Starting Date: 08-31-2006
1333 H St. N.W. 10th Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20010
United StatesOne very important goal of American Progress is to inspire and educate the next generation of progressive Americans. American Progress offers full and part-time internships each summer and academic semester. Campus Progress is in special need of interns with organizing experience. All undergraduate and masters-level students and J.D. and Ph.D. candidates are eligible to apply.
Interns will be directly engaged with the Center’s policy experts and will participate in a variety of activities including research, writing, campus organizing, and web-based projects. They will also assist staff with administrative tasks and help organize the Center’s many conferences and events.
American Progress offers a monetary stipend as well as a transportation subsidy for interns.
Intern applicants can apply for placement in the following departments:
Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, National Security/International Policy, Communications, Research Team, Executive/Administration, Development/Strategic Planning, External Affairs, Campus Progress, and Online Communications.
Eligibility:
All undergraduate and masters-level students and J.D. and Ph.D. candidates as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply. International students must have INS authorization to work in the United States.
Application Process:
In order to apply for an Aaron Foundation Internship at the Center for American Progress, please submit the following:
1) Internship Application
2) Cover Letter and Resume
3) Writing Sample of approximately 3 pages (your own words, unedited)
4) College or University Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
5) 2-3 References (please provide both the phone and email contact information and please include a Professor or other individual familiar with your work)
Suggested Deadlines:
March 1: recommended deadline for Summer applications
July 15 *We are still accepting applications for the fall*: recommended deadline for Fall applications
November 17: recommended deadline for Winter applications
December15: recommended deadline for Spring applications
Duration
Summer: June – August
Fall: September – December
Winter: January – March
Spring: January – May
To apply, visit: http://www.americanprogress.org/site/pp.asp?c=biJRJ8OVF&b=9880Geographical Scope: National Other |
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