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NLC’s Center for Research and Innovation is seeking a graduate student to provide research and program development assistance on local workforce and economic development issues. The intern would also have the opportunity to be involved in housing, sustainability, and transportation projects. NLC involves interns in substantive efforts that include research and oral and written communications components. Additionally, interns are fully incorporated into the NLC staff to learn the value of teamwork in an office environment and how to work with other professionals on a daily basis to complete a task.

Duties include:

• Researching local government policy issues and innovative practices;
• Assisting with surveys and other data collection and analysis efforts;
• Writing for the weekly newspaper, the NLC website, and other related news and information resources;
• Attending meetings or briefings and reporting back to staff; and
• Providing administrative support as needed.

Highly qualified candidates should be enrolled in an advanced degree program. Excellent oral and written communications skills are required along with strong organizational skills and an interest in government, public policy or related fields. Knowledge of Census and other related data sources preferred.

This paid ($12.00 per hour) internship runs the full length of the Spring academic semester. Work hours are generally at least 25 hours per week.

To apply send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to:

Human Resources
National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
employment@nlc.org