INTERNSHIP: Center for the Study of the President - Washington D.C.

Center for the Study of the President Internship

Employer:
Center for the Study of the Presidency
Internships Available:
Unspecified
Website:
http://www.thepresidency.org/who-we-are/internships
Job Description:
The Center for the Study of the Presidency Internship is available to students at with an interest in the American Presidency. You will assist in the research and writing of policy analyses and other projects and help organize meetings, conferences and outreach programs. Preference will be given to junior, senior and graduate students with a background in politicial science, history, international relations, economics, business, medicine or science policy.

The CSPC Internship Experience:
Interns

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CPSC), a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located in Washington, DC, offers unpaid internships for undergraduate and graduate students during the spring, summer and fall terms. Center internships offer motivated students the opportunity to learn first-hand about the international and domestic issues confronting the American Presidency and Legislature in a fast-moving DC think tank. Recent Center activities include publishing a report on mobilizing NATO in Afghanistan and Pakistan, publishing a comprehensive report on strengthening America’s future and launching our Character-Based Leadership Program.

Who We're Looking For:

Internship applicants must maintain a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate will be a college junior or senior or graduate student with a demonstrated interest in the Presidency and U.S. government policy. Students in all majors are welcome to apply, especially those studying political science, history, international relations, economics, business, medicine or science policy.

What To Expect:

While interns are assigned a primary project to work on during their time at the Center based on their experience and qualifications, they also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of Center activities and operations during their internship.

Professional responsibilities may include:

* Working with experienced policymakers and former government officials.
* Conducting research and writing to support Center projects and policy analysis.
* Helping organize meetings with executive and legislative public officials, the media, Presidential scholars, and other NGO leaders.
* Assisting with conferences, publications and public relations outreach.

Application Information:

Applications are accepted at any time; however, applications received by the deadline are given priority. Due to the volume of applications received, the Center will only contact those whom we have selected for interviews.

Deadlines:

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Spring Term : November 1
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Summer Term: March 19
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Fall Term: August 20

Applying for a Center Internship:

Please e-mail sspancake@thepresidency.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the following:

* Internship Application form (submit online)
* Resume
* Short Writing sample (2-3 pages)
* Unofficial Transcript

It is preferable that interns work Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., when the Center's offices are open to gain the maximum experience and be truly integrated into the Center's projects. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. The Center's office is conveniently located in downtown DC and close to three Metro lines.