Fall 2018 Domestic Program Intern, CEPR

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is currently looking for a Domestic Program Intern for Fall 2018. This is a full-time, Washington, DC-based position.

Job Description: The internship starts in early September 2018 and will end in December 2018. The intern will assist with a variety of research, outreach, and communications activities related to the US economy and domestic policy. This may include outreach to press, advocacy organizations, and Congress, along with some research for upcoming reports and economic opinion pieces. Other tasks include communications duties such as generating website content and tracking CEPR’s appearances in the media.

The responsibilities of interns vary based on the applicant’s interests and experience, as well as the particular issues that CEPR is working on at the time. Interns will be able to attend relevant events around Washington, DC.

Qualifications: We are looking for applicants with a general understanding of economics and domestic policy, and an interest in economic justice. Excellent writing and communications skills are required. Previous research, data, and/or outreach experience is extremely helpful. The intern will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision and should be a self-starter and independent learner. Excellent writing and communications skills are necessary.

Interns are typically recent graduates or graduate students, although applicants with different experiences will be considered. Applicants affected by the issues that CEPR works on are especially encouraged to apply. For applicants that need permission to work in the United States, CEPR may be able to sponsor the appropriate visa. Please clearly indicate your requirements in your cover letter.

Closing Date of Position: Friday, July 27, 2018 (at 11:59 PM, Eastern time)

For full details and application instructions please see the CEPR website.