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Spring 2025, Labor Markets & Workforce Development Internship, Brookings Metro

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Research & Development
  • Washington

Requirements

  • Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, graduate students pursuing a masters degree, and recent graduates (individuals applying no more than one calendar year from their graduation year) with an interest in labor market strategies to promote economic opportunity, particularly for young adults, people of color, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  • Excellent research and writing skills; experience with data management and visualization, preferably with Excel and PowerPoint; and interest/experience in state/local policy and program design.
  • This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
  • Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.
  • Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume.
  • If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.
  • Applications will be accepted until November 3, 2024. Applications not completed and submitted by the application deadline date will not be considered.
  • Your application is considered complete when you receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted.

Responsibilities

  • Interns will work alongside Metro scholars, assisting with research and writing tasks, helping to organize meetings and develop presentations, and gathering information from literature, data sets, and local and state practitioners and incorporating it into blog posts, reports, or briefs.
  • Interns will apply skills relevant to economic analysis, labor market studies, and policy analysis to explore how state and local leaders can leverage federal infrastructure and clean energy investments to create stronger and more inclusive career pathways to good jobs.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts approximately 12 weeks.

What is the hourly pay for the internship?

The internship pays an hourly rate of $17.50.

What are the required hours per week for this internship?

Interns must commit to a minimum of 20 - 30 hours per week during regular business hours.

Are international students eligible to apply for this internship?

No, applicants must be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Is this internship available to PhD students?

No, PhD students are not eligible for internships; only undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, graduate students pursuing a master's degree, and recent graduates are eligible.

What types of tasks will interns be responsible for?

Interns will assist with research and writing tasks, help organize meetings and develop presentations, and gather information from literature, data sets, and practitioners.

Is there a specific location restriction for this internship?

Yes, applicants cannot be located in Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington during the internship.

What skills are preferred for applicants?

Preferred skills include excellent research and writing abilities, experience with data management and visualization (preferably with Excel and PowerPoint), and an interest or experience in state/local policy and program design.

How should I submit my application?

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills and explain how this internship contributes to your professional goals.

What happens if I am selected as a finalist?

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

When is the application deadline?

Applications will be accepted until November 3, 2024.

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