Project Vote Smart is a national research organization founded by politically diverse leaders such as former President Jimmy Carter, and former President Gerald Ford, Newt Gingrich and Barbara Lee and many other prominent political leaders. We are a highly respected political resource. In a political climate dominated by spin, hype and misinformation Project Vote Smart is fighting back with the facts.

University of Arizona students have the unique and prestigious opportunity to get credit and add a professional political internship to their resume without going to Washington, D.C.!

• Legislative Research - Compile voting records for legislators in all 50 states and research important legislation. Write easy-to-understand summaries for the public.
• Public Statements - Compile speeches and public statements by candidates and officials for our keyword-searchable database.
• Interns must commit at least 9 hours a week and will spend a minimum of 135 hours per semester to earn 3 college credits. In addition, we also offer the internship on a community service/volunteer basis.

• Dedication to the Project's mission to provide accurate non-partisan information
• Interest in current events and the political process
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to civic involvement

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to internaz@votesmart.org as soon as possible! Accepting applications for Summer and Fall.

University of Arizona: Talk to your advisor about arranging credit. All students can get credit through the Political Science Department. See our listing in the on-line course catalog: POL 393G.

Pima Students: Contact Professor Erich Saphir to sign up for POS 290: esaphir@pima.edu