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Summer 2025, Labor Markets & Workforce Development Internship, Brookings Metro (Job ID 2025-3593)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Research & Development
  • Washington
  • 15d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be a junior/senior undergrad, grad student, or recent grad with research and writing skills, data management experience, and an interest in labor market strategies.
  • You will assist with research and writing, organize meetings, develop presentations, and analyze data on leveraging federal investments for inclusive career pathways.

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.
  • You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application.
  • Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals.
  • Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager.
  • If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

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 wage for the internship?

The internship pays an hourly rate of $18.00.

Who is eligible to apply for the internship?

Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, graduate students pursuing a master's degree, and recent graduates (individuals applying no more than one calendar year from their graduation year) are eligible to apply.

What kind of work will interns be doing?

Interns will assist with research and writing tasks, help organize meetings and develop presentations, and gather information for blog posts, reports, or briefs related to labor markets and workforce development.

Is there a required number of hours per week for the internship?

Yes, interns must be willing to commit to a minimum of 30-40 hours per week during regular business hours.

Where is the internship located?

This is a hybrid opportunity that combines regular in-person presence at the Washington, DC office with the option of remote work.

Are there any states from which remote work applicants cannot work?

Yes, remote work applicants may not work from Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.

Is a background investigation required for the internship?

Yes, successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.

What materials are required for the application?

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume, with the cover letter addressing the Hiring Manager and highlighting educational experience, skills, and how the internship contributes to professional goals.

When is the application deadline?

Applications will be accepted until February 23, 2025.

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