- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time, Internship
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Freshteam
Description
BPC’s J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy was launched to support bipartisan policies that help realize the goal of a decent, safe, and affordable home for every American family. BPC’s housing team informs and engages policymakers through in-depth and timely research, virtual and in-person events, technical assistance, and more.
Responsibilities
The intern will work with Center staff on writing and research, event planning, tracking news and congressional activity, blogging, and communications activities. Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the successful candidate’s interests and the needs of the projects. In addition to housing-related work, the intern may be asked to assist with relevant projects on disaster response and transportation/infrastructure policy.
Qualifications
- Must be an enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school
- Strong research and writing skills
- Efficient worker with ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Strong interest in housing policy, as well as economic, finance, and community development issues
SPRING PROGRAM
BPC has a robust spring internship program. Interns work full time, and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be rising juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities.
*Please note that our Spring internship will be in person*
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
Required materials (please submit as one PDF File):
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages).
• College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
• Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work.
• Brief response to to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences).
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Spring internships: November 21st
