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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