Graduate Summer Intern - NASPAA Washington DC

Graduate Summer Intern

Job ID: 7910562
Position Title: Graduate Summer Intern (Training Project)
Sector: Nonprofit
Company Name: NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
Field of Interest: Education
Job Function: Paid Internship/Temporary/Freelance/Contract
Entry Level: Yes
Location(s): Washington, Dist. Columbia, 20005, United States

Posted: April 20, 2011
Job Type: Internship
Job Duration: 1-3 Months
Degree Desired: Master's: MPA, MPP, MPM, etc.
Level of Experience: Student
Required Travel: 0-10%
Salary: $12.00 - $14.00 (Hourly Wage)
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Contact Person: Stacy Drudy

Email Address: drudy@naspaa.org
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Job Description

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS

OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ADMINISTRATION (NASPAA)

1029 Vermont Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington DC 20005



STUDENT INTERN/PROJECT ASSISTANT POSITION

SUMMER 2011

(FULL/PART-TIME, PAID)

Washington, DC



Focus:

Quality in Public Affairs Education: Creating an Online Training Course

This is an exciting opportunity to work on projects and programs that will make an important and lasting contribution to public affairs education. It is ideal for a graduate student interested in higher education leadership, program assessment, and nonprofit management.

The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to excellence in public service and public service education. Its institutional membership includes 275 graduate schools and programs of public administration, public affairs, and public policy.

The organization is seeking a master's level graduate student in public policy, management, or administration for an intern/project assistant position for 10-12 weeks during summer 2011, starting in May or June. Students in master’s programs in related fields, such as education or human resource development are also encouraged to apply. The candidate for the position will possess excellent analytic, computer, and technical skills; and be well-organized, a self-starter, and confident in dealing with academics and government professionals. He or she should also possess an interest in higher education or nonprofit management. The individual selected for this position will assist the NASPAA staff in supporting and enhancing programs and services for NASPAA's members; he or she will be working directly with senior staff who will provide direction and supervision.

Their primary responsibility will be:

* A project to design an online training course for academics and government officials that wish to become volunteer site visitors (peer reviewers) for master’s programs in public policy/administration/affairs. The intern will explore options for online training software and will work with leaders in the field to design the course structure, partly based on materials developed for previous in-person training sessions. The intern will identify areas for course development and will assist in the tracking, analysis, and recruitment of potential volunteers.

There may be short additional projects if time allows, regarding quality in public affairs education, including updating NASPAA websites and outreach to NASPAA institutional members. The internship may also include occasional office duties and projects as assigned.

The intern/project assistant position will pay approximately $12-14 per hour, depending on experience and graduate school status, and can be part-time (20 hrs/week) or full-time (40 hrs/week). Applicants should ideally have completed at least one year of a master's program in public policy, public administration, or public affairs; no specific concentration or specialization is required. We will also consider applications from individuals seeking graduate degrees in related fields appropriate for this internship. Individuals who will receive a master's degree in Spring/Summer 2011 and are able to work through summer 2011 are also welcome to apply. International students may apply if they are holding a visa that permits them to work.

Qualifications include excellent analytical skills, strong technical skills and facility in exploring new software applications, written communication, oral communication, and interpersonal skills; a strong interest in public service and public service education; a desire to work in a non-profit and academic-oriented setting; and an understanding of the subject matter and values orientation of public affairs education and practice. Experience using web design software a plus.

NASPAA is located one block from the McPherson Square Metro Station, near the White House: 1029 Vermont Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington DC 20005.

Please e-mail your letter of interest and resume to drudy@naspaa.org by April 28. Please put “Application for NASPAA Summer Internship #2: Online Training” as the subject heading of the email. Review of materials will begin no later than that date, and will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate on your application whether you are interested in a part-time or full-time internship. This internship is a time-limited position and does not include benefits. NASPAA is an equal opportunity employer.
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Contact Person: Stacy Drudy

Email Address: drudy@naspaa.org