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Position Type: German Marshall
Fund of the United States Congressional
Relations Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
Desired
Major(s):
Arts and Humanities, Behavioral
and Social Sciences/Government and Politics, Public Policy
Location: Washington,
District of Columbia (United States)
Description: The German
Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation
on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of
the Marshall Plan. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions
working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the
policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on
transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed
commitment to the transatlantic relationship. In addition, GMF supports a
number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. Founded in 1972 as a
non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a
permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence
on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington,
DC, GMF has offices in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest,
Warsaw, and Tunis. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin,
and Stockholm.
The Congressional Relations
program seeks an energetic, detail-oriented, creative individual to assist with
all aspects of the program. The program’s mission is to build strong relations
between Congress and GMF. The team conducts a variety of activities and
outreach to Capitol Hill in order to provide useful information, showcase GMF’s
intellectual capacity, forge connections between American and European
policymakers, and strengthen the organization’s reputation on the Hill. Activities
include staffer-level briefings, one-on-one meetings, staffer study tours,
member-level briefings, and organizing official congressional delegations for participation
in GMF conferences.
The Congressional Relation fall
internship is unpaid, but offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive
professional experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international
affairs. Our office is in a Metro-accessible location, just blocks from Dupont
Circle. GMF offers a stimulating, supportive work environment.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Drafting correspondence;
• Maintaining databases;
• Writing brief reports and/or
Congressional updates;
• Attending Congressional
hearings;
• Coordinating and executing
meetings/events;
• Providing clerical support to
the Congressional Relations team; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Start and Length of Internship:
• Preferred Start date: August
25, 2014
• Preferred length of internship:
3 – 6 months depending availability of the individual
Job Function: Administrative/Support
Services, Communication, Management/Administration, Research
Desired Class
Level(s):
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior,
Senior, Recent Grad (up to 3 years out)
Qualifications: Qualifications
and Requirements:
• Qualified candidates will be
undergraduate students or recent graduates with strong interpersonal skills and
proven writing ability.
• Interest in the mission and
priorities of The German Marshall Fund.
• Excellent organizational skills
combined with the ability to work well under deadlines.
• Effective communication skills,
both orally and written.
• Ability to work independently
and as part of small team.
• Ability to commit at least 30+ hours per week.
Position Type: US Office of Management and Budget Student Assistant (Fall or Spring
Part-Time), Winter/January Term Internship
Location: Washington,
District of Columbia (United States)
Description: Position:
Student Assistant Positions to start August 2014 to December 2014 (with
possible extension into the winter). We are looking for undergraduate students only.
Duties: Student assistants work
with teams of professionals and other students to support the activities of the
Budget Systems Branch (BSB) and the Budget Formulation and Execution Line of
Business (BFELoB).
Depending on skills, interests,
and current needs, student assistants:
• Assist with research and
gathering information for projects
• Provide training and technical
support to users
• Develop and modify training
materials
• Assist with quality assurance,
testing, and benchmarking of budget systems software
• Assist with software
development projects
• Provide personnel and human
resource support
Job Function: Administrative/Support
Services
Approximate
Hours Per
Week:
20 to 25, hours are flexible
Qualifications:
• Ability to multitask and work
under high stress environment
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced
work environment
• Motivated self-starter
• Great writing skills
• Good public speaking skills
• Professional demeanor
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Computer science, technical,
finance, math and/or science background a plus, but not required
Only current US Citizens are
eligible and any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable
background investigation and drug test. All applicants will be judged based on
their resume submitted by e-mail. If BSB feels your qualifications match the
needs of their position, you will be contacted directly for an interview. The
position will close when it is filled.
Position Type: German Marshall
Fund of the United States Europe Program Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
Desired
Major(s):
Arts and Humanities, Behavioral
and Social Sciences/Government and Politics, Business, Public Policy
Location: Washington,
District of Columbia (United States)
Description: The German
Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation
on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of
the Marshall Plan. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions
working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the
policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on
transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed
commitment to the transatlantic relationship.
In addition, GMF supports a
number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. Founded in 1972 as a
non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a
permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence
on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington,
D.C., GMF has offices in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest,
Warsaw, and Tunis. GMF also has smaller representations in
Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm.
GMF seeks a highly motivated intern to work with the Europe Program, which aims
to enhance understanding of the challenges facing the European Union and the potential
implications for North America and the transatlantic relationship. The Program
contributes to the European and transatlantic policy debate through analysis,
research, and policy recommendations to help improve the political, economic,
financial, and social stability of the EU and its member states. The Europe
Program has an extensive work program which, should funding be provided, will
focus on four key areas: integration and disintegration in the EU; the challenge
of reconnecting Europe’s South; challenges in the EU’s neighborhood; and
Germany’s role in Europe. It was launched in January 2014 and builds on the
work of GMF’s EuroFuture Project.
The intern will report to the
Europe Program team, and will interact with other members of staff, interns for
other programs/projects, and Fellows. S/he will conduct research and provide
administrative support for the Europe Program and GMF’s work on European
affairs and economics-related issues. The intern will also have the opportunity
to participate in policy meetings at both GMF and external organizations, and
may be asked to summarize key points for the program team.
The Europe Program fall
internship is unpaid, but offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive
professional experience for those interested in a career in public policy or
international affairs. Our office is in a Metro-accessible location, just blocks
from Dupont Circle. GMF offers a stimulating, supportive work environment.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Conducting background research
and writing internal memos for various projects;
• Providing administrative
support to the Europe Program team;
• Gathering and organizing
logistical information for events and seminars;
• Preparing talking points and
preparatory materials for Fellows’ speaking and conference engagements;
• Providing event support (both
planning and on-site logistical support); and
• Other duties to include
database entry and administrative tasks.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• An undergraduate or graduate
student pursuing a degree in international relations, political science, or
economics. Recent graduates will also be considered.
• Fluency in English required.
• Excellent analytical and
writing skills, as well as previous research experience.
• Excellent organizational skills
combined with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently
an as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and
support several small to medium-sized projects in addition to working on
long-term research projects.
• Flexibility to handle diverse
administrative tasks.
• Knowledge or interest in
European affairs and transatlantic policy issues.
Start and Length of Internship:
• Preferred date: August 25, 2014
to December 2014 (exact date can be flexible if necessary)
• Preferred time commitment: At
least 25 hours per week.
Job Function: Administrative/Support
Services, Research
Desired Class
Level(s):
Junior, Senior
Qualifications:
• An undergraduate or graduate
student pursuing a degree in international relations, political science, or
economics. Recent graduates will also be considered.
• Fluency in English required.
• Excellent analytical and
writing skills, as well as previous research experience.
• Excellent organizational skills
combined with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently
an as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and
support several small to medium-sized projects in addition to working on
long-term research projects.
• Flexibility to handle diverse
administrative tasks.
• Knowledge or interest in European affairs and
transatlantic policy issues.
Position Type: HCM Strategists
Education Policy Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
Desired
Major(s):
Behavioral and Social
Sciences/Government and Politics, Education/Policy Studies and Organizational
Leadership (GRAD), Education/Higher Education, Student
Affairs, and International
Education Policy (GRAD), Public Policy/Public Policy (GRAD)
Location: Washington,
District of Columbia (United States)
About Us: HCM Strategists was
founded on the belief that sound public policy drives progress. Innovation and
creative ideas for improving the nation’s education and health find a foothold
when embraced by state and federal decision makers. The resulting public policy
ensures that good ideas spread boldly to effect change in our communities.
Achieving policy change in a
reasonable time frame takes a combination of high-level government experience,
a network of strong relationships, and the ability to find a fresh, creative
approach to addressing the issues. When you can enlighten all participants by
capturing their attention, finding common ground, and building strong
alliances, success is within reach. For more information on our firm, please
visit our website at www.hcmstrategists.com.
Qualifications: Graduate degree
preferred, or currently enrolled in a graduate level program. Ability to translate
and broadly communicate complex research, policy and legislation topics for a
variety of audiences.
Responsibilities: Interns with
HCM Strategists perform a variety of tasks that support our partners and staff
in our legislative, media, research and policy, and administrative work.
Legislative tasks may include:
• Legislative research, including
assembling information for clients related to federal or state-level education
legislation;
• Monitoring federal legislative
hearings and mark-ups, either on-line or in-person and writing synopses of
proceedings for client updates;
• Compiling and assembling client
briefing materials for Capitol Hill or Administration visits/meetings.
Media tasks may include:
• Monitoring education
policy-related publications for relevant news stories, related to client
interests and activities;
Research and policy tasks may
include:
• Research on state and federal
education activities;
• Assembling information on
relevant topics as needed; and
• Attending meetings that may be of
interest to clients and writing a synopsis.
Administrative tasks may include:
• Compiling and assembling
information requested by clients, as necessary;
• Review of both client and HCM
documents; and
• Assisting with general client
meeting planning tasks.
HCM will gladly work with the
student’s academic department to ensure the internship meets course
requirements, which may earn the student course credit for the experience.
Intern is responsible for furnishing HCM with details of the course
requirements, in order to ensure the experience aligns with the required objectives.
Equal Opportunity Statement
HCM Strategists is an equal
opportunity employer affording all employees and job applicants’ fair and equal
treatment. HCM complies with the letter and spirit of all applicable federal,
state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, including
discrimination based on race, age, color, gender, religion, national origin,
marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran status,
and disabilities.
Qualities Sought: Ability to work
in high-paced environment, enthusiasm, commitment, ability to work well with
others, interest in issue areas, open-mindedness, effective verbal and written
communication skills, and a sense of humor.
Skills Needed: Proficient with
Microsoft Office.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume
and writing sample to intern@hcmstrategists.com with Fall 2014 Education Intern
in the subject line or fax to (202)547-2224.
Your writing sample should
include a policy position paper or a memo which outlines specific policy
recommendations.
Job Function: Consulting,
Education/Teaching
Desired Class
Level(s):
Junior, Senior, Masters Candidate
Salary Level: $500 per month
Qualifications: Ability to work
in high-paced environment, enthusiasm, commitment, ability to work well with
others, interest in issue areas, open-mindedness, effective verbal and written
communication skills, and a sense of humor.
Skills Needed: Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Position Type: Jewish Policy
Center Research Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
Desired
Major(s):
Arts and Humanities/History, Arts
and Humanities/Jewish Studies, Arts and Humanities/Arabic Studies, Behavioral
and Social Sciences/Government and Politics
Location: Washington,
District of Columbia (United States)
Description: The Jewish
Policy Center is now accepting applications for full-time and part-time
research internships for the fall semester. Internship positions are open to undergraduates,
recent graduates with a bachelor's degree, and master's candidates. Interns
provide research and limited administrative support to the JPC staff. Tasks
include: researching and writing for the JPC’s project on the Gaza Strip and West
Bank, composing posts for the JPC's daily blog, editing and proofreading our
inFOCUS Quarterly journal, researching as needed, and minimal database management.
Past interns have also had opportunities to publish in the national press. The
ideal candidate should be hardworking, professional, and demonstrate an
interest in Middle East foreign policy. Strong research and writing skills are
a necessity. Foreign languages are a plus. Dates for beginning and ending the
internship are flexible. Our offices are metro accessible in downtown
Washington, DC.
Job Function: Research
Desired Class
Level(s):
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior,
Senior, Masters Candidate, Recent Grad (up to 3 years out)
Duration: Semester
Approximate
Hours Per
Week:
10-40
Salary Level: 500 per Semester
Qualifications: The ideal
candidate should be hardworking, professional, and demonstrate an interest in
Middle East foreign policy. Strong research and writing skills are a necessity.
Foreign languages are a plus.
Position Type: German Marshall
Fund of the United States Asia Program Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
Desired
Major(s):
Arts and Humanities/Chinese,
Behavioral and Social Sciences/Economics, Behavioral and Social
Sciences/Government and Politics, Public Policy
Location: Washington,
District of Columbia (United States)
Description: The German
Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation
on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of
the Marshall Plan. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions
working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the
policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on
transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed
commitment to the transatlantic relationship. In addition, GMF supports a
number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. Founded in 1972 as a
non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a
permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence
on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington,
D.C., GMF has offices in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest,
Warsaw, and Tunis. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm.
The Asia Program addresses the
implications of Asia’s rise for the West—in particular, how Asia’s resurgence
will impact the foreign policy, economic, and domestic challenges and choices
facing the transatlantic allies—through a combination of convening, writing,
strategic grants, study tours, fellowships, partnerships with other GMF
programs, and partnerships with other institutions. The intern will benefit
from exposure to GMF’s network, its high level events and interactions with
various policy actors. Since the internship takes place in Washington, interns
are often able to attend various related events on behalf of GMF staff.
The Asia Program fall internship
is unpaid, but offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional
experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international
affairs.
Our office is in a Metro-accessible
location, just blocks from Dupont Circle. GMF offers a stimulating, supportive
work environment.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Assisting in the coordination
of our mid scale convening activities, as well as small scale Washington based
events; and
• Providing administrative and
research support for the Asia program on issues pertaining to U.S. and European
Asia policy.
Start and Length of Internship:
• Preferred starting date: August
25, 2014
• Preferred time commitment: At
least 25-35 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 9 AM to 5 PM.
Job Function: Research
Desired Class
Level(s):
Junior, Senior
Qualifications: Qualifications
and Requirements:
• Excellent analytical, writing
skills and previous research experience.
• Fluency in English is required;
European or an Asian language is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral
communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft
Office.
• Comfortable multi-tasking, and
working independently and as part of a team.
• Must be an undergraduate or
graduate student pursuing a degree in International Relations, International
Development, Regional Studies, Economics or Security
Studies.
• Previous experience in a think
tank, foundation, NGO, government body, media outlet, or similar organization
preferred.
• Strong interest in Asian security issues; a
background in South Asian, East Asian or transatlantic security issues.
Position Type: German Marshall
Fund of the United States Foreign and Security Policy Summer Internship
Desired
Major(s):
Arts and Humanities, Behavioral
and Social Sciences/Government and Politics, Business, Public Policy
Location: Washington,
District of Columbia (United States)
Description: The German
Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation
on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of
the Marshall Plan. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions
working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the
policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on
transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed
commitment to the transatlantic relationship.
In addition, GMF supports a
number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. Founded in 1972 as a
non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a
permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence
on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington,
D.C., GMF has offices in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest,
Warsaw, and Tunis. GMF also has smaller representations in
Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm.
GMF’s Washington, D.C. office seeks an intern to join the Foreign and Security
Policy (FSP) team. The FSP team oversees GMF’s regional programming in Europe,
including many of the post-Soviet republics, Asia, the Mediterranean, and the
Wider Atlantic. The intern will work closely with senior GMF staff and provide
event assistance and research, logistical and administrative support. The
internship is a unique opportunity to be in direct contact with the senior
international policy community. Interns can also benefit from the Washington
foreign policy environment and attend various foreign policy related events.
The intern will be working with a database system and will therefore be provided
with database training. The Foreign and Security Policy fall internship is
unpaid, but offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional
experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international
affairs. Our office is in a Metro-accessible location, just blocks from Dupont
Circle. GMF offers a stimulating, supportive work environment.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Assisting with program events
schedule;
• Acting as internal point of
contact for GMF staff and coordinate the external communication with meeting
participants;
• Providing research and office
support to FSP’s Senior Fellows;
• Maintaining contact information
in a CRM database;
• Maintaining database integrity
(duplicate checking, style guide consistency, etc.); and
• Completing administrative and
logistical duties as assigned.
Start and Length of Internship:
• Preferred Start date: August
25,2014
• Preferred length of internship:
3 – 6 months
Job Function: Administrative/Support
Services, Research
Desired Class
Level(s):
Junior, Senior
Qualifications: Qualifications
and Requirements:
• Fluency in English. Second
language skills are desirable but not necessary.
• Excellent written and oral
communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and
multi-tasking skills; and must be creative, organized, committed and
responsible.
• Ability to take initiative and
be a self-starter.
• Experience in event management
a plus.
• Experience in database systems
preferred.
• Strong interest in
transatlantic policy issues.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a
multicultural environment.
Position Type: Egan-Jones Ratings
Company Institutional Sales/Marketing Entry Level (Full-Time)
Desired
Major(s):
Behavioral and Social
Sciences/Economics, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Government and Politics,
Behavioral and Social Sciences/Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Sociology,
Business, Undergraduate Studies/Individual Studies, Undergraduate
Studies/Pre-Law, Public Policy/Environmental Policy
Location: Haverford,
Pennsylvania (United States)
Description: This position
will be based in Egan-Jones' greater Philadelphia administrative center, twenty
minutes by train to the city center. Employee will be assigned with providing
operational and administrative support to sales team. This is an excellent
entry level position in the field of financial business to business sales with
an established but fast growing firm. The successful applicant will not be
afraid of the phone but will consider the "cold-call" to be the
ultimate research tool.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Achievement of revenue goals
• Identify and close sales
prospects, by phone call
• Maintain positive and
aggressive, "go-getter" attitude
• Develop and share innovative
sales hunting techniques
• Discover and communicate market
developments internally and externally
• Identify and recommend opportunities
for partnerships and alliances that can drive sales
• Assist Senior Sales
Representatives with prospecting efforts, cold-calling, and lead generation
• Provide competitive analysis to
marketing and product teams
• Support development of sales and
support literature
• Coordinate internal resources
to follow-up on opportunities and respond to requests
• Lead role in more formal
responses, such as RFPs and compliance questionnaires
• Work with head of proxy
services to maintain an ACT! CRM and support accounting, marketing, detailed
revenue reporting, forecasting and administrative functions
• Work with partner firms to
support their sales efforts and cross coordinate with ours
• Work closely with business
managers and management committee to develop product marketing plan
• Attend relevant industry events
as needed
• Help coordinate events, travel,
and client visits
The goal is for this employee is
to be promotable after a period of two years or less.
Job Function: Financial
Services, Marketing/Sales
Desired Class
Level(s):
Recent Grad (up to 3 years out)
Approximate
Hours Per
Week:
40
Qualifications: Undergraduate
Degree
Excellent phone presentation
skills
Basic computer skills
Perceptronics Solutions Inc.
Position
Type:
Entry Level (Full-Time),
Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
Desired
Major(s):
Behavioral and Social
Sciences/Government and Politics, Education/Policy Studies and Organizational
Leadership (GRAD)
Location: Falls Church,
Virginia (United States)
Description: Perceptronics
Solutions is seeking strong candidates for the position of Social Media
Campaign Analyst for a half-time or full-time internship position located in
our Falls Church, VA office. In this
position you will work with a small team of professionals who are currently
developing cutting edge tools for social media analysis to inform political campaigns. A
strong candidate will have demonstrated skill and interest in both politics and
technology.
Responsibilities include:
- Using Perceptronics' social
media tools to analyze real world data for a small set of real world customers
/ campaigns.
- Conducting and presenting
background research on customers' campaigns and current tactics / best
practices of social media uses by political campaigns.
- Preparing reports that present
key findings of the analysis, along with insights and recommendations.
- Providing feedback on the
usability and features of Perceptronics' social media tools, including via
light testing.
Job
Function:
Other
Desired Class
Level(s):
Junior, Senior, Masters Candidate
