This in from Brian Sponsler '97--he's got a great internship opportunity in DC--
Dr. O'Neil:
I write to offer you information on a Washington, DC based internship opportunity that may be worth while for a posting on the UPS Politics blog. As a Puget Sound alum ('97), I would be thrilled to have a chance to provide a current student the chance to work in Washington, D.C. As part of my duties as a research analyst here at the Institute for Higher Education Policy, I serve as the internship coordinator. Please see the attached announcement for additional information on the internship opportunities at IHEP, and let me know if you have any questions.
Institute for Higher Education Policy Colleen T. O’Brien Internship Program
The Institute for Higher Education Policy (Institute) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to foster access and success in postsecondary education through public policy research and other activities that inform and influence the policymaking process. Named for one of the co-founders of the Institute, our internship program strives to provide an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to develop skills in research, higher education policy and programs, communications, and non-profit management.
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
Each research internship lasts for approximately 14 weeks, requires 20-25 hours per week, and offers a stipend of $2000-$2500 depending on work hours. Interns are considered members of the regular staff, providing research assistance, coordination and execution of meetings and/or interviews, and general office support.
All prospective candidates should possess strong writing and communication skills, be familiar with the process of public policy development, and possess an interest in higher education and related issues. Prior interns have performed a variety of research tasks, including: in-depth literature reviews, interviews with state and federal policymakers, survey coordination, data analysis, and writing assistance on policy briefs and research reports.
Quantitative and qualitative research skills employed and valued at the Institute. Prior experience with SPSS, STATA, Atlis.Ti and other data analysis and management software is a plus, but not a requirement.
Internships are offered for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Applicants are evaluated on a rolling basis.
Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, a brief cover letter summarizing their interest and experiences, and a short writing sample of 3-7 pages via email to bsponsler@ihep.org.
For more information on the Institute or questions relating to internship opportunities, please contact Brian Sponsler, Research Analyst via email at: bsponsler@ihep.org
