Summer 2015 Education Policy Internship Opportunity

Summer 2015 Education Policy Intern

HCM Strategists

Position Type: Summer Internship

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)

Description: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY – EDUCATION

HCM Strategists, LLC

Where: HCM Strategists, LLC

1156 15th Street, NW, Suite 850

Washington, D.C. 20005

When: Summer 2015; full or part time

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 Summer 2015 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:

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.