"The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2013 Intern Program. Internships are offered to graduate and undergraduate students in economic development, city and regional planning, public administration, and public policy programs. The internship will be located at our Washington, DC office; graduate-level internships are paid positions, but undergraduates are unpaid. The deadline for submitting applications is November 15.
Working on varied research-related projects, interns will:
· Gain practical work experience
· Become familiar with a wide range of economic development programs and issues
· Have an opportunity to have work published
· Contribute to technical assistance projects for communities throughout the U.S.
· Prepare reports, case studies, and presentations on economic development issues and trends
For complete details of the intern program and the application process, please visit our website: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Job_Center_Students.
Applicants should have:
· Excellent writing and organizational skills
· The ability to work independently
· Familiarity with research and reporting methods
· General knowledge of economic development programs and issues
· Willingness to work in a team environment
· Flexibility and desire to work on multiple projects
Applications should include the following materials and must be sent electronically to intern@iedconline.org:
· One-page cover letter stating interest and availability
· Detailed resume
· Brief writing sample, no longer than 6-pages. This can be an academic paper from a school project or other writing regarding relevant development issues. It is not required that the paper is related to economic development.
· Recommendation letters and transcripts are optional.
Please feel free to
contact us at the above address if you have any questions."
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