This program is housed in Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)’s Institute of Politics and Strategy (IPS), and is a 2-year master’s degree that prepares students for a career in the private sector, think tank, policy, or academia. The MS IRP combines the critical thinking and analytical rigor of a...
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Sep 22, 2020
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is recruiting this fall for the Director's Financial Analyst position. The CFPC is hiring for positions that begin in July 2021, and Class of 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 graduates are eligible to apply.
Sep 16, 2020
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for six to nine month fellowships in Washington, DC focusing on arms control, peace, and international security issues. Founded in 1987 to develop and train the next generation of leaders on a...
Internships
Oct 19, 2020
The NPR Politics Intern will join the Washington Desk just as its reporters covering the White House, Capitol Hill and other critical beats are gearing up to cover the inauguration of the next president. Whether that person is Donald Trump for a second term or Joe Biden, the team will be...
Oct 14, 2020
The Stimson Center is a non-profit, non-partisan policy organization that promotes international security, shared prosperity, and justice through applied research and independent analysis, deep engagement, and policy innovation. We take pride not only in the quality of our work but in the...
Sep 22, 2020
Fall 2020 (flexible start date) internship with Rep. Joanna McClinton of PA's 191st district. The purpose of the internship is to introduce the student to Pennsylvania’s legislative process and connect the student with the surrounding community. The 191st Legislative District includes West and...
Sep 10, 2020
Hudson Institute seeks an intern to support Senior Fellows specializing in European and Transatlantic affairs. If selected, you will conduct in-depth research and spend significant time discussing critical issues in the field with your scholar. Onsite interns also attend weekly educational...
Sep 10, 2020
Hudson Institute seeks a full-time onsite intern to support our experts' work on the role of technology in national security, with an emphasis on the current and future cybersecurity landscape. Intern research will focus on topics such as cybersecurity policy and the role of nation-states in the...
Sep 10, 2020
Hudson Institute is seeking interns to support the Institute's work on economic and finance issues, including international economics, consumer finance, trade, and housing markets. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in these fields, interns will spend significant time discussing...
Sep 10, 2020
Hudson Institute is seeking a full-time intern to support the Institute's work on issues surrounding the role of history in formulating American grand strategy and improving national security. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in these fields, interns will spend significant time...
Sep 10, 2020
Hudson Institute seeks an intern to work on research projects related to political theory, as well as topics including American politics, government regulation, and philosophy. This intern will also assist with administering Hudson Institute Political Studies' 2021 Summer Fellowship (see ...
Sep 10, 2020
Hudson Institute seeks interns to support Hudson's South and Central Asia experts. Hudson seeks to guide public policy makers and global leaders in government and business through a vigorous program of publications, conferences, policy briefings, and recommendations. The South and Central Asia...
Sep 10, 2020
Hudson Institute seeks interns to support our scholars' work on national security and international affairs issues. Hudson seeks to guide public policy makers and global leaders in government and business through a vigorous program of publications, conferences, policy briefings, and...
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Oct 28, 2020
Beyond The Bomb is a people-powered campaign working to put checks and balances on our nuclear weapons system and to uplift the voices of those impacted by it. Right now, Beyond the Bomb is seeking applications for a four-month-long, remote fellowship this Spring, focused on digital organizing...
Oct 19, 2020
The Center for Democracy in the Americas is hiring two qualified undergraduate candidates interested in building constructive and respectful relations between the U.S. and countries of the Americas. CDA interns work with staff members to monitor and analyze...
Oct 09, 2020
The Boston and Springfield offices primarily handle constituent casework. An internship in one of our state offices will introduce you to the regional policy issues affecting our Massachusetts constituents, conducting constituent casework, engaging with government and community partners, and...
Sep 10, 2020
Edison Research is the firm that collects the vote totals on Election Night for the National Election Pool, which consists of ABC, CBS, CNN, and NBC. The job would require an individual to report to their local county courthouse and make periodic calls to our office to report the vote totals....
Aug 19, 2020
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is the premier Hispanic non-profit and non-partisan 501(c) (3) leadership development organization in the country. CHCI’s mission is to develop the next generation of Latino leaders by promoting higher education, providing unmatched career...
Aug 06, 2020
The intern will have the opportunity to provide administrative, logistical, and programmatic support for Lifeline’s work in providing grants to front line defenders and human rights CSOs in a worldwide effort to counter the rising trend of closing civic space with support to civil society...
Aug 06, 2020
You will:
- Provide donor support
- Assist with the disbursement of funds to campaigns and organizations using ActBlue every week
- Tackle special projects assigned by the Partnerships, Compliance, or Outreach teams
Aug 06, 2020
Work as a Remote National Study on Early Childhood Teacher Policy Qualitative Internship with the Philadelphia-based organization, Research for Action.
Political Advocacy
Aug 06, 2020
This is an opportunity to make phone calls and work on other outreach projects for Tedra Cobb, a Progressive Democratic candidate running for New York's 21st district Congressional seat.