/Firm: NOREEN REALE FALCONE LIBRARY
Location: Le Moyne College Campus
Duties: Assistance, input, organization, catalog, display
Prerequisites: Basic computer, library and research skills
Contact: Inga Barnello, 445-4326
Agency/Firm: LE MOYNE HISTORY DEPARTMENT
Location: Le Moyne College Campus
Duties: Research or Course Assistant for Faculty
Prerequisites: Good basic research skills & knowledge of history
Contact: Prof. Edward Judge, 445-4472
VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sometimes work at a local volunteer agency can count for
internship credit, as long as it is related to your education and
career goals and you fulfill the basic internship requirements. As
with any internship, it takes 42 work hours, (typically 3 hours per
week for 14 weeks) to earn 1 credit, or 126 work hours (typically
9 hours per week for 14 weeks) to earn 3 credits. However, this can
be done over a longer or a shorter period, depending on your
schedule. Here are some possibilities:
CITY OF SYRACUSE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT (473-4300) Helping
to tutor children in after-school program.
TOWN OF SALINA CIVIC CENTER PROGRAMS (455-7096) Helping with pre-
school, after-school, teen & tutoring programs.
BRIGHTON FAMILY CENTER (424-9378) Helping with pre-school, after-
school, & teen programs.
VINCENT HOUSE (475-9844) Helping with pre-school, after-school, &
teen programs.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ONONDAGA COUNTY (470-3369) Helping a
young person learn and serving as a role model.
HAWLEY YOUTH ORGANIZATION (472-6343) Helping with pre-school,
elementary, teen & respite programs.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES (478-1462) Internships in advocacy,
outreach, & respite for persons with disabilities.
NEAR EASTSIDE ADVENTURES (472-6362) Helping with pre-school, after-
school, Saturday & "Yess" programs.