Political Science

Looking for Field Canvassers (Portland, Bangor) Summer Canvassers for a Fair Share Economy! (Portland, ME)The Maine People’s Alliance (MPA) is a statewide, nonprofit, grassroots community action group with a membership of more than 32,000 households. This fall we kicked off our new Fair Share Economy Campaign and we’re looking for enthusiastic, determined additions to our […]

Organization: Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee Location: Augusta (partial telecommute available) Hours Per Week: 15-20+ Are you looking to work in Maine politics? The Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee – the only statewide organization whose sole purpose is to elect Democrats to the state senate – is looking for sharp, young minds for our summer […]

Summer online courses can be a great way to fulfill your UMaine degree requirements in a flexible way during the summer months. This summer the Political Science Department will be offering a several courses. Registration for summer courses can be done at the same time as registration for fall. Here’s what we will be offering. […]

A great opportunity for recent or soon-to-be political science graduates. See message below. Job description available here. Job application available here. Attached please find the job announcement and application materials for an exciting one-year paid fellowship at the Environmental Health Strategy Center, based in Portland. This fellowship is designed for recent college graduates interested in pursuing a […]

The office of U.S. Congressman Michael Michaud (ME-02) is currently accepting applications for full and part-time summer semester interns beginning in May. Daily tasks will vary and include answering phones, running errands, researching legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attending hearings and briefings, and answering constituent letters on various issues before the House. As […]

The 2013 Political Science Newsletter, “News From North Stevens”  is now available. In it, we look at the numerous accomplishments and achievements of our faculty, students, and alumni over the past year.

Graton Constitutional Essay Contest—2013 Three prizes of $1,500, $1,000, and $700 have been authorized for the best essays on the constitutional subject listed below. The awards are made from the income from shares of stock held in trust by the University of Maine and established for this purposed by the late Claude Dewing Graton, Class […]

The Kenneth Palmer Maine State Legislative Internship Program is open to juniors and seniors on a competitive basis. It involves working on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Augusta for approximately 14 weeks, from early January until early May. Students are assigned to the office of a member of the legislative leadership. Readings and reports are required in […]

PETER MADIGAN ‘81 CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM This program offers students the opportunity to earn 9-12 credits working in the Washington D.C. offices of Maine’s members of Congress during the Spring Semester.  Past interns have described their experience in D.C. as the highlight of their college careers.  Interns are paid a stipend for their work which […]

The Political Science Department is excited to announce the creation of two new minors, effective with the Fall 2012 semester. The minors are in Political Theory and The Constitution & American Law. Please contact visit the Majors & Minors tab on our website for additional information.