Learn how you can participate in this program supporting research at minority-serving institutions.

September 8, 2022 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Zoom

Please join NSF's Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) for an informational webinar about the Build and Broaden program on September 8, 2022, from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern.

The Build and Broaden program supports cutting-edge research, training opportunities and new research infrastructure in the social, behavioral and economic sciences at minority-serving institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities.

This event will feature:

• Presentations from SBE program directors Enrique Pumar, Josie Miranda and Lee Walker about the Build and Broaden program.
• A Q&A session for participants to ask questions.

Advanced registration is required. Register for the Build and Broaden webinar.

Real-time captions will be displayed in the Zoom application during the event. If you don't see the captions, please click the closed caption button in Zoom. 

To request other reasonable accommodations, please contact SBE meeting support by August 25.

If you cannot attend, a recording of the webinar will be posted on the event page.

Meeting Type
Webcast

Contacts
Enrique Pumar, (703) 292-5188, email:epumar@nsf.gov
Alexander A Romero II, (703) 292-2184, email:alromero@nsf.gov

NSF Related Organizations
Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
Division of Social and Economic Sciences

Related Programs
Build and Broaden 3.0: Enhancing Social, Behavioral and Economic Science Research and Capacity at Minority-Serving Institutions

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About The Series

Join a leading statewide Democratic campaign as a stipend intern to help elect Brooke Lierman as Maryland's first woman Comptroller and to learn about how campaigns work! Learn about Brooke at BrookeLierman.com 

Students will work a flexible schedule with the goal of working 15 hours per week based around their school schedule.

Seeking students who have an enthusiasm for civic life, liberal politics, and are interested in learning new skills and meeting new people! No prior political experience is needed.

Start date: The goal start date is September 6th although the internship can start sooner based on candidate availability.

End date: November 9th - Day after Election Day

 Goal is 15 hours per week with schedule flexibility.

Pay: Interns will receive a stipend paid out on the first and fifteenth of each month through the General Election.

Virtual or in-person: The internship will take place in person with specific elements able to be done virtually.

Brooke will focus on solving the many income-based issues facing Maryland communities, families, and small businesses. She will work to unlock the potential that exists in this state but which is out of reach for so many!

Duties 

- You will be a lead for direct voter contact

- You will help amplify the campaign's message via social media, events, and event recruitment

- You will help plan, find and execute campaign events

- You will learn how to network with activists in your area

- You will learn how to use VAN -VoteBuilder- upon which all Democratic campaigns rely.

-You will help input data, manage administrative tasks, etc.

- You will interact with voters at events around the state and contact voters in key areas around the state (including by phone, canvass, and text)

-You will be involved in program planning and brainstorming and input will be welcome on any work of the campaign

-Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a letter of recommendation and a member of the campaign will be happy to serve as a reference for future opportunities

Requirements:

1. Legal ability to work in the US

2. Reliable transportation

3. Ability to attend events on weekends

4. A comfort level (with training) talking to members of the public about politics

To Apply:

1. Email your resume to jarid@brookelierman.com with the subject line "Internship Application"

OR

2. Complete this Google Form

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

Deadline to Apply: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis but there is a limited amount of spots.