INTERNSHIP: NASPAA Summer Intern (paid)- Washington, DC

Summer Intern (paid)

Job ID: 7870607
Position Title: Summer Intern (paid)
Sector: Nonprofit
Company Name: NASPAA
Field of Interest: Education
Job Function: Paid Internship/Temporary/Freelance/Contract
Entry Level: Yes
Location(s): Washington, Dist. Columbia, 20005, United States

Posted: April 13, 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

Job Description

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS

OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ADMINISTRATION (NASPAA)

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

Tel: 202.628.8965 Fax: 202.626.4978 naspaa@naspaa.org

www.naspaa.org



STUDENT INTERN/PROJECT ASSISTANT POSITION

SUMMER 2011

(FULL-TIME, PAID)

Washington, DC



Focus: Public Policy Research/Analysis and Higher Education Policy

Regarding: Structure, Conduct, and Performance of Graduate Education for Public Service



This is an exciting opportunity to work on projects and programs that will make an important and lasting contribution to public affairs education across the country. It is ideal for a graduate student interested in higher education policy analysis.

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. The candidate for the position will possess excellent quantitative and analytic skills, and be outgoing, 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. 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 study the structure, conduct, and performance of graduate schools of public policy/administration/affairs. The intern will study the effect of recent fiscal pressures and university restructuring on public affairs schools' admissions, size, degrees and courses offered, and financial behavior across. The intern will use quantitative and qualitative evidence (including interviews) to write a report for possible publication and presentation at a NASPAA conference.

An additional task may include contributing to:

* A project to strengthen the capacity of graduate public administration/policy programs within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). This will be conducted in conjunction with other members of NASPAA's staff.

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 quantitative and data analytical skills, 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.

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 naspaa@naspaa.org by April 28. Please put "Application for NASPAA Summer Internship" as the subject heading o fthe 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