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Summer 2025, Research Internship, Center for Sustainable Development, Global Economy and Development (Job ID 2025-3596)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Research & Development
  • Washington
  • 13d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate (sophomore-senior) or graduate student in a relevant field, with research experience, strong communication skills, and prior event coordination experience.
  • You will track legislative developments, conduct research, assist with writing and data analysis, and provide event coordination and administrative support for rural policy projects.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior or senior year completing a degree in a relevant field (i.e. political science, public policy, economics, economic development, etc.), or graduate students pursuing a masters degree.
  • Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in public policy, promoting equity, and ideally in creating local, regional, and national policies that eliminate poverty and sources of distress in rural U.S. communities.
  • Applicants must have some knowledge of qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods research, and experience in conducting literature searches and review.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Quantitative research experience (economic analysis, experience working with federal spending data, quantitative analysis of policy impact) a plus.
  • Additionally, applicants must have prior meeting or event coordination experience and a strong attention to detail.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • The intern will gain exposure to a broad set of policy topics related to domestic federal policy and international development, while developing their analytical thinking, organizational, and writing skills.
  • This intern will track legislative developments; conduct research on the impact of proposed policies and potential new policy solutions for rural community and economic development; and organize and participate in meetings with a range of rural development experts.
  • General research and writing: The intern will assist a senior fellow of the Reimagining Rural Policy initiative with a project to reimagine federal policy for rural community and economic development, alongside other projects.
  • Examples of anticipated tasks include literature review, conducting data searches, data analysis, database updates, bibliographic support, fact-checking, and contributing to blogs, research briefs, and presentations.
  • Event Coordination and Administrative Support: During the internship period, there will be virtual meetings and events for which the intern will provide support through drafting invitations, tracking registration, communication with external stakeholders, and coordinating travel.
  • The intern will also support the scholar by creating PowerPoints, drafting public remarks, and scheduling meetings.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts approximately 12 weeks.

What is the pay for this internship?

The internship pays an hourly rate of $18.00.

Who is eligible to apply for the internship?

Undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior or senior year and graduate students pursuing a master's degree with an interest in global sustainable development, local government, and rural policy are eligible to apply. PhD students are not eligible.

Are internships available for remote work?

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

What states are ineligible for work location during the internship?

Interns cannot work in Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.

What type of work will interns be doing?

Interns will assist with research and writing, track legislative developments, conduct research on policies for rural community development, and provide event coordination and administrative support.

What should applicants include in their application?

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should highlight their educational experience and skills, and discuss how this internship will contribute to their professional goals.

Are letters of recommendation required for the application?

Yes, if selected as a finalist for the internship, 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 February 23, 2025.

What is the focus of the Global Economy and Development program?

The program aims to improve global economic cooperation and fight global poverty and sources of social stress, with a focus on sustainable development and rural policy initiatives.

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