INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

Please read the general information about the intern program before completing this form.

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To apply for an internship, please submit the following:

    1.  A cover letter that explains why you wish to work at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
    2.  A resume.
    3.  The names of two references and their contact information (letters of reference are not required).
    4.  Your educational transcripts (a photocopy is sufficient).
    5.  A completed internship questionnaire (below).  Please print this form directly from your browser.
        Note: Please do not submit writing samples.

Questionnaire

Name   __________________________________________________________

Application for (circle one):  Fall   |   Spring   |    Summer,    Year: __________

1. Which internship position would you prefer? Please indicate your area(s) of interest by placing a number from one to five (in order of preference) next to the internship(s) that most interest you. Please note that not all positions will be available for every semester.

_____ Media
_____ Federal Legislation
_____ Health Policy
_____ Housing Policy
_____ International Budget Project
_____ National Budget and Tax Policy
_____ Outreach Campaigns
_____ State Budget and Tax Policy
_____ Welfare Reform and Income Support Division
_____ Food Stamps / Nutrition Programs

2. Please indicate the computer programs with which you are familiar.

_____ WordPerfect or Word
_____ Excel or other spreadsheet programs
_____ SPSS, or other statistical programs
_____ Access
_____ HTML (editing software or UNIX coding)
_____ Advanced Internet research

3. When can you begin and end your work at the Center?

Beginning date:   __________________________________________

Ending date:   _____________________________________________

4. How many hours per day/days per week are you available to work?   Please note that Center preference is for full-time positions. Certain special circumstances (if you are part of a Washington Semester program or need to take classes as part of your Internship program) will of course be taken into consideration.

Hours per day:  __________

Days per week:  _________

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How to Apply

To apply for an internship, please submit the application form, a resume, and educational transcript to the address below.  Please do not staple any part of your application materials.

Internship Coordinator
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
820 First Street, NE, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 408-1095 ext. 386
Facsimile: (202) 408-1056

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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