Women In Government
Fall 2009
Women In Government, a nonprofit, bi-partisan organization in Washington, D.C., which conducts educational seminars for women state legislators and manages several public policy initiatives, is currently offering a Graduate Fellow position in the area of economic policy.
Details:
Women In Government is a national 501(c)(3), non-profit, bi-partisan organization of women state legislators providing leadership opportunities, networking, expert forums, and educational resources to address and resolve complex public policy issues.
Women In Government leads the nation with a bold, courageous, and passionate vision that empowers and mobilizes all women legislators to effect sound policy.
The Fellow position is located within the Women In Government Family Economic Success Policy Resource Center.
The position is for the Fall 2009 semester (September – December), with the possibility of extension;
- The position requires a time commitment of 15-20 hours per week;
- A competitive hourly stipend is paid;
- Interest in economic policy a must, particular focus in microeconomics is preferred;
- Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate-level (Master’s or PhD) program and have exceptional writing and computer skills, basic research knowledge and willingness to work as a team member.
The Fellow will have the opportunity to participate first-hand in the development and execution of programming regarding economic policy for state legislators. The position will involve policy research, coordination of and contributions to a quarterly newsletter, development and distribution of educational and marketing materials, website development, strategic planning of the program, communications with policymakers, design of program evaluation methods and a variety of other projects to be determined by Fellow and project supervisors.
To Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample either via email to humanresources@womeningovernment.org or via fax to Human Resources at 202-333-0875 no later than September 25, 2009.
Women In Government recognizes the value of a work force made up of highly skilled people from a variety of backgrounds.
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