If you’re a member of PennDems, you probably have some interest in politics.  Maybe some of you are even looking for a career in policy or government after college.  If so, check out the Career Services 2009 Policy and Government Career Fair, Friday October 9th, 11am-3pm.

Full list of participating groups, and info session locations for the State Department & FBI, after the jump.

Careers in Public Policy and Government Panel

Tuesday, October 6th, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall

Looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of Americans and your community? You can play a vital role in addressing pressing issues through a career in government and policy.  Job and internship opportunities are available in local, state, and federal government as well as in political organizations, nonprofits, and private sector companies, in Washington DC and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and hear from three Penn alumni who have taken interesting career paths within the policy field.  They will describe how they got their start, share highlights of their work, and offer practical advice for your job and internship search.  Panelists will include:

· Rita Cohen: Senior Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Policy, Magazine Publishers of America

· Nora Fitzpatrick: Regional Affairs Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

· Brian Selander: Chief Strategy Officer, Governor Jack A. Markell’s Office (State of Delaware)

FBI Info Session

Thursday, October 8th, 4:00 pm, Arch Building, Crest  Room

Imagine - as a new college graduate - joining one of the most important law enforcement, investigative and national security organizations in the world. Today’s FBI. It’s for YOU!  FBI representatives will provide details on their university recruiting program, available positions, and how to apply.

State Department Info Session

Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 pm, Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge

Diplomat in Residence, Robert Dry, will speak about careers and internships in the State Department including Foreign Service opportunities in officer management, consular, economics, political, and public diplomacy. Internships are offered in DC offices as well as many posts overseas. Mr. Dry is a Senior Foreign Service Officer who spent the better part of three decades representing the United States in the Middle East, East and Southeast Asia, and Europe. Although an Economic Officer by career track, he is a specialist in Science Diplomacy, having served recently as Counselor for Environment, Science, Technology and Health/Non-Proliferation Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. During and following 9/11/2001, Mr. Dry served as ‘acting ambassador (Long-term Charge d’Affaires) at the U.S. Embassy in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, when he obtained access to Oman for U.S. forces to stage the war in Afghanistan (’Operation Enduring Freedom’). Mr. Dry also served Ambassador Pete Peterson as a negotiator to conclude the final normalization of relations between the U.S. and Vietnam. Since fall 2008, Mr. Dry has served as the State Department’s diplomat in residence at City College of New York where he also teaches international relations and U.S. Foreign policy. For more information, visit their website: http://careers.state.gov/students/index.html.

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Policy and Government Career Fair 2009

Friday, October 9th, 2009
11 am - 3 pm
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall
3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Have you considered a career in politics, government, policy or public service? If so, you should attend the Policy and Government Career Fair to speak to representatives who want to recruit you for jobs and internships! The full list of attendees include:

Economic/Finance
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury Inspector General For Tax Administration – Office of Audit
U.S. Treasury Department – Office of Inspector General

Environment
Environment America
Environmental Protection Agency
Student Conservation Association

Defense/Engineering/IT
Defense Contract Management Agency Philadelphia
Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
Department of Homeland Security (APCP)

Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
FEMA Region III
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Intelligence & Law Enforcement
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Federal Bureau of Investigation

International Diplomacy
U.S. Department of State

Legal
U.S. District Court, Ed of PA

Military
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
Department of the Army / CIO
U.S. Air Force – Force Support Career Field Management
USMC Officer Selection Station
U.S. Navy

Policy & Politics
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Penn in Washington Program
U.S. Public Interest Research  Group

Year of Service
Americorps VISTA
Philly Fellows
City Year Greater Philadelphia

Other
Department of Labor