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Public Policy Internship
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Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Organization:
InterAction
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Area of Focus:
Politics
Start date:
January 11, 2010
Last day to apply:
December 15, 2009
Paid or unpaid:
Unpaid
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Language(s):
English
End date:
May 31, 2010
Last updated:
September 15, 2009
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Description:
Public Policy Internships:
Responsibilities will include assisting the unit in preparing the Public Policy Weekly - a weekly summary of legislative news, media, and events that is put together for members and key congressional staff; attending hearings and briefings as needed; researching legislative action that affects the international development community; write original articles and online companion pieces of our flagship publication Monday Developments; assisting with organizing events such as congressional staff briefings; and administrative support as needed.
Requirements: Commitment to a minimum of 20 hours per week, undergraduate/graduate student in government/political science, development, or international affairs with an interest in public policy is preferred; strong computer skills; communications skills.; and ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
Benefits: Internships are unpaid, but a monthly travel stipend up to $50 is available; learn about InterAction and how it engages with its members in advancing the common agenda around the world; and have an opportunity to learn about innovative ideas and issues facing the international development community.
Application instructions:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample to Vanessa Dick, vdick@interaction.org.
Position open until filled
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Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/142217-129/c
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