The Third Way Adam Solomon Intern Program introduces highly motivated
graduate or law students, with an interest in policy analysis and
development, to the process of advancing a 21st century progressive agenda.
Interns will gain hands‐on experience working closely with Third
Way’s senior management team, which has extensive political, communications, and
policy experience, forged at every level of government and advocacy: the
White House, federal agencies, the House and Senate, presidential campaigns,
and national non‐profit advocacy organizations.
Third Way is the leading moderate think-tank of the progressive movement.
Our aims: an economic agenda that is focused on growth and middle class
success; a culture of shared values; a national security approach that is
both tough and smart; and a clean energy revolution. We create high-impact
products for use by elected officials, candidates and the Administration.
The Third Way Internship Program was named in 2009 in memory of our former
Vice Chairman, Adam Solomon, who believed that progressives must re-think
our ideas for a new era. He believed deeply in public service and was
instrumental in creating Third Way.
Communications Internship
Third Way’s Communications Department focuses on cultivating strategic
relationships with DC decision makers & influentials.
Communications Department interns will have an opportunity to:
* Conduct research, gather polling data and provided analysis for
columns and talking points;
* Develop and advance Third Way’s social networking presence;
* Attend meetings/briefings with a variety of political figures, elite
members of the press and other officials;
* Coordinate booking/pitching outreach to press.
Culture Internship
Third Way’s Culture Program seeks to re-think how progressives handle
hot-button culture issues.
Culture Program interns will have an opportunity to:
* Produce internal background memos on specific policy issues for the
Culture Program Director;
* Attend events and Hill meetings as a representative of Third Way and
reported back to the Culture Program team;
* Compose draft letters of support for specific pieces of legislation
for submission to the Congressional Record;
* Track the progress of ballot measures and state legislative efforts
on culture issues in the states; and,
* Research, analyze, and brief the Culture Program team about new
public opinion research on culture issues.
Economic Internship
Third Way’s Economic Program focuses on helping middle-class Americans
achieve success in a globalizing 21st century economy.
Economic Program interns will have an opportunity to:
* Provide background research and assisted in drafting Economic
Program idea briefs for our signature idea brief series;
* Assist in organizing Third Way events and presentations on various
aspects of economic policy;
* Attend Capitol Hill committee hearings on major legislation and
policy briefings on behalf of Third Way; and,
* Attend and contribute in meetings with Congressional offices and
Third Way staff on economic policy issues.
Application Instructions for Third Way Internships
All internships are PAID. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis:
Fall (September‐ December), Spring (January‐ May) or Summer
(June‐
August). To apply, please send the following to internship@thirdway.org:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Short writing sample
4. References (professor/current or recent employer)
When applying, please reference the semester and program in which you are
interested within the subject line of your email (e.g. Spring Culture
Internship). Incomplete applications will not be considered. EOE.
Candidates must be graduate students or law students with an interest in and
knowledge of national politics. Outstanding research, writing, and
analytical skills, as well as excellent attention to detail, are imperative.
To find out more about Third Way’s intern programs, please visit our
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