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MPA-IO students who have completed at least 15 credit hours in the MPA-IO Program will receive complimentary one-year AIG Student and NY/NJ Chapter memberships who continue pursuing their studies in the MPA-IO Program. Qualified students are automatically enrolled in the membership.

Pi Alpha Alpha is the global honor society for public affairs and administration. Qualified candidates must earn their MPA degrees with a 3.85 GPA. For more information, please email Pi Alpha Alpha Faculty Advisor Melissa McShea at mmcshea@jjay.cuny.edu.

The Student Travel Program provides competitive funding to help eligible John Jay students participate in conferences, competitions, trainings, research presentations, and other approved activities that advance their academic or professional development.

Complimentary ASPA Student Membership

The John Jay College MPA Program offers its students a complimentary one year student membership in the **American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)**. This resource connects classroom learning with professional practice and supports students as they prepare for careers in public service.

Students are encouraged to use their membership to explore professional interests, stay informed about issues in public administration, and build connections beyond the classroom.

To learn how to receive your complimentary membership, contact the MPA Program.

The Tow Policy Advocacy Fellowship prepares John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduate students for careers in policy advocacy at the city, state, and federal level. Tow Fellows complete hands-on internships at advocacy-focused organizations in New York City, while taking relevant coursework to enrich their fieldwork experiences.

The NACOLE Founders and Presidents Scholarship Award (FPSA) honors the significant contributions, dedication, and commitment of the NACOLE founders and past-presidents by supporting those community members, grassroots organizers, law enforcement officials, volunteers, academics, students, early career professionals with less than three years of experience, and others who are seeking information about oversight and how it can best impact their communities. The award is geared towards applicants whose attendance at the Annual Conference will benefit their communities and whose commitment to civilian oversight will be strengthened and reinforced by their participation. Membership in the organization is not required for this category.

The Investigations Intern provides support to the Investigations Branch in charge of conducting investigations into allegations of various types of wrongdoing and staff misconduct in UNFPA programmes and operations, including allegations of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment (work/sexual) and abuse of authority, involving personnel or entities in a contractual relationship with UNFPA.

The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) is seeking interns across four areas:

• Content + Marketing
• Partnerships
• Product & Tech
• Research

Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting projects, conducting research, and preparing materials, with mentorship from experienced team members.

📍 Fully remote within the United States
💰 $20–$25 per hour based on geography, or course credit arranged with your institution

🗓️ January–May or August–December, with full-time or part-time schedules that accommodate classes

To apply, submit a resume and brief cover letter identifying your preferred track, its connection to your studies, and what you hope to gain from the experience.

Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eXit9gF7

Please share with students, recent graduates, or anyone in your network who may be interested!

The MPA Program enhances collaboration between MPA students and core faculty through the provision of paid part-time research assistantship opportunities. If you wish to apply for a position, kindly fill out the Survey Monkey form available here.

The Contracts Coordinator (NYC Parks) will assist the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) with Capital Projects by coordinating all procurement activities for the Agency’s $1+ billion capital program. The deadline to apply is February 16, 2024.

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration for Children and Families, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions in multiple locations.

The Research Associate position at Mt. Auburn will support senior staff on national and local initiatives related to community investment, affordable housing, inclusive growth, small business development, workforce development, economic mobility, health equity, and various other areas. This is a fully remote position!