Public Policy and Business Development Internship Washington, DC
United States
- Other Cities in United States:
Washington D.C.
Term: Summer
Dates: June 13th - August 9th
Description:
Through the medium of public policy, this organization strives to change state and federal housing policy, and to establish effective partnerships with technology companies and other nonprofit entities. Each intern can expect exposure to public policy efforts. Interns will be able to be part of a successful, growing nonprofit organization as they seek to establish networks and build coalitions to effectuate policy change. Based on each individual intern's goals and interests, tasks might include: - Research on diverse areas such as federal telecommunications legislation, or state housing policy
- Implementation of short- and long-term projects designed by a senior officer to help the intern gain specific experience in his/her areas of interest and to further the mission of the organization Interns will also be involved in the business development aspects, which may involve: - Business development research and strategy
- Drafting grant proposals and reports and working closely with staff members towards the submission of grant proposals This internship provides an excellent opportunity to make a contribution and to appreciate how a vibrant nonprofit organization conceives of and seeks to implement meaningful public policy changes, and secure funding to advance the organization's mission and goals.
Highlights:
Gain experience in the ever changing technology world by bringing IT into deserving communities! Join a multi-national nonprofit organization that connects low-income people to the 21st century economy by bringing wide-scale access to broadband, youth programs, technology skills, computers and online educational content to low-income communities around the globe.
Qualifications:
- You must be at least 19 years old.
- Placement should be in your field of study and you must have relevant course work/work experience in the field.
- You must be a US, Canadian or Australian citizen or already be in the US on a work/study visa.
- Minimum 3.5 GPA, excellent communication and research skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Sales Force and HTML a plus.
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Intern Types :
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- Development
- Public Admin, Public Pol, Govt
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Cost in US$: 5,990
Cost Include Description:
- 8 Week Internship Placement (Monday - Friday Full-time)
- Shared accommodation in university student housing
- US-based program coordinator to prepare you for your program
- Professional seminars
- Several planned excursions
- Many optional events throughout program
- 24 hour emergency contact number
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American,
Australian
and Canadian
Participants.
Participants Travel to United States
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Resume
Post-Program Services Include:
Global Experiences's Mission Statement: Global Experiences is the world leading provider of customized international internship programs. Dedicated to providing the most unique, affordable, and culturally-rich personal and professional programs available in the world today. Our years of experience and extensive network of committed international partners, coupled with our reputation as a premier global program provider, offers each of our customers unparalleled opportunities abroad.
Our team is focused on devoting attention to the needs of each individual program participant to ensure the most rewarding and inspirational international experiences give you an Edge in Life!
Year Founded: 2001
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