Find Experts in a specific sector to learn about jobs/internships and connect with alumni
- Sanford School: Policy International Development, Politics, Advocacy, Campaigns
- Gross Hall: Energy Sector Careers
- Nicholas School: Paid Environmental Internships
- John Hope Franklin Building: State Department Careers
- Trent Hall: Global Health Careers
- The Ruby: Careers in Advocacy through Film & Media
- Career Center (Bryan Center): Internship Funding and Internship/Job Search Support
Sanford School of Public Policy
Jobs & Alumni in Policy, Advocacy and Politics
Sanford Embark Program (student-led initiative exploring jobs and engaging with alumni)
Contact: suz.allen@duke.edu, Assistant Director of Internships & Program Coordinator for Embark
Financial Support for Internships
Public Policy majors who receive financial aid from Duke are eligible to apply for funding to support the internship that is required for the major.
Foreign Affairs
American Grand Strategies
Contact: paige.rotunda@duke.edu, Program Manager, American Grand Strategies
Cyber Security
Duke Cyber Team (student run)
Contact: riya.mohan@duke.edu and shristi.sharma@duke.edu
International Development
Contact: marion.pratt@duke.edu, Director of Global Careers, Sanford School
Political Engagement
POLIS
Contact: Meg Bittle, mb765@duke.edu, Senior Program Coordinator
Political Engagement, Arts Policy Internships and Research & Service with Community-Based Orgs
Hart Leadership Program
Contact: thalia.halloran@duke.edu, Associate in Research, Hart Leadership Program
The Duke Career Center: Internship Funding and Internship/Job Search Support
More ideas and job/internship listings for Careers in Politics, Policy & Advocacy
Contact: angela.bonner@duke.edu, Assistant Director, Sanford Career Services
- Go to her drop-in advising hours on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 am in Rubenstein Room 142!
Tips on Informational Interviews
Visit https://careerhub.students.duke.edu/resources/informational-interviewing-guide/
Financial Support for Internships:
Trent Hall
Global Health Careers
Contact: nicole.m.mitchell@duke.edu, Asst. Director, Career Services, Duke Career Center
Gross Hall
Energy Sector Careers
Contact: stacy.peterson@duke.edu, Assistant Director for Student & Alumni Engagement for the Energy Initiative
The Nicholas School of the Environment
Stanback Environmental Internships (PAID and open only to Duke Students)
Contact: nicholas-stanback@duke.edu, Stanback Staff
The Ruby
Careers in Advocacy through Film & Media
https://artscenter.duke.edu/about-the-arts-center/
John Hope Franklin Center
State Department Careers
Contact: jhfc@duke.edu
201 Science Dr, Durham, NC 27708
(919) 613-7426
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