Description

Each internship offers students a structured experience working one-on-one with staff advocates or campaign organizers-the intern's staff mentor. Interns learn basic skills that allow them to analyze issues and articulate solutions to the pressing problems of the day. Interns learn that activism and participation in the democratic process yield results. Though responsibilities vary, most internships include:

* Conducting research into critical public policy problems and preparing investigative reports
* Coordinating media events, assisting in the preparation of news releases and opinion pieces
* Working with coalition partners and offices to coordinate grassroots campaign activities
* Monitoring the progress of legislation in Congress and the actions of federal agencies

Interns may have the opportunity to attend local, regional and national program briefings and trainings where they learn more about public interest issues and gain political skills. Summer interns participate in "brown bag lunch" discussions with leaders, as well as leaders within other organizations.

Campaign Internship: Work with campaign and advocacy staff to demonstrate support for issues at the state and national level. Over the course of the internship, you will learn the basics of a variety of issues, and then reach out to individuals, media outlets, organizations, and decision-makers to build visibility and gain their support.

Legislative Internship: Over the course of the internship you will work with the advocacy staff gaining in depth knowledge on one or two specific issues. You may help to research and write reports, organize media events, build national coalitions, and lobby governmental or corporate decision-makers in support of specific policy proposals.

Highlights

Put your conscience to work every day!
We all want to make a difference but too many internships require students to leave their conscience at home. If you want to put your ideals front and center, consider an internship with this organization.

This host employer takes on the special interests of issues such as product safety, political corruption, prescription drugs, and voting rights where these interests stand in the way of reform and progress. They research problems, write reports, work with the media, build coalitions, lobby decision-makers, and stand up for the public interest through grassroots organizing and litigation.

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.

Intern Types

• Communications
• Journalism
• Law
• Marketing, Ad, PR
• Public Admin, Public Pol, Govt

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

5,990

Program Fees Include:

* 8 Week Internship Placement (M - F, 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.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

8 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

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