The Executive Office of the Mayor’s Fall L.E.A.D. DC Internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students and recent college graduates the chance to gain valuable work experience in one of our departments.
We are looking for smart and hard-working individuals who are interested in gaining invaluable public service experience with the Executive Office of the Mayor of Washington, DC. The program offers weekly meetings with the district’s top officials including: Deputy Mayors, Directors, and Chief of Staffs. Interns will also have the opportunity to produce their own public policy platform on health, economic development, safety, and/or transportation issues.
Students in the past have worked in the following departments:
Mayor's Office of Community Affairs
Mayor's Office of Communication
Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments
Mayor's Office of Women and Policy Initiatives
Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity
Office of Federal and Regional Affairs
Office of the Secretary
Office of the City Administrator
Office of Budget and Planning
Office of General Counsel
Qualifications:
- Ability to commit a minimum of 15-30 hours per week
- Excellent written and communication skills
- A keen eye for detail
- Willingness to work in a fast paced environment
- Interested in public service
The program will last for 12 weeks from September 14th to December 4th. Interns will be accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit an application via mota.dc.gov or http://bit.ly/1Goax9w.
