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 an undergraduate internship position.
Details:
Women In Government is a national, 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 internship is for the Fall 2009 semester (September – December), with the possibility of extension;
- The position requires a minimum time commitment of 15-20 hours per week;
- A competitive hourly stipend is paid;
- Interest in public policy/political science a must;
- Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate-level program and have exceptional writing and computer skills, basic research knowledge and willingness to work as a team member.
The intern will have the opportunity to participate first-hand in the development and execution of programming regarding public policy education for state legislators. The position will involve policy research, coordination of and contributions to a biannual newsletter, development and distribution of educational and marketing materials, website development, strategic planning of programs, communications with policymakers, design of program evaluation methods and a variety of other projects to be determined by intern and project supervisors.
To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter 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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