The offices listed below are particularly interested in Stanford undergraduate applicants and have often hosted multiple SIG interns. Click below for additional information!
Offices with a * next to their name have either hosted a previous SIG Stipends recipient or have directly expressed interest in hosting one this summer. Form more information about applying for a SIG Stipend, click here. For additional help finding an internship, check out Cardinal Quarter advising.
Policy-Making Internships
Project on Government Oversight (POGO) – [Former fellowship]*
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government. POGO uses the methods of investigative journalism—working with whistleblowers and policymakers—to expose problems and explore solutions. Recent investigations have exposed the “Lord of the Flies” security environment at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, government regulators’ cozy relationship with industry leading up to the Deepwater Horizon Disaster, conflicts of interest in financial regulation and reform, and problems with medical device safety enforcement at the FDA.
POGO operates much like a newsroom, and interns are assigned a variety of projects. The main job of our interns is to assist in researching. The intern’s research often requires them to file Freedom of Information Act requests as well as go to congressional hearings, and different government agencies. On occasion, interns work with whistleblowers. Sometimes the intern’s research culminates in a POGO report. Besides research, some interns have written opinion-editorial pieces for media release and assist in the writing and editing of testimony to be delivered at congressional hearings. Usually less than 20% is spent doing administrative work—from bulk mailings and answering the phone to filing—since all the staff share this work.
How to apply: http://www.pogo.org/
Deadline: March 15
Contact: danni@pogo.org
Michael Tubbs Stockton City Councilman Internship*
#ReinventStockton interns with Councilman Tubbs will build skills in grassroots organizing, policy research, program development or collaboration in communities of color. Interns will be exposed to government policy-making, non-profit work, and the intersection between the two. Interns will be selected to a specific project in the Councilmember’s office.
Reinvent South Stockton Organizing and Outreach Intern.
The Reinvent South Stockton Organizing and Outreach Intern will support advocacy initiatives around redevelopment through frequent collaboration with government agencies and community organizations. By the end of the three weeks, the Organizing and Outreach Intern will better understand the intersection between community groups and government initiatives, and be able to leverage non-profit partnerships.
During his or her three weeks, the #ReinventStockton Intern will:
- Collaborate on a community needs survey for over 10,000 residents in South Stockton, and prepare for its implementation
- Mobilize interested community members to attend a focus group identifying key issues in the community
- Seek new partnerships and support existing ones to maximally engage South Stockton community members, including current programs on youth literacy
- Identify potential sources of funding from community partners for a Policy
Qualifications should include:
- Strong inter-personal skills
- Volunteer or professional experience with a non-profit organization
- A collaborative approach
Applicants to the Organizing and Outreach program should indicate on their application if they are interested in focusing on male communities of color as BMOC (Boys and Men of Color) Alliance Organizing Intern as the focus of their partnerships effort. Applicants to the BMOC Alliance Organizing Internship should be prepared to coordinate with a national organization and act as a liaison between governmental and non-governmental actors.
Reinvent South Stockton Policy Intern
The Reinvent South Stockton Policy Intern will identify, communicate about and advocate for major community issues that they or another staff member identifies. The Policy Intern will be expected to distill his or her research into specific actionable proposals.
During his or her three weeks, the intern will:
- Identify gaps in existing research on the situation in South Stockton
- Supplement community input with data and metrics on existing services or gaps in government services for South Stockton community members
- Create an actionable proposal targeted at an issue identified either in his or her own data analysis, or
- Actively seek out funding sources (including grants) to implement these proposals
Qualifications should include:
- Experience writing grants or willingness to learn the skill
- Familiarity with Excel, STATA or another data analysis program
- Strong verbal skills for advocacy
Both the Organizing and Outreach Intern and the Policy Intern will be expected to aid staff as requested beyond the duties outlined here, and should expect full-time work engaging with different community partners. They will commit to a minimum of 35 hours of work a week, understanding that they may work later than standard hours on projects and will be provided with safe transportation if that occurs.
Brookings Institution, Metropolitan Policy Program
This academic focused summer internship, beginning in May /June 2015, is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, college graduates, graduate students or recent graduates at either level. The internship will provide candidates with an interest in research the opportunity to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. In addition, it offers the opportunity to contribute to the work of the world’s leading think tank and to undertake an independent research/academic project.
This unpaid internship provides a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to the student’s field of study or career interest. It will provide an opportunity for career exploration and development as well as a chance to learn new skills.
The Metropolitan Policy Program is offering research internships in the following areas: skills and opportunity, the innovation economy, infrastructure, trade and investment and regional economic performance.
In addition to providing support to the scholars directly, interns will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings, local think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events as well as participate on Brookings sports teams and network with other interns throughout the Institution.
Note that as part of this internship program, interns are required to complete an independent research/academic project of his or her choice and will make a presentation at the end of the internship. The project should be scaled to complete in approximately 80 hours and interns will receive regular feedback from Metro staff and scholars over the course of the internship.
Qualifications: Candidates should have or be working towards a degree in public policy, urban policy, economics, statistics/mathematics, other social sciences, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Experience with Excel, Access, ArcGIS, SAS, STATA and/or SQL are strongly recommended, but not required.
How to apply: Please send the following in an email to internships@brookings.edu: (1) A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional career goals; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial or official transcript; (4) Names and contact information for three academic or professional references (letters of recommendation are acceptable; (5) Original writing sample, no more than two pages; (6) Statement, maximum 200 words, about your proposed independent research/academic project.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the opportunity is filled. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Deadline: April 10
Brookings Institution – Development Intern, Metropolitan Policy Program
This academic focused summer internship, beginning in May /June 2015, is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, college graduates, graduate students or recent graduates at either level. The internship will provide candidates with an interest in development the opportunity to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. In addition, it offers the opportunity to contribute to the work of the world’s leading think tank and to undertake an independent research/academic project.
This unpaid internship provides a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to the student’s field of study or career interest. It will provide an opportunity for career exploration and development as well as a chance to learn new skills.
The development internship is for individuals interested in corporate and individual fundraising activities, including grant reports and proposals, prospect research, meeting briefings, event planning, stewardship plans, print collateral, and other donor-related communications and outreach.
In addition to providing support to the scholars directly, interns will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings, local think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events as well as participate on Brookings sports teams and network with other interns throughout the Institution.
Note that as part of this internship program, interns are required to complete an independent research/academic project of his or her choice and will make a presentation at the end of the internship. The project should be scaled to complete in approximately 80 hours and interns will receive regular feedback from Metro staff and scholars over the course of the internship.
Qualifications: Candidates should have or be working towards a degree in public policy, urban policy, communications, journalism, fund-raising certificate program or related fields are encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Please send the following in an email to internships@brookings.edu: (1) A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional career goals; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial or official transcript; (4) Names and contact information for three academic or professional references (letters of recommendation are acceptable; (5) Original writing sample, no more than two pages; (6) Statement, maximum 200 words, about your proposed independent research/academic project.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To be considered, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Deadline: April 10
Brookings Institution – Communications Intern, Metropolitan Policy Program
This academic focused summer internship, beginning in May /June 2015, is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, college graduates, graduate students or recent graduates at either level. The internship will provide candidates with an interest in communications the opportunity to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. In addition, it offers the opportunity to contribute to the work of the world’s leading think tank and to undertake an independent research/academic project.
This unpaid internship provides a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to the student’s field of study or career interest. It will provide an opportunity for career exploration and development as well as a chance to learn new skills.
The communications internship is for individuals interested in communications, public relations, or journalism and how these fields relate to advancing the Metro Program’s impact. Duties typically include: pitching stories; maintaining press contacts/lists; and compiling clip reports.
In addition to providing support to the scholars directly, interns will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings, local think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events as well as participate on Brookings sports teams and network with other interns throughout the Institution.
Note that as part of this internship program, interns are required to complete an independent research/academic project of his or her choice and will make a presentation at the end of the internship. The project should be scaled to complete in approximately 80 hours and interns will receive regular feedback from Metro staff and scholars over the course of the internship.
Qualifications: Candidates should have or be working towards a degree in communications, English, public policy, urban policy, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Please send the following in an email to internships@brookings.edu: (1) A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional career goals; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial or official transcript; (4) Names and contact information for three academic or professional references (letters of recommendation are acceptable; (5) Original writing sample, no more than two pages; (6) Statement, maximum 200 words, about your proposed independent research/academic project.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To be considered, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Deadline: April 10
American Legislative Economic Council
How to apply: http://www.alec.org/about-alec/internships/
Office of Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer, San Diego
The Mayor’s Office has a limited number of internship opportunities in our communications, community engagement and policy departments. Interns perform a wide variety of tasks including assisting the Mayor and mayoral staff. Internships allow students to get a head start on their careers and learn many professional skills including legislative process, public affairs, constituent services and networking. Interns not only have the ability to build their resumes, but also have the opportunity to network with elected, government, civic and business leaders. Internships are offered during the summer, fall or winter school terms. The duration of the internship is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate your schedule. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Interns should be flexible and willing to attend early morning, evening, and weekend events.
How to apply: http://www.sandiego.
Contact: JLy@sandiego.gov
Nancy Pelosi Internship Program
How to apply: http://pelosi.house.gov/youth-kids/internships-in-san-francisco
U.S. Congressman Adam Smith Internship
How to apply: http://adamsmith.house.gov/students/internships.htm
United Nations Department of Management Internship
How to apply: https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=38648&
Sacramento Semester Internship Program, Department of Government
How to apply: www.csus.edu/govt/Pages/sacsemester.htm
Capital Fellows Program, Center for California Studies
How to apply: www.csus.edu/calst/Programs/programs.html
The Jessie Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship
How to apply: www.csus.edu/calst/Programs/programs.html
Senator Murray Internship (WA)
How to apply: http://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/internships
Center for Legislative Archives Internship
How to apply: http://www.archives.gov/legislative/internship/apply.html
Office of Legislative Affairs, Federal Communication Committee
How to apply: http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/internships-office-legislative-affairs
Hinckley Institute Legislative Intern
How to apply: http://www.hinckley.utah.edu/legislative-internships/
Governor Mark Dayton Legislative Intern, Minnesota
How to apply: http://mn.gov/governor/contact-us/internships/
Economic Policy Internships
White House Internship, Economic Council
How to apply: Visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships
Federal Reserve, Division of Research and Statistics and Monetary Affairs
How to apply: Visit http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/intern_project.htm
Federal Reserve, Division of Information Technology
The Division of Information Technology (IT) provides a broad range of automation, telecommunications, and statistical services to the Board. College students who have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior years and who are majoring in computer science, economics, business administration, finance, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply for summer internships. Interns hired for the summer are expected to work from approximately June 1 to September 1.
IT interns perform one or more of the following activities:
- Write and test software for the Board’s mainframe and workstations
- Assist IT staff with installations of hardware and software
- Use various software packages, such as C, C++, and UNIX, and applications, such as SAS, Word, Excel, dBaseIII, and FAME
- Design web pages and Powerpoint presentations and graphics
- Run and review edits of statistical series for clarity and completeness
- Review test results for hardware and software
- Write documentation for applications being developed or modified
- Perform routine office functions
How to apply: Visit http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/intern_it.htm
Deadline: Begin accepting applications in November, interviews in mid-December
U.S. Department of Commerce Internships
How to apply: Visit http://www.commerce.gov/about-commerce/internships
Financial Management Scholars Program (Federal Deposit Insurance Commission)
How to apply: https://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/financialscholars.html
Kala Yala Business Program
How to apply: http://kaluyalainternships.com/business-program/
International Economic Development Council
How to apply: http://www.iedconline.org/web-pages/professional-development/internships/
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (Dept of the Treasury)
How to apply: http://www.occ.gov/about/who-we-are/careers/economic-internships.html
Institute for Economics and International Affairs
How to apply: http://www.dcinternships.org/programs/international-affairs-and-economics/
Economic Policy Intern, Environmental Defense Fund
How to apply: http://www.edf.org/jobs/economic-policy-intern-2
Institute for Economics & Peace
How to apply: http://economicsandpeace.org/about-us/jobs-and-internships
Foundation for Economic Education
How to apply: http://fee.org/about/page/internships
Education Policy Internships
Children’s Defense Fund
Since its inception, the Children’s Defense Fund has welcomed hundreds of college students and recent graduates to participate as interns in CDF’s mission to Leave No Child Behind®. Whether at CDF’s national office in Washington, DC, or at one of CDF’s state offices, interns have proven vital to CDF’s work. Interns provide administrative and program support to CDF’s professional staff; draft memoranda on current and future policy issues, conduct research, track legislative activities, attend hearings and coalition meetings, and participate in a wide-range of other CDF activities.
CDF interns gain knowledge, skills and experience for a lifetime commitment as a child advocate and public policy leader; get an insider’s view of non-profit advocacy and become a part of our strong network of servant leaders.
How to apply: http://www.childrensdefense.org/about/careers/internships/internship-eapp.html
Deadline: February 1 for best consideration
Center for American Progress
How to apply: https://www.americanprogress.org/about/jobs/32382/domestic-policy-internship/
Fordham Institute (Columbus, Ohio)
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a leading national education-reform think tank, seeks a communications and development intern to support its D.C. office this spring. This person will assist in a number of nonprofit-management tasks critical to maintaining and improving strong media and foundation relations. Regular duties include the following:
- Creating dissemination strategies and promoting Fordham’s research and events to new audiences
- Writing communications and development content for grants, websites, emails, and newsletters
- Researching and strategizing new funder prospects
- Tracking and analyzing Fordham’s impact on the education-policy debate
- Managing social-media platforms (including Twitter, Facebook, and Google+)
- Planning and organizing events
- Copyediting grant proposals
- Contributing to the Education Gadfly Weekly and as moderator on the Education Gadfly Show, as necessary
The position also includes clerical and administrative duties.
How to apply: http://edexcellence.net/jobs/communications-and-development-intern
D.C. Public Schools (DCPS), Urban Education Leaders Internship Program
The DC Public Schools’ Urban Education Leaders Internship Program (UELIP) is an opportunity to experience the unique and exciting work of managing an urban school district. This opportunity is open to both undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates.
UELIP Associates have the opportunity to participate in mission-critical projects for DCPS and to be on the front lines to see the positive changes to close the achievement gap being implemented in urban education.
During the fall and spring cohorts, Associates are expected to contribute a minimum of 15 hours per week. The summer cohort is full-time and requires a minimum of 40 hours/week.
How to apply:
Deadline: May 1
America’s Promise Alliance
America’s Promise Alliance is the nation’s largest partnership organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth by raising awareness, supporting communities, and engaging in nonpartisan advocacy. Through our Grad Nation campaign, we harness the collective power of our partner network to mobilize Americans to end the high school dropout crisis and prepare young people for college and the 21st century workforce. Building on the legacy of our Founding Chairman General Colin Powell, the Alliance believes the success of our young people is grounded in the Five Promises — caring adults; safe places; a healthy start; an effective education; and opportunities to help others.
Intern Associates bring all of their interests and life experiences to bear on their work on behalf of Grad Nation and the Five Promises. Each day they conduct research, hold interviews, and attend meetings and presentations with partners, and they use their newfound knowledge to contribute to reports, websites, and bulletins highlighting the Alliance’s work. While each intern has a different focus, each is able to make an important contribution to the Alliance’s mission. Paired with a content-specific supportive staff person, each intern associate works towards substantive goals to aid the organizational mission.
General requirements for Intern Associates:
- Interest in and knowledge of education and other youth issues
- Excellent writing and research skills
- Ability to work in an office environment
Interns are expected to work between 20 and 40 hours a week during an 8 to 12 week internship period. Internships are offered during the Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between the Human Resources Department and the interns’ college or university.
How to apply: http://www.americaspromise.org/internship-program
Deadline: April 15
Secretary’s Office at the U.S. Department of Education
- Work hard on a broad range of issues, from teacher preparation to national service to sexual assault prevention and response
- Build your skills and ability to lead change while doing work that matters
- Collaborate with a committed and diverse team
- Benefit from mentorship and development
- Learn how government works from the inside
How to apply: Visit http://www.ed.gov/blog/2015/01/ed-seeks-summer-interns/. In addition to filling out the application, please send your resume to Jonny Dorsey (HumBio ’09, MBA ’14) at jonny.dorsey@ed.gov. Interviews are only available for those selected through the formal process. Diversity is a strong priority. Feel free to send questions that cannot be answered on the website to jonny.dorsey@ed.gov.
Deadline: March 15. Decisions may be made on a rolling basis.
U.S. Department of Education
How to apply: http://www.ed.gov/blog/2014/01/ed-now-accepting-applications-for-summer-2014-internships-through-march-15/
Deadline: March 15
Environmental Policy Internships
The Bald Head Island Conservancy*
The Bald Head Island Conservancy is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1983. The Conservancy’s mission is barrier island conservation, preservation and education. It is located in a unique area within the Smith Island Complex which includes Bald Head, Middle and Bluff Islands, all of which are bounded by the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. The Conservancy sponsors and facilitates scientific research that benefits coastal communities and provides numerous recreational and educational activities to the public. In coordination with various organizations, partnerships and collaborations, the Conservancy has led the nation in conservation and research efforts and is uniquely poised to become a leader in Barrier Island Conservation world-wide.
How to apply: Visit our internship webpage for additional information.
The Climate Institute*
Established in 1986 as the world’s first environmental policy organization set up to address climate change, the Climate Institute has been active in over forty nations, and owns and operates the world’s highest climate observatory in Mexico.
How to apply: For details, go to our website for details on internships and application procedures. Generally, it is advisable to apply by late March for work starting during the summer break.
Defenders of Wildlife*
Founded in 1947, Defenders of Wildlife is a major national conservation organization focused solely on wildlife and habitat conservation and the safeguarding of biodiversity. We believe in the inherent value of wildlife and the natural world, and this singular focus defines our important niche in the environmental and conservation community and serves as the anchor for our organizational values. Defenders’ approach is direct and straightforward–we protect and restore imperiled species throughout North America by transforming policies and institutions and promoting innovative solutions–and this approach makes a lasting difference for wildlife and its habitat.
How to apply: Please contact Ya-Wei Li, Director of Endangered Species Conservation. The best time to apply is in the winter/spring semester, when we are considering interns for the summer. We also take fall externships. The best time to apply to those are during the preceding summer.
U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC)*
The Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC) within the Office of the Secretary provides leadership on a national and regional level for environmental policies and compliance for the Department of the Interior, the nation’s premier resource management and conservation agency. OEPC is the Department’s unifying and lead voice for a wide range of environmental issues.
How to apply: Applicants may apply at anytime during the year for the fall, spring or summer internships. Contact Mary Josie Blanchard for additional information.
U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section*
The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating Sections in the Department and includes nearly one-half of the Division’s lawyers. The Section is responsible for bringing civil judicial actions under most federal laws enacted to protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, RCRA and the Superfund law (CERCLA). The breadth of the Section’s practice is extensive and challenging. It includes cases of national scope, such as cases against multiple members of an identified industry, to obtain broad compliance with the environmental laws. Through its enforcement of the Superfund law, the Section seeks to compel responsible parties either to clean up hazardous waste sites or to reimburse the United States for the cost of cleanup, thereby ensuring that they, and not the public, bear the burden of paying for cleanup. The Superfund law is also a basis of the Section’s actions to recover damages for injury to natural resources that are under the trusteeship of federal agencies.
How to apply: All potential interns must answer the following questions in a single document before we can send out the paperwork. The document should include: (1) full name, including middle, (2) DOB, (3) city, state, country of birth, (4) SSN, (5) reliable mailing address, (6) reliable email address, and (7) reliable phone number. Applicants should also (1) be a US Citizen and have been in the country for a cumulative total of 3 of the last 5 years, and (2) must pass a Security Background Check. Note: Use of illegal drugs within a year prior to completing your background materials is a potential disqualifier for the background check. Answers to the 7 questions, a resume, and a writing sample should be sent to Gavin Hilgemeier.
Greenling Institute
The Internship program offers part-time paid positions to college and graduate students. Interns typically work between 10-20 hours per week on research-related projects. Undergraduates with work-study are encouraged to apply during the spring and fall semesters. Basic Qualifications: Student at a local Bay Area college and can commit to working 10-20 hours per week
How to apply: Please send resume and cover letter to academy@greenlining.org. For more information, visit http://greenlining.org/leadership-academy/programs/internship-program/
American Geoscience Institute
The Geoscience Policy Program represents the geoscience community in Washington DC, and actively works with Congress and federal agencies to foster sound public policy in areas that affect geoscientists, including water, energy, and mineral resources; geologic hazards, environmental protection, and federal funding for geoscience research and education.
AGI seeks outstanding geoscience or geo-related engineering students (undergraduate or masters) with a strong interest in federal science policy. Interns will hone their writing and web publishing skills while gaining first-hand understanding of the legislative process and executive branch agencies.
You must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled in, or recently completed, a geoscience or geo-related engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree program to apply.
How to apply: Visit http://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/internships-and-fellowships#PolicyInternship
Deadline: March 15
Environmental Defense Fund
EDF offers internships and fellowships for students and recent graduates in a variety of programs and departments throughout the organization. Our internships typically run for 10-12 weeks during the summer with flexible schedules during fall and spring semesters. Fellowships run one to two years. The ultimate goal of our internship and fellowship programs is to provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about having an environmental career.
As an EDF intern, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work directly in your field of study, gaining valuable experience, developing skills and knowledge that can take you to the next level in your education or career.
- Network with EDF’s executive team and leadership in several program areas.
- Join the network of EDF alumni interns and create your own professional network.
- Explore a broad spectrum of career opportunities available in environmental advocacy.
How to apply: Visit http://www.edf.org/jobs/internships-fellowships
Deadline: Varies depending on the specific internship
Greenpeace
Greenpeace is the leading independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
As a Greenpeace intern, you not only get to work on a daily basis with experienced environmental activists, but you will also be able to participate in trainings such as campaigns, non-violent direct action, corporate research, media relations, and more. In addition, all interns based in the Washington, DC or San Francisco offices participate in a full-day group orientation to the organization at the start of the semester.
Many Greenpeace interns have later obtained employment with Greenpeace and at a wide range of environmental organizations and government agencies.
Internships are available in a number of cities and in all parts of the Greenpeace organization. Each intern is closely supervised by a member of the department to which they have been assigned.
How to apply: Visit http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/about/jobs/internship/
Environmental Law and Policy Center
The Environmental Law & Policy Center offers several policy and science internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Environmental Policy and Science Internships are available throughout the year and are open to undergraduate and graduate students studying politics/government, environmental sciences, business/economics or related fields. Applicants should have a strong academic record, excellent writing and analytical skills, and a demonstrated interest in and commitment to public interest and environmental advocacy.
Policy and Science Interns assist ELPC’s Senior Policy Advocates, Policy Associates, Communications Staff and Economists/Financial Analysts with a variety of tasks, including: work on clean energy projects across the Midwest and Great Plains, clean energy business development, promoting environmentally sustainable transportation policies and projects, preserving our natural resources and protecting our national forests, advancing global warming solutions, grass roots advocacy work, and special projects. Interns may also attend meetings with state and federal agencies, legislators, and concerned citizens.
Job tasks include: researching energy and environmental topics; preparing memos, summaries, and annotated bibliographies; researching organizations, companies, and individuals in key regions; researching and tracking events; reviewing reports and preparing summary memos; updating and managing Access databases; performing analysis of grant data for use by Congressional offices and others; and assisting with web site content and writing.
How to apply: Visit http://elpc.org/jobs/jobs-at-elpc/internships-science-policy-3/ for information.
To apply for Chicago office internships, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of references via email to Intern Manager at policyinternships@elpc.org. To apply for Des Moines, Madison, Sioux Falls or Jamestown office internships, please contact the appropriate staff member for each office, as listed below. Applications are accepted on a rolling schedule.
Des Moines: Steve Falck sfalck@elpc.org
Sioux Falls: Matt McLarty mmclarty@elpc.org
Jamestown: Mindi Grieve mgrieve@elpc.org
Deadline: March 15
Energy Policy Internships
Office of the Governor of the State of Illinois, Office of Energy Management*
The Governor’s Office is seeking an undergraduate Energy Manager intern in Chicago to help benchmark energy use for State buildings. This Energy manager intern will work with the Central Management Agency’s Energy Manager, and the ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a group, ability to problem solve, ability to communicate effectively, experience with Energy Star Portfolio Manager, and a LEED or SERF accreditation.
How to apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and a cover letter to Thomas B. Quinn and Gregg Garmisa.
U.S. Department of Energy, Geothermal Technologies Program*
The Geothermal Technologies Office researches, develops, and validates innovative and cost-competitive technologies and tools to locate, access, and develop geothermal resources in the United States. We work in partnership with industry, academia, and DOE’s national laboratories on research and development activities.
How to apply: Students looking for an internship with the Department of Energy in Washington, DC should contact Margaret Schaus ’02, Operations Supervisor of the Geothermal Technologies Program at the Department of Energy, who is happy to aid in the process.
Hawaii Energy Policy Forum
Established in 2002 as a unique experiment in collaborative energy planning and policy making, the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum (HEPF) is an organization of over 40 representatives from the electric utilities, oil and natural gas suppliers, environmental and community groups, renewable energy industry, academia, and federal, state and local government – all working together to seek smart energy solutions to sustain a healthy prosperous, and secure Hawaii. The Forum’s mission is to share ideas and information, recommend and advocate policies and initiatives, and promote civic action to achieve a clean and sustainable energy future for Hawaii. To this end, the Forum conducts research, briefings, forums for informative and deliberative dialogue and policy development, annual legislative briefings, outreach and public education through the media and its annual Hawaii Clean Energy Day.
How to apply: http://www.
Contact information: sharonmi@hawaii.edu
Legal Internships
The Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C.*
The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) provides and promotes quality legal representation to indigent adults and children facing a loss of liberty in the District of Columbia and thereby protects society’s interest in the fair administration of justice. PDS is regarded as one of the best public defender offices in the country—local or federal. It is the benchmark by which other public defender systems often measure themselves. The Criminal Law Internship Program (CLIP) is a fast paced, hands-on investigative internship program for undergraduate and graduate students. Intern Investigators spend at least 12 weeks at one of the most prestigious public defender offices in the nation. Our interns don’t just sit in the office all day copying files. Partnered together, they work directly with staff attorneys to complete various investigative tasks and zealously advocate for their clients.
How to apply: Our Information Bulletin and application can be found here, and students should apply to our program through our online application. If they have any questions, feel free to reach out to our internship coordinator.
Public Health Internships
Health Futures Group*
The Health Futures Group is a private-public-partnership involving agencies from multiple federal departments, private foundations, and not-for-profit public service sector efforts. As an organization, we are focused on policy and action on health, and not just healthcare. Our efforts marshal action on a local, national, and global level.
How to apply: Application would be via email. Please contact Dr. Ahmed Calvo for more information.
Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer Prevention in Santa Clara County Higher Learning Institutes*
The objective of this project is to assess screening programs at Santa Clara County colleges and universities and in collaboration with university and college health centers develop hepatitis B screening programs. Currently, the health centers at Stanford University and De Anza College have a hepatitis B screening program where students take a health risk assessment online and if found to be at high risk for chronic hepatitis B infection, the health center will provide a hepatitis B screening test and the necessary follow-up and referral. Campus student groups partner with health centers to advocate for student health and recruit other students to take the health risk assessment. Based on the achievements of these programs, we can model additional programs at other institutions in Santa Clara County.
Hepatitis B Prevention Program Intern Responsibilities:
The Hepatitis B Prevention Program intern will be responsible for developing and implementing a survey and evaluation of hepatitis B screening programs at colleges and universities in the Santa Clara County. Using the survey results, the intern will also identify at least 2 or 3 partner colleges or universities to implement or expand Hepatitis B screening measures. The intern would work under the direct supervision of the Hepatitis B Prevention Coordinator and with direction from the Tuberculosis Controller & Deputy Health Officer.
- Assess current hepatitis B screening programs at university and college health centers in Santa Clara County.
- Build and develop partnerships with university and college health centers, student groups, and other community organizations to advocate for hepatitis B screening and vaccination at the institutional setting.
- Recruit 2-3 universities or colleges to develop and implement a health risk assessment for chronic hepatitis B.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of hepatitis B screening programs.
- Meet regularly with Hepatitis B Prevention Coordinator and Deputy Health Officer to develop a work plan and strategy, report and document work progress, and discuss successes and barriers.
National Institutes of Health, Office of National Institute on Aging*
The National Institute on Aging at the U.S. government’s National Institutes of Health leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary federal agency for Alzheimer’s disease research. The NIA funds researchers and research on aging at universities, hospitals, medical centers, and other public and private organizations nationwide.
The NIA Office of Communications and Public Liaison designs, implements, and evaluates health and biomedical research communication programs. We target several audiences: researchers, members of the public seeking health information about diseases and medical conditions, members of the media, and health care professionals. Our programs include:
- Creation and distribution of health education materials for the public
- Web and social media projects, including website content planning and management, video production, online outreach/marketing, and web analytics
- Media relations activities to respond to press inquiries and to facilitate interviews and accurate coverage
- Response to public inquiries and requests for information about NIA or diseases and conditions of aging
- Events management for special activities that provide information about NIA and its research programs and services
- Collaboration with other parts of the National Institutes of Health, other government agencies, advocacy organizations, and other partners to support the NIH mission to communicate science and health information
Communications intern will:
- Work with science content experts to assist with the revision of health education brochures in English (or Spanish, if you speak it), developing online materials that increase awareness and understanding of research-based health information
- Identify new online promotion/outreach tactics for NIA information for health consumers and biomedical researchers: implement these, and help to evaluate them
- Create website, email, and social media content (text and images) on health and research topics, secure approval for it, use our Drupal web content management system or our GovDelivery email system to post it to tens of thousands of email subscribers or hundreds of thousands of website readers, then use Google Analytics to measure effectiveness
- Conduct background public health and audience research for new communications projects
- Participate in office staff and Institute leadership meetings
- Additional opportunities available based on intern’s interests and experience. Each of our interns writes a professional development plan, and we commit to helping pursue opportunities, training seminars, and informational interviews that will help them reach their professional development goals.
How to apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to:
Britt Ehrhardt
Senior Technical Writer/Editor
Office of Communications &Public Liason
Deadline: February 27
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Deadline: February 28
World Health Organization (WHO)
How to apply: http://www.who.int/trade/internships/en/
Deadline: Applications usually accepted December 1-January 31 each year
Media Internships
Project on Government Oversight (POGO) – [Former fellowship]*
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government. POGO uses the methods of investigative journalism—working with whistleblowers and policymakers—to expose problems and explore solutions. Recent investigations have exposed the “Lord of the Flies” security environment at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, government regulators’ cozy relationship with industry leading up to the Deepwater Horizon Disaster, conflicts of interest in financial regulation and reform, and problems with medical device safety enforcement at the FDA.
POGO operates much like a newsroom, and interns are assigned a variety of projects. The main job of our interns is to assist in researching. The intern’s research often requires them to file Freedom of Information Act requests as well as go to congressional hearings, and different government agencies. On occasion, interns work with whistleblowers. Sometimes the intern’s research culminates in a POGO report. Besides research, some interns have written opinion-editorial pieces for media release and assist in the writing and editing of testimony to be delivered at congressional hearings. Usually less than 20% is spent doing administrative work—from bulk mailings and answering the phone to filing—since all the staff share this work.
How to apply: http://www.pogo.org/
Deadline: March 15
Contact: danni@pogo.org
Talking Eyes Media, Bring it to the Table Civic Engagement Campaign
About the Organization:
Talking Eyes Media (TEM) ( http://www.talkingeyesmedia.org/ ) is an award-winning non-profit, non-partisan public interest organization that produces and distributes books, films and exhibitions that actively stimulate dialogue and advocate for positive social change. TEM has been at the forefront of multimedia storytelling, documenting situations where people struggle unduly and resources are poorly distributed. TEM is determined to have an impact beyond publication and broadcast, and invest themselves in extensive outreach.
Social entrepreneurs, policy makers, private corporations and public organizations have effectively used our materials to put a human face on complex social issues and broaden public discourse. Our current project Bring It to The Table (http://www.bringit2thetable.org/ )is an interactive civic engagement campaign that challenges citizens to take responsibility for breaking down hyper-partisanship at the ground level and aims to restore healthy political discourse.
The ideal candidate will be motivated and passionate about social change and civic engagement. Our initial campaign efforts for Bring It to The Table focus on college and university campus engagement. The Intern will work alongside the Outreach Producer and the Executive Director to assist with the interactive civic engagement campaign.
Intern Responsibilities:
- Work with participating Bring It College and University campus leads in preparation for their fall campus events including Constitution Day (Sept. 17th).
- Create, manage and schedule posts for Bring It on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
- Manage the Bring It website and database.
- Research and assist with outreach to potential partners and supporters.
- Assist in the distribution of the toolkit and marketing materials for Bring It.
- Assist in planning Bring It events and screenings at colleges, universities and conferences.
- Assist with the comprehensive evaluation plan by tracking and analyzing the data collected from our interactive screening “Entry” and “Exit” poll survey to measure the impact of Bring It.
Qualifications:
- Current college student
- Must be willing to work from the New Jersey office
- A passion for multimedia storytelling and social issues
- Knowledge of main social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Google+, blogging, etc.
- Proven interest in nonprofit work or grassroots movement building
- Excellent writing, research, and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated, innovative, with the ability to work independently
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Julie Winokur at jwinokur@talkingeyesmedia.org with “Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Deadline: April 30
Brookings Institution, Office of Communications
If you’re a student with a focus on communications/media and public affairs, a keen interest in domestic and/or foreign policy, and you want to utilize classroom principles in a fast-paced, world-class institution with a team of highly skilled communications professionals, apply for the summer internship with the Brookings Communications team. You must be an undergraduate student in your junior or senior year or a graduate student and have a serious interest in public policy. The internship starts in May or June 2015.
This unpaid internship provides a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to the student’s field of study or career interest. It will provide an opportunity for career exploration and development as well as a chance to learn new skills.
Students will work with the team of Communications Advisors (CAs) learning how to develop proactive outreach strategies for Brookings content and dissemination to target audiences including media, government, academic, and other key stakeholders in the U.S. and abroad. They will support the CAs in identifying opportunities for scholars to respond to issues in the news, and learn to work with public relations and government relations software to track the effectiveness of our outreach and create reports. Students will assist in coordinating and staffing outreach events such as press conferences, forums, and policy roundtables, and learn how to update and create press and other outreach lists. Students will use their skills to synthesize Brookings research to recommend ways we can reach a broader audience with our content.
In addition to providing support to the department directly, interns will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings, local think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events as well as participate on Brookings sports teams and network with other interns throughout the Institution.
Qualifications:
Graduate or undergraduate student (who has completed their sophomore year) working towards a degree in communications, public relations, political science or other related subject.
Strong writing, editing, and communications skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office software and Twitter is desired. The intern will work with programs and scholars across Brookings, so an interest in learning about a wide range of research subjects is preferable.
How to apply: Please send the following in an email to internships@brookings.edu: (1) A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship with contribute to your professional career goals; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial or official transcript; (4) Names and contact information for three academic or professional references (letters of recommendation are acceptable; (5) Original writing sample, no more than two pages.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the opportunity is filled. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Deadline: April 10
Brookings Institution, Digital Communications
This academic focused summer internship, beginning in May /June 2015, is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year or graduate students with an interest in journalism, communications, marketing, or public policy to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment.
This unpaid internship provides a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to the student’s field of study or career interest. It will provide an opportunity for career exploration and development as well as a chance to learn new skills.
The Office of Communications is seeking a Digital Communications intern to work with full-time staff in several types of digital work; email marketing, events, and social media.
The Brookings team sends out over 20 different email newsletters, and intern responsibilities would include writing copy, editing, formatting emails, as well as calendaring, strategic planning and general coordination.
Brookings has public events almost every day. Interns will also help with various pieces of the online event process: building web-forms, email invitations, coordinating RSVP lists, event promotion, and analyzing data.
Brookings has multiple Twitter feeds, and a presence on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Google+. Intern responsibilities would involve working with the social media manager to help maintain and monitor these channels, create performance reports, Twitter Toolkits and help draft content to promote.
In addition to providing support to the department directly, interns will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings, local think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events as well as participate on Brookings sports teams and network with other interns throughout the Institution.
Qualifications: Graduate or undergraduate students (who have completed their sophomore year) working towards a degree in communications, journalism, marketing, hospitality, international affairs or similar fields are eligible to apply.
We are looking for applicants with strong writing, problem-solving and organizational skills. Our best interns possess a fine attention to detail, enjoy a fast-paced environment, provide excellent customer service and are strong communicators. Html background is strongly preferred but not required.
How to apply: Please send the following in an email to internships@brookings.edu: (1) A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship with contribute to your professional career goals; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial or official transcript; (4) Names and contact information for three academic or professional references (letters of recommendation are acceptable; (5) Original writing sample, no more than two pages.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the opportunity is filled. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Deadline: April 10
Military Internships
Service to School
Service to School (http://service2school.org/) a 501c3 was founded by veterans with the goal of helping other veterans win admission to the very best undergraduate or graduate institution possible. Service to School seeks to ensure veterans (and taxpayers) are getting the highest return on investment on the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
Service to School is a free service that provides free application assistance to veterans applying to higher ed institutions. It does this by adopting a pay it forward model and the TRAIN methodology: Test Prep, Resume Review, Application and Essay Assistance, Interview Prep, and Networking.
Specific intern responsibilities:
1. Advance Service to School’s policy initiatives around how to improve the Post 9/11 GI Bill
2. Work with Service to School’s veteran partnership organizations (Pat Tillman Foundation, IAVA, Warrior Scholar Project) on policy recommendations. http://
3. Work with Service to School’s school partnership organizations on policy recommendations.
4. Write essays as potential op-eds, blogs, or news pieces regarding veterans pursuing higher education.
5. Increase the reach and awareness of Service to School to military veterans.
How to Apply:
Only one requirement: Please submit your resume to Tim Hsia, at tim@service2school.org.
If you desire, feel free to choose only one optional essay:
Optional essay 1: a no more than 400 word response on why this internship is of interest to you.
Optional essay 2: a no more than 400 word response to Service to School’s essay on How to Fix the New GI Bill (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/
Deadlines:
Submit your application no later than March 15, 2015.
The Center for New Security
The Center for New Security is a non-partisan think tank located in Washington D.C. Hailed as a “remarkable institution” by Former President Bill Clinton, CNAS is dedicated to promoting effective and pragmatic defense and security policies for the future. Its research includes: the growth of non-traditional warfare to include autonomous weapons, the development of foreign economic powers, and the intersection of energy and security. CNAS has produced in influential congressional testimonials and policy briefs.
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families is a partner of Syracuse University focused on researching policies effecting veterans and their families after after service. IVMF is dedicated to researching effective educational and economic policy in order to improve veterans’ living conditions.
The Combating Terrorism Center at West Point
The Combating Terrorism Center at West Point is an academic institution that provides research and analysis in policies regarding terrorism, counterterrorism, and homeland security. The center prepares educational programs for governmental agencies, expands and analyzes the existing corpus of terrorism studies, and provides direct input to both writers and enforcers of policy, including the FBI and senior leaders of congress and the military.
Local Government Internships
Michael Tubbs Stockton City Councilman Internship*
#ReinventStockton interns with Councilman Tubbs will build skills in grassroots organizing, policy research, program development or collaboration in communities of color. Interns will be exposed to government policy-making, non-profit work, and the intersection between the two. Interns will be selected to a specific project in the Councilmember’s office.
Reinvent South Stockton Organizing and Outreach Intern.
The Reinvent South Stockton Organizing and Outreach Intern will support advocacy initiatives around redevelopment through frequent collaboration with government agencies and community organizations. By the end of the three weeks, the Organizing and Outreach Intern will better understand the intersection between community groups and government initiatives, and be able to leverage non-profit partnerships.
During his or her three weeks, the #ReinventStockton Intern will:
- Collaborate on a community needs survey for over 10,000 residents in South Stockton, and prepare for its implementation
- Mobilize interested community members to attend a focus group identifying key issues in the community
- Seek new partnerships and support existing ones to maximally engage South Stockton community members, including current programs on youth literacy
- Identify potential sources of funding from community partners for a Policy
Qualifications should include:
- Strong inter-personal skills
- Volunteer or professional experience with a non-profit organization
- A collaborative approach
Applicants to the Organizing and Outreach program should indicate on their application if they are interested in focusing on male communities of color as BMOC (Boys and Men of Color) Alliance Organizing Intern as the focus of their partnerships effort. Applicants to the BMOC Alliance Organizing Internship should be prepared to coordinate with a national organization and act as a liaison between governmental and non-governmental actors.
Reinvent South Stockton Policy Intern
The Reinvent South Stockton Policy Intern will identify, communicate about and advocate for major community issues that they or another staff member identifies. The Policy Intern will be expected to distill his or her research into specific actionable proposals.
During his or her three weeks, the intern will:
- Identify gaps in existing research on the situation in South Stockton
- Supplement community input with data and metrics on existing services or gaps in government services for South Stockton community members
- Create an actionable proposal targeted at an issue identified either in his or her own data analysis, or
- Actively seek out funding sources (including grants) to implement these proposals
Qualifications should include:
- Experience writing grants or willingness to learn the skill
- Familiarity with Excel, STATA or another data analysis program
- Strong verbal skills for advocacy
Both the Organizing and Outreach Intern and the Policy Intern will be expected to aid staff as requested beyond the duties outlined here, and should expect full-time work engaging with different community partners. They will commit to a minimum of 35 hours of work a week, understanding that they may work later than standard hours on projects and will be provided with safe transportation if that occurs.
Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer Prevention in Santa Clara County Higher Learning Institutes*
The objective of this project is to assess screening programs at Santa Clara County colleges and universities and in collaboration with university and college health centers develop hepatitis B screening programs. Currently, the health centers at Stanford University and De Anza College have a hepatitis B screening program where students take a health risk assessment online and if found to be at high risk for chronic hepatitis B infection, the health center will provide a hepatitis B screening test and the necessary follow-up and referral. Campus student groups partner with health centers to advocate for student health and recruit other students to take the health risk assessment. Based on the achievements of these programs, we can model additional programs at other institutions in Santa Clara County.
Hepatitis B Prevention Program Intern Responsibilities:
The Hepatitis B Prevention Program intern will be responsible for developing and implementing a survey and evaluation of hepatitis B screening programs at colleges and universities in the Santa Clara County. Using the survey results, the intern will also identify at least 2 or 3 partner colleges or universities to implement or expand Hepatitis B screening measures. The intern would work under the direct supervision of the Hepatitis B Prevention Coordinator and with direction from the Tuberculosis Controller & Deputy Health Officer.
- Assess current hepatitis B screening programs at university and college health centers in Santa Clara County.
- Build and develop partnerships with university and college health centers, student groups, and other community organizations to advocate for hepatitis B screening and vaccination at the institutional setting.
- Recruit 2-3 universities or colleges to develop and implement a health risk assessment for chronic hepatitis B.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of hepatitis B screening programs.
- Meet regularly with Hepatitis B Prevention Coordinator and Deputy Health Officer to develop a work plan and strategy, report and document work progress, and discuss successes and barriers.
Office of Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer, San Diego
The Mayor’s Office has a limited number of internship opportunities in our communications, community engagement and policy departments. Interns perform a wide variety of tasks including assisting the Mayor and mayoral staff. Internships allow students to get a head start on their careers and learn many professional skills including legislative process, public affairs, constituent services and networking. Interns not only have the ability to build their resumes, but also have the opportunity to network with elected, government, civic and business leaders. Internships are offered during the summer, fall or winter school terms. The duration of the internship is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate your schedule. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Interns should be flexible and willing to attend early morning, evening, and weekend events.
How to apply: http://www.sandiego.
Contact: JLy@sandiego.gov
City of Chicago, Department of Family and Support Services
How to apply: Visit http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/Internships/Family_Support_Services_Policy_Advocacy_Upd_May.pdf
Deadline: Open until further notice
State Government Internships
Office of the Governor of the State of Illinois, Office of Legislative Affairs
The Office of Legislative Affairs represents the Governor and the Quinn Administration in proceedings before the Illinois General Assembly, manages legislative affairs for the Governor’s Office and all State agencies that report to the Governor (e.g. Departments of Public Health, Human Services, Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Corrections, etc.). The Office of Legislative Affairs works with members of the General Assembly, their staffs and other State Constitutional Officers, including the Attorney General, the Secretary of State and the Treasurer to advance Governor Quinn’s legislative agenda. Successful candidates will work closely with attorneys and staff in the Office of Legislative Affairs. In the past, legislative associates have worked on many of Governor Quinn’s priorities, including budget stability, ethics reform, campaign finance reform and pension reform by contributing legal research, bill analysis and policy proposals. Associates are heavily involved in the day to day operations of the Office of Legislative Affairs through bill analysis, outreach to members of the General Assembly, preparation of committee testimony, and other tasks. Candidates must have outstanding writing skills, strong communication abilities, be able to manage numerous matters and have the ability to function at a high level in an ever-changing environment.
How to apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and a cover letter to Thomas B. Quinn and Gregg Garmisa.
Sacramento Semester Internship Program, Department of Government
How to apply: www.csus.edu/govt/Pages/sacsemester.htm
Office of the Governor of the State of Illinois, Press Office
The Governor’s Office is looking for high-energy, committed and talented 21st century communicators to fulfill prestigious internship opportunities in the coming weeks. Every day will be a challenge–and an opportunity. Skills needed: Detail-oriented and highly organized, excellent writing and verbal communication skills, an appreciation for news and journalism, major multi-tasking abilities and a positive, “can-do” team attitude! If you’re interested in a career in communications and improving life for everyday people through public service, the governor’s office could be the place for you!
How to apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and a cover letter to Thomas B. Quinn and Gregg Garmisa.
Office of the Governor of the State of Illinois, Office of Energy Management
The Governor’s Office is seeking an undergraduate Energy Manager intern in Chicago to help benchmark energy use for State buildings. This Energy manager intern will work with the Central Management Agency’s Energy Manager, and the ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a group, ability to problem solve, ability to communicate effectively, experience with Energy Star Portfolio Manager, and a LEED or SERF accreditation.
How to apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and a cover letter to Thomas B. Quinn and Gregg Garmisa.
Oregon Center for Public Policy
How to apply: Visit http://www.ocpp.org/internship-fall-2014/
Office of the Governor of the State of Illinois, GIS Specialist
The Governor’s Office is seeking an undergraduate GIS Specialist in Chicago to help establish an Illinois Paddle Trail around Lake Michigan. This GIS intern will work with Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Office of Tourism. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a group, ability to problem solve, ability to communicate effectively, experience using hand-held GPS units, experience using GIS software, and minimum Wilderness First Aide Certification.
How to apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and a cover letter to Thomas B. Quinn and Gregg Garmisa.
Federal Agency Internships
U.S. Department of Energy, Geothermal Technologies Program*
The Geothermal Technologies Office researches, develops, and validates innovative and cost-competitive technologies and tools to locate, access, and develop geothermal resources in the United States. We work in partnership with industry, academia, and DOE’s national laboratories on research and development activities.
How to apply: Students looking for an internship with the Department of Energy in Washington, DC should contact Margaret Schaus ’02, Operations Supervisor of the Geothermal Technologies Program at the Department of Energy, who is happy to aid in the process.
U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC)*
The Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC) within the Office of the Secretary provides leadership on a national and regional level for environmental policies and compliance for the Department of the Interior, the nation’s premier resource management and conservation agency. OEPC is the Department’s unifying and lead voice for a wide range of environmental issues.
How to apply: Applicants may apply at anytime during the year for the fall, spring or summer internships. Contact Mary Josie Blanchard for additional information.
U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section*
The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating Sections in the Department and includes nearly one-half of the Division’s lawyers. The Section is responsible for bringing civil judicial actions under most federal laws enacted to protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, RCRA and the Superfund law (CERCLA). The breadth of the Section’s practice is extensive and challenging. It includes cases of national scope, such as cases against multiple members of an identified industry, to obtain broad compliance with the environmental laws. Through its enforcement of the Superfund law, the Section seeks to compel responsible parties either to clean up hazardous waste sites or to reimburse the United States for the cost of cleanup, thereby ensuring that they, and not the public, bear the burden of paying for cleanup. The Superfund law is also a basis of the Section’s actions to recover damages for injury to natural resources that are under the trusteeship of federal agencies.
How to apply: All potential interns must answer the following questions in a single document before we can send out the paperwork. The document should include: (1) full name, including middle, (2) DOB, (3) city, state, country of birth, (4) SSN, (5) reliable mailing address, (6) reliable email address, and (7) reliable phone number. Applicants should also (1) be a US Citizen and have been in the country for a cumulative total of 3 of the last 5 years, and (2) must pass a Security Background Check. Note: Use of illegal drugs within a year prior to completing your background materials is a potential disqualifier for the background check. Answers to the 7 questions, a resume, and a writing sample should be sent to Gavin Hilgemeier.
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