One goal of American Progress is to inspire and educate the younger generation of progressive Americans. The Center offers full and part-time internships every summer and academic semester.  Successful applicants will be bright, highly motivated scholars with strong academic records and an interest and aptitude for public policy and/or political communication. Interns will be directly engaged with the Center’s policy experts and will participate in a variety of activities including research, writing, and web-based projects. They will also assist staff with administrative tasks and help organize the Center’s many conferences and events.  You may apply for internships in these departments: Academic Affairs, Campus Progress, Communications, Development, Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, Executive/Administration, External Affairs, Fellows, National Security and International Affairs and Online Communications.

You will find our requirements for intern applicants at:  http://www.americanprogress.org/intern You may email your application materials to egreen@americanprogress.org or mail them to:

Erin Green

Internship Coordinator

Center for American Progress

1333 H Street, NW

10th Floor

Washington, DC   20005

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities seeks highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students (including law), as well as recent graduates for a part-time paid internship in its Food Stamps and Nutrition Assistance program.  All our internships are designed to reflect an intern's interests in conjunction with the Center's needs and the legislative climate. Applicants should have research, fact-gathering, writing, analytic, and computer skills and a willingness to do administrative as well as substantive tasks.

Position Description - Immediate Opening

The Center’s Food Stamps and Nutrition Assistance department assists states in designing state food stamp programs for persons ineligible for the federal program and in implementing reforms to make the program easier to access and administer. The food stamp intern assists in researching, preparing, and distributing analyses and studies about federal or state policies to improve participation in food stamps and other low-income nutrition programs.  The intern also analyzes food stamp law in order to help organizations represent their clients.

Specific Requirements

At a minimum, applicants must be undergraduate students. Additional education preferences are noted below.  Candidates should have an interest in nutrition policy, demonstrated statistical skills, and the ability to pay close attention to detail. SPSS/STATA experience is a plus. The candidate should have a general interest in welfare reform/income support policy, as he/she will likely work in that department as well.  Law students with interest in food policy are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Center's offices are located at 820 First Street NE, one block from Union Station (on Metro's Red Line).

Compensation

Undergraduate students receive $7.50 per hour.  

Interns are eligible for 1 personal day and 2 sick days per semester, and health insurance. The typical length of an internship is one semester. Individuals interested in a second internship may qualify upon a review of Center needs at the end of the first internship and an increase in hourly compensation may follow.

 
How to Apply

To apply for an internship, please submit a cover letter that explains why you wish to work at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a resume, the names of two references and their contact information (letters of reference are not required), unofficial transcripts, and a completed application form, to us:

By e-mail:  internship@cbpp.org (Please put Internship Application in the subject line)

By mail:     Internship Coordinator
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
820 First Street, NE, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002

By fax: (202) 408-1056

Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged.

The Center is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding the internship program, please e-mail us at internship@cbpp.org

Alternatively, you can reach us at (202) 408-1080.  Please indicate that you have a question concerning internships and would like to speak with one of the internship coordinators.

Institute for Policy Studies 

The Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) is a unique center for progressive thought and culture. Its activist scholars, independent of political parties and factions, conduct critical research and analysis on questions of foreign policy and domestic public policy. The fellows and staff are actively engaged in building citizen organizations and networks that can challenge and pose creative alternatives to dangerous, flawed, or unjust policies. While other think tanks celebrate the virtues of unrestrained markets and individualism, IPS is building partnerships to create a more responsible society-one built around the values of justice, nonviolence, sustainability, and decency.

Apply directly by mail or fax only. Complete and submit the application form (available at www.ips-dc.org/projects/internships.htm) along with a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample (no more than 3 pages), two letters of recommendations, and official/unofficial transcripts. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year round and for any school semester. Internships are unpaid.

Intern with Congressman John Shadegg 

Congressman John Shadegg's Washington, D.C. office has unpaid internships available for Fall Semester to students and graduates who desire to learn more about the daily activities of a Congressional office.

Duties include but are not limited to Capitol tours, research, editing, data entry, learning about specific legislative issues, constituent responses, and more. This is a great way to get a taste of how the government works first hand and make contacts for the future.

Hours and days are very flexible depending on your class schedule and other commitments which you might have. Please send a cover letter and resume, including your current academic and contact information, via e-mail to shadegg.internships@gmail.com or fax to 202-225-3462 (Attention: Kristin).

Congressman Tancredo (R-CO) is looking interns!

Interns will be responsible for administrative duties, such as answering phones, sorting mail and providing tours of the Capitol, as well as aiding staff members with legislative issues.  Knowledge of politics and issues is a must and Colorado ties are a plus.  Full and part time positions are available with flexible scheduling.  Please send a resume and cover letter to Tyler.Houlton@mail.house.gov. No calls please.

Tyler Q. Houlton

Legislative Correspondent

Congressman Tom Tancredo (CO-06)

1130 Longworth HOB

(202) 225-7882

Republican National Committee Internship Program

The RNC is always looking for interested undergraduate students to serve as interns at our headquarters in Washington, DC. Internships are available within each of our divisions:

Chairman’s Office

The Chairman’s office is responsible for coordinating the schedules and correspondence of the Chairman and the Chief of Staff.  This department oversees all other divisions and orchestrates RNC interaction with the White House and high ranking party members.

Co-Chairman’s Office

The Co-Chairman’s office is responsible for coordinating the RNC’s women’s outreach and leadership efforts.

Counsel’s Office

The Counsel’s office advises the Chairman, RNC divisions, and State Parties on all legal matters.  They also provide counsel for matters relating to the Rules of the Republican Party.

Finance

The Finance division is primarily responsible for RNC fundraising activities.  In 2005, the RNC raised $101.5 million.

Communications/Research/GOP-TV

The Communications’ division is responsible for planning and executing the Committee’s media strategy via statements to the press and media events.

E-Campaign

The E-Campaign division is responsible for ensuring there is an effective online component to RNC operations.  Web savvy students are a plus, but not a must.   

Political

The Political division serves as the liaison between the RNC and all state parties/candidates.  They are responsible for all grassroots and coalition efforts.

Strategy

The RNC Strategy division is responsible for all polling, public opinion, targeting, voter contact, list development, voter vault and data development programs.

Government Affairs

The Government Affairs division serves as the liaison between the RNC and Capitol Hill.  The division also handles outreach to the business community. 

Member Events and Relations

The Member Events and Relations division serves as the liaison between the RNC and our National Committee Members.

Constituent Services

Constituent Services is responsible for responding to all questions, concerns and comments from constituents.

The internship program is designed to allow students to familiarize themselves with the day-to-day operations of the Republican National Committee.  Hard work, dedication, a positive attitude and a willingness to perform routine tasks are required.  In return, we make every effort to provide interns with the most educational, informative and rewarding experience possible. The RNC’s internship program is for undergraduate students only and preference is given to juniors and seniors. 

Applications for both spring and fall are accepted on a rolling basis and there is no official deadline.  However, in order to ensure a timely review of your application materials, we recommend you submit your application materials for spring internships by December 15th. 

To apply for an RNC internship, please submit the following:

RNC Internship Application

Current Resume

Three Letters of Recommendation

Applications can be e-mailed to Internships@rnchq.org, faxed to 202-863-8835 or mailed to:

Republican National Committee

Attn:  Intern Coordinator

310 First Street, SE

Washington, DC 20003

If you have additional questions, please contact our intern coordinator via e-mail at Internships@rnchq.org or via phone at 202-863-8630.