Friday, December 9, 2011

Brookings Metro Internship Announcement

Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program Spring 2012 Internship

General Information

The Metropolitan Policy Program offers spring semester internships for qualified candidates. Interns will work closely with staff providing research and administrative support for Metro’s current projects and day to day office functioning. Semester interns typically devote at least 20 hours per week to the Metro Program, but alternative schedules will also be considered.

Undergraduate students (especially upperclassmen), graduate students, and recent college graduates majoring in public policy, urban policy, statistics, economics, other liberal arts, or related fields are encouraged to apply for our research internships.

Our most successful applicants balance high level quantitative research proficiency with strong writing skills, demonstrated through previous research experience. Experience with Excel, ArcGIS, SAS, STATA and/or Access is strongly recommended, but not required.

Metro also offers a communications internship for an individual interested in communications, public relations, or journalism and how these fields relate to Metro’s operations. Duties include: pitching stories about Metro Program reports to regional and national media; assisting in coordinating and staffing outreach events such as press conferences, forums, and policy roundtables; updating press lists; compiling clip reports; and other miscellaneous office duties.

Please note that all positions are unpaid. Spring semester internships generally run from January or February through early May, however, some flexibility exists.

How to Apply

Send the following materials to “Intern Coordinator” at: cpitman@brookings.edu

1. Cover letter, indicating your availability (approximate number of hours per week, and approximate start/end dates). Discuss specifically why you are interested in interning with the Metropolitan Policy Program and highlight quantitative skills mentioned above.

2. Resume

3. Writing sample, brief, no more than 3 pages

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