ABC News

Compensation: Paid

Required Hours: either FT/PT

Contact:
DisneyCareers.com

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester available

• research
• writing
• journalism
• communications
• public relations
• web pages
• database
• publications
• production

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Agricultural Research Services

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Rolling/ As-needed basis

Contact:
Student Employment Program Coordinator
Mary Weber
mary.weber@ars.usda.gov

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester available

• agricultural
• science
• technology
• math
• environmental
• management
• business
• research

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American Foreign Policy Council

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Part-time
Application Deadlines:
Fall - July 1st
Spring - November 1st
Summer - March 15th

Contact:
Richard Harrison
internships@afpc.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• administrative support
• events planning
• editing
• logistical support
• foreign policy
• research writing

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American Journalism Center

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: either FT/PT

Contact:
intern@aim.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester available

• Journalism Intern (writing, research, publications, broadcast journalism, production)
• Public Relations Intern (events, monitoring press coverage, writing and sending press releases, outreach)
• Marketing Intern (advertising, promotions, newsletter, website, online store, publications)

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American Public Health Association

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline:
Fall - July 15th
Spring - Dec. 1st
Summer - April 15th

Contact:
Kaitlin Sheedy
202-777-2459

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Affiliate Affairs: (research, website, outreach, event planning, writing, administrative support)
• Communications and The Nation’s Health: (writing, pitching stories and developing story ideas, photography, fact checking copy editing, tracking news, attending press conferences and news events)
• E-Marketing: (coordinating, database, writing, editing, social media, design email and web page, summary reports)
• Government Relations: (policy, legislature, research, advocacy, coalition building, correspondence, writing, attend Congressional hearings, accompany government relations staff on lobby visits to Members of Congress and their staff)
• Learning & Professional Developmental Programs: (coordinating, material preparation)
• Membership & Component Affairs: (writing, marketing, data collection, reception, recruitment)
• Public Affairs and Advocacy: Transportation and Public Health (documenting and developing case studies, research, writing, events planning, administrative support,attending seminars)
• Public Health Policy: (policy, committee support)
• Publications/Marketing and Advertising: (promoting, publications, writing copy, coordinating)
• Web design/Development: (building/updating web pages using HTML, Dreamweaver, CSS; Banner design using Photoshop, Fireworks; Flash files; image research)

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Americans for the Arts

Compensation:
Stipend: $500Fall/Spring (PT)
Stipend: $1000Summer (FT)

Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline:
Fall - July 8th
Spring - November 18th
Summer - March 9th

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Arts Action Fund (marketing, social media, political and legislative programs, website)
• Development (patron cultivation campaigns,prospect research, events planning, publications, correspondence, administrative support)
• Government and Public Affairs (events, writing, research, coordination, policy, legislation, administrative support)
• Leadership Alliances (prospect research, writing, mailings, event planning, correspondence,administrative and logistical support )
• Local Arts Advancement Services (programmatic support, networking, research and technical support)
• Marketing and Communications (publications, outreach, research, writing, social media, PR, photo database, administrative support)
• Meetings and Events (event planning, coordination, research, website)
• Membership (membership benefits, market research, marketing, recruitment, database)
• Research Services (maps and reports, writing, research, database, analysis)

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Bipartisan Policy Center

Compensation:
Unpaid Fall/Spring (PT),
Paid: $12.50, Summer (FT)
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline:
Fall - Sept 14th
Spring - January 1st
Summer - March 1st

Contact:
bpinternships@bipartisanpolicy.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester available

• Communications (web-based projects, research, writing, event planning, developing and expanding online media presence, social media)
• Democracy Project (research, writing, policy, event planning)
• Development (research, data-entry, event-planning)
• Economic Policy Project (research, writing, policy, correspondence, communications, event planning, fundraising, communications, budget, monitoring news and Congressional activity)
• Energy Project (research, event planning, monitoring news and Congressional activity, blogging, communications, administrative support)
• Government Relations (research, writing, event planning, monitoring news and Congressional activity, blogging, communications, administrative support)
• Health Project (writing, research, event planning, monitoring news and Congressional activity, blogging, and communications)
• Housing Commission (writing, research, event planning, monitoring news and Congressional activity, blogging, and communications)
• National Security Project (research, writing, editing, administrative support)

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Bread for the World

Compensation: Unpaid/Small stipend for +6 mo. duration internships Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Contact:
Jacqueline Jones
202-639-9400 ext. 171

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester available

• Administration
• Church Relations
• Communications
• Development and Member Services
• Government Relations
• Grassroots Organizing

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Brookings Institution

Internship - Governance Studies

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Communications Internship - Metropolitan Policy Program (communications, public relations, journalism, outreach events, database)
• Internship - Metropolitan Policy Program (research, administrative support, writing, public policy, urban policy, economics, statistics/mathematics, social sciences)
• Communications Internship - Communications (communications, public relations, journalism)
• Internship - Global Economy and Development (research, administrative support, data gathering and analysis, event planning)
• Internship - Brown Center on Education Policy (research, administrative support, public policy, education, political science, social science)
• Internship - Communications in Governance Studies (research, monitoring media, social media, administrative support, events)
• Internship - Saban Center for Middle East Policy (research, administrative support, events coordinating, editing, Attend policy briefings, forums, and symposia)
• Internship - Saban Center for Middle East Policy (administrative support, events coordinating, attend policy briefings, forums, and symposia)

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Business Executives for National Security

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline:
Fall - July 31st
Spring - November 30th
Summer - April 1st

Contact:
internships@bens.org
202-296-2125

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• research
• writing
• policy

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Canadian Embassy

Compensation: Unpaid
Required: Full-time
Application Deadline:
Spring - October 15th
Summer - February 1st
Fall - June 24th

Contact:
internship@canadianembassy.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Political-Foreign & Defense Policy (research, writing, policy, event planning, report of think tank events, conferences, hearings, and seminars)
• Congressional and Legal Affairs (policy, legislature, legal, research, writing, attend and report on congressional hearings)
• Public Affairs-Media Relations (media, events, reporting, writing, journalism, liaising, media)
• Public Affairs-Digital Advocacy & Research Group (photographer/videographer at embassy events, photo/AV editing, website)
• Public Affairs-Research & Academic Relations (policy, research, writing, social media, outreach, visit area think tanks)
• Public Affairs-Culture and Outreach (outreach, promotion, advocacy, events, research, website, tour guide)
• Military-Media Affairs (writing, liaising, coordinating)
• Trade & Economics (research, writing, policy, economics, trade)
• Science & Technology (writing, attend events, legislature, policy)
• Energy & Environment (attend events, writing, legislature, research, monitoring media, event planning)
• Parliamentary / Territorial / Provincial Affairs(research, writing, policy, legislature, attend Congressional events, event planning, logistical and administrative support)
• Public Safety & Border Security (policy, operational support, attend Congressional hearings and events, writing, editing, research)
• Permanent Mission of Canada to the Organization of American States - distinct diplomatic mission (attend meeting, writing, research)

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CATO Institute

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline:
Fall - July 1st
Spring - November 1st
Summer - March 1st

Contact:
Joey Coon
jcoon@cato.org
202-789-5251

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• policy analysis
• media
• government relations
• legal

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Center for American Progress

Compensation: Stipend and transportation subsidy
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline: Rolling/As-needed basis

Contact:
Erin Green
egreen@americanprogress.org
inters@americanprogress.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• California Office (research, editing, administrative support, correspondence)
• Campus Progress (social media, communications, public relations)
• Communications (events / press) (event coordination, marketing, media, research)
• Development/Fundraising (communication, coordination, research, development and financial outreach)
• Domestic Policy (policy, research, coordination, writing)
• Economic Policy (policy, research, writing, project support, organizational work)
• Energy / Environment (policy, research, writing, social media, administrative support, events planning)
• Enough (human rights, writing, editing, social media)
• Ethnic Media (Spanish-English translation, writing, research)
• Executive/Administration (education, policy, administrative organization, research, administrative and logistical support)
• External Affairs (policy, research, event planning, outreach, social media, correspondence, marketing)
• Half in Ten Anti-Poverty Campaign (coordination, event planning, social media, research)
• LGBT Issues (policy, research, human rights, writing)
• Legal Progress (research, writing, events planning, policy, legal)
• National Security / International Policy (writing, research, administrative support)
• Online Communications / Editorial (technical/computer intelligence, writing, website maintenance)
• Online Communications Project Manager (research, problem solving, organization)
• Progress Report / Think Progress / War room (research, writing, editing, fact-checking, blogging)
• Race Policy / Progress 2050 (research, data evaluation, media, writing, policy, administrative support)
• Religion (research, writing, policy)
• Science Policy / Bioethics (policy, writing, research)
• Technical Support (computer science, IT)Video (journalism, electronic media)
• WebTech Developer (web campaign, writing HTML and CSS, technical skills)

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Charles G. Koch Institute

Compensation: Paid: $10 per hour, $50 metro stipend
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: See Application Process for the best dates to apply


Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

For students interested in:

• Policy & research analysis.
• Communications & public relations.
• Marketing & digital media.
• Development & fundraising.
• Graphic design & video production.
• Project management.
• Operations & IT.

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Citizen Network for Foreign Affairs

Compensation: Paid; $1,500 per month
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline: Varies with Semester


Internships follow the academic calendar and are posted in November (Spring), April (Summer), and July (Fall)

Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters available

• Global Programs Support (GPS) Internship (development, international business and economics)
• Farmer-to-Farmer (FTF) Internship (development, international business and economics)
• New Business Development (NBD) Internship (development, international business and economics)
• Operations and Compliance (OC) Internship (development, international business and economics)
• Communications and Recruitment (COM) Internship (development, international business and economics)

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College Republican National Committee

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
Brad Alexander
National Field Director
202-608-1411

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Political (administrative support, social media, event planning)finance (fundraising, development, event planning)
• Communications (social media, writing)

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Congressman John Curtis

representing the Utah 3rd District

(administrative support, correspondence, research)

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time

Contact:
Dell Smith
Ell.smith@mail.house.gov
801-851-2500

Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters available

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Congressman Rob Bishop

(administrative support, correspondence, research)

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline:
2 months prior to start date

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline:
2 months prior to start date

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Research Associate (research, writing, and communications)
• Financial Officer (finance, accounting)
• Office/Intern Coordinator (coordination, recruitment)
• Outreach Officer (communications, development)
• Copy Editor/Producer (editing, fact-checking, coordinating)
• IT Officer/Webmaster (IT, website, emails, programming)

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C-Span

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Democratic National Committee

Compensation: Stipend
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Varies with Semester


Spring, Summer and Fall opportunities available.

Contact:
internapp@dnc.org
202-863-8000

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Department of Commerce (DOC)

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
intern@doc.gov

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Department of Defense (DOD)

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Department of Defense Centralized Intern Program - Careers in National Defense

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Full-time

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Department of Education (ED)

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: At least one month prior

Contact:
Studentintern@ed.gov
202-401-4100

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Policy Analysis (policy, research)
• Evaluation and Research (research, writing, analysis)
• Project and program management (administration, coordination)
• Finance (accounting, research)
• Public Affairs and communications (research, media, correspondence, PR)
• External Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations (policy, legislature, research, writing, communications, media)
• Legislative Affairs (policy, legislature, research, writing) New media (social media, writing, research)
• Legal Work (legal, research, writing, policy)

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Department of Justice (DOJ)

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Cybersecurity
• Health and Science
• Law Enforcement
• Legal
• Public Affairs
• Other majors/Generals

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Department of Transportation (DOT)

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Environmental Protection Agency

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Federal Reserve

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline: April 1, Rolling/As-needed basis

Contact:
projectinterns@frb.gov

Summer Semester available

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FHI 360 (formerly Academy for Educational Development)

Compensation: Paid

Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Rolling/As needed basis

Contact:
202-884-4000

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• outreach administrative and programmatic support for reproductive health and family planning
• HIV/AIDS prevention and care
• economic development
• civil society
• domestic and international education
• social and behavioral change programs

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Folger Shakespeare Library

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Rolling/As-needed basis: apply 90 days in advance

Contact:
internapplications@folger.edu

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Central Library (acquisitions, cataloging, curatorial support, digital initiatives, exhibitions, and reader services)
• The Development Office (fundraising, outreach, research, database, administrative support, events)
• The Folger Education Division (Theatre Education, Education Administration, and Shakespeare, administrative and programmatic support)
• The Division of Public Programs (events, theatre productions, literary readings, concerts, and tours, administrative and programmatic support)
• The Division of Research (research, writing, events planning, administrative and programmatic support)

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Fund for American Studies

Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Government Accountability Office

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Spring and Summer Semesters available.

• Student Intern Program - Student Career Experience Program (budget analysis management analysis, learning center specialist, library, information technology)
• Executive Candidate Assessment and Development Program (auditing, reviewing, evaluating, reporting, managerial development)

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Heritage Foundation

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
internships@heritage.org
202-546-4400

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• policy
• communications and marketing
• development
• coalition building and outreach
• government relations

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Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Varies with Semester


Fall, Spring, and Summer opportunities available

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Hudson Institute

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Part-time
Application Deadline: May, August, Dec.

Contact:
Kim Bowling
interncoordinator@hudson.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available.

• Marketing Communications Intern (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, writing, social media, editing, coordinating)
• Development Intern (research, fundraising, non-profit business, development, events, administrative support)
• Center for Global Prosperity Interns (research, writing, editing, event planning, administrative support)
• Center for Political-Military Analysis Interns (research, writing, politics, policy)
• Center for Housing and Financial Markets Intern (policy, research, economics)
• Obesity Solutions Initiative (public health, policy, research, event planning, administrative support)

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Ideal List

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available.

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Institute for Women's Policy Research

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Part-time
Application Deadline: August and December; March 1st

Contact:
helmuth@iwpr.org

Fall and Spring Semesters available.

• Research Internship (research, administrative support)
• Communications and Outreach Internship (administrative support, editing, layout and design, outreach, website)
• Development Internship (administrative support, research, grants)
• Administrative Internship (administrative support, finance, accounting)

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Institute of World Policies

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline:
Fall - July 1st,
Spring - November 1st,
Summer - April 1st

Contact:
Colin Parks
parks@wp.edu

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available.

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Judicial Branch Opportunities

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available.

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Levick Strategic Communications

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Full-time

Contact:
Meredith Mayo
mmayo@levick.com

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available.

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Millennium Challenge Corporation

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available.

Financial Management

• Public Affairs
• Congressional Affairs
• New Media

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National Archives

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• history
• political science
• library and information science
• business
• computer science
• education
• communications
• law
• information technology

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National Association for Advancement of Colored People

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time

Contact:
Adam Lee
alee@naacpnet.org
202-463-2940

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline:
Fall - December 14th;
Spring - October 1st;
Summer - March 4th

Contact:
internship@beef.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Public Policy

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National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline: 6 weeks in advance

Contact:
Anita Green
202-682-5472
greena@arts.gov

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: 4-6 weeks in advance

Contact:
NEH Office of Human Resources
Volunteer/Intern Coordinator
202-606-8415

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Office of the Chairman (research, writing, events planning)
• Office of Communications (social media, website, video and audio equipment, research, database, writing)
• Office of Publications (reporting, news and feature writing, photo research, and copyediting)
• Division of Education Programs (updating materials and emailing lists, image bank, outreach)
• Division of Preservation and Access (research and writing reports, databases, user studies or surveys of grant recipients)
• Office of the General Counsel (legal, research, legislature, policy, correspondence)
• Division of Public Programs (research, programmatic and administrative support, analysis, writing)
• Division of Research Programs (programmatic and administrative support, research, statistics, attend meetings)

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National Geographic Society

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Full-time

Contact:
stephanie.andino@fox.com

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Geography
• Cartography
• Photography
• Journalism

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National Institute of Health

• biomedical research

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National Internship Program

Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
info@washingtoninternship.com

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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National Public Radio (NPR)

Compensation: Stipend


Fall and Winter/Spring semester (14 weeks) - $7,000 


Summer semester (12 weeks) - $6,000

Required Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline: Varies with Semester


Fall, Spring, and Summer opportunities available

Contact:
internship@npr.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Compensation: Paid/Stipend
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Rolling/As-needed basis

Contact:
rpp@nrel.gov

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Laboratory research and development

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National Wildlife Federation- Graduate students only

Compensation: Paid/credit/benefits-eligible for interns 20+ hrs/week for 24 weeks
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Rolling/As-needed basis

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

National Advocacy Center

• conservation
• education
• fundraising
• communications
• legal
• publications

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Nature Conservancy

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Part-time
Application Deadline: Posted mid October and closes December

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• science
• conservation
• marketing and communications
• environmental studies
• government relations
• finance
• business
• human relations
• information technology
• policy
• philanthropy
• audit
• law​

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New America Foundations- Open Zion

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

• research
• social media
• writing
• administrative support

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New America Foundations- California Civic Innovation Project

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

• research
• writing
• social media
• policy
• event planning
• administrative support

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New America Foundations- Senior Fellow Peter Beinart

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

• writing
• social media
• events planning
• website maintenance
• administrative support

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New America Foundations- Health Policy Program

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

• research
• writing
• editing
• social media, policy
• data entry and analysis
• administrative support

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New America Foundations- Open Technology Initiative

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

• research
• writing
• editing
• social media
• policy
• data entry and analysis
• administrative support

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New America Foundations- Policy Intern for Open Technology Initiative

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

• research
• writing
• editing
• policy

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Policy Impact Communications

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
Benjamin Mary
bmay@policyimpact.com
202-737-5339

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Rainforest Action Network

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Republican National Committee

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline:
Fall - rolling basis
Spring - rolling basis
Summer - March 1st

Contact:
internships@rnchq.org
202-863-8630

• Communications
• Research
• Finance
• IT

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Save America's Forests

Compensation: Paid/Stipend/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
intern@saveamericasforests.org
202-544-9219

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• policy
• legislature
• writing
• web design
• science writing
• research
• publications
• database
• advocacy
• administrative support
• programmatic support

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Senator Mike Lee

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
Allyson Bell
allyson_bell@lee.senate.gov
202-224-5444

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• legislature
• administrative support
• correspondence
• research
• attend Senate hearings

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Senator Mitt Romney

Compensation: Paid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
Kylie Tanner
kylie.tanner@romney.senate.gov
202-224-5251

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• legislature
• administrative support
• correspondence
• research
• attend Senate hearings

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Student Conservation Association (SCA)

Compensation: Stipend, Housing, Round Trip Travel
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Rolling/As-needed basis

Contact:
1-603-543-1700 ext. 1499
SCArecruiting@thesca.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• science
• conservation
• outreach
• communications
• horticulture
• environmental studies

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Turner Broadcasting Systems

Compensation: Paid: minimum wage
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Rolling/As-needed basis

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

CNN Intern

• journalism
• research
• writing
• production
• broadcasting
• editing
• digital platforms

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Compensation: Unpaid/Transportation allowance/ Fellowships paid: $11.50 per hour
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Spring, December 20; Summer, April 29; Fall, June 20

Contact:
intern@uschamber.com

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• research
• writing
• database management
• web page maintenance
• communications
• event preparation

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U.S. National Arboretum

Compensation: Paid, $12.20 per hour
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Rolling/As-needed basis

Contact:
USNA.Internships@ars.usda.gov
202) 245-4563

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• horticulture
• botany
• research
• education
• facilities management
• public garden administration

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US AID

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
Melanie Wyche
mayche@usaid.gov
202-712-5298

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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Voice of America

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT
Application Deadline: Rolling/As-needed basis (6-12 weeks before desired start date)

Contact:
Terry Balazs
tbalazs@bbg.gov

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Engineering (engineering design, computer programming, research, technical support)
• Language Broadcasts (writing, production, web page maintenance, research)
• Public Relations (research, writing, communications, event planning, promotions)
• Special English (writing, reporting)
• TV Technical Studio Operations (production operations, lighting, audio, camera control, video tape playback, floor direction)
• TV to Africa (running teleprompter and telephone screening for live call-in shows, videotape logging, topic research, guest recruiting)
• Video Library Assistant (shot-level cataloging, circulation, processing stock footage, check-in and check-out, archives)
• Program Acquisitions Assistant (research, archives, production and editing, script preparation)

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Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminar

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Contact:
202-238-7900

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• Advocacy, Service & Arts ( advocacy, community service, promotion of educational, artistic and cultural initiatives)
• Business & Global Trade (business, accounting, marketing, management, human resources, economics)
• The Córdova Congressional Internship (for Puerto Rican students-legislature, policy)
• The Ford Motor Company Global Scholars Program (international relations, study of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals,society, trade, and national policy)
• The Governors Internship Program (for Mexican students-economic and social development, leadership)
• International Affairs (International law, international education, human rights, counterterrorism, diplomacy, foreign policy, international development)
• Law & Criminal Justice (legal or law enforcement, government)
• Law Externship Program (2nd-3rd year law students-executive and legislative branches of the federal government or non-governmental sectors)
• Media & Communications (media, marketing and communications, newspapers, broadcast journalism, events management, public relations)
• Political Leadership (lobbying, political campaign, research of defense, security, taxes, or healthcare)
• Postgraduate Professional Development (for graduate students)
• The Prudential Foundation Global Citizens Program (Students from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and India-finance, business, corporate responsibility, ethics, government)
• Science, Technology & Society (environmental or health science, information technology, policy)
• Competitive Government Programs - (U.S. Citizenship Required) - (for U.S. citizens-placements are with several departments ranging from the Department of Defense to the Environmental Protection Agency)

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Washington Internship Institute

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

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White House

Compensation: Unpaid
Required Hours: Either FT/PT

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program (vary by office and position)
• Office of National Control Policy (policy, writing, administrative support, events/travel planning, correspondence, research, database development)
• Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (research, writing, policy, coordinate events, outreach)
• Council on Environmental Quality Internships (research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, and writing memos on a variety of environmental issues)
• Council of Economic Advisers (research, macroeconomic, microeconomic, international issues, data analysis, administrative support)
• Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) (public policy, public administration, business, law, economics, statistics, survey methodology, public health)

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Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

Compensation: Paid/Unpaid
Required Hours: Part-time
Contact:
703-937-6304
1-800-404-8461
email internships@wolftrap.org

Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters available

• graphic design
• business
• finance
• accounting