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Program

Health Policy Intern
Organization

Congressional Research Service

Opportunity Type

Internship
About the Program

The intern will work on two projects in the Health Services and Research Section of the Domestic Social Policy Division.

(1) Compile a detailed funding history of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); this project is impacted by budget documents in which line items do not sum to totals and by changes in the budget structure over time. (2) Update and expand a web-based database of information about prescription drug abuse policy, including legislation, hearings, position papers, research, etc.; this project uses SharePoint. Position requires: excellent attention to detail, advanced skill in Excel, including using formulas (e.g., IFERROR, VLOOKUP), linking data from one workbook to another and embedding html links, ability to learn new software, and skill in searching web-based databases (e.g. LexisNexis) and the Internet. All academic levels will be considered. 
Program Location

Washington, DC
Program Start

June 2014
Program End Date

September 2014

Application Deadline

Until Filled
Application Website

www.loc.gov/crsinfo/

Program Benefits

Pay Rate
 salary range of $13.13 - $24.99/hour
Payment Method
 Regular Paycheck
Benefits
  • Local travel allowance
Additional Benefits

Each position offers a salary range of $13.13 - $24.99/hour and may qualify for participation in our Metro Subsidies Program.

Requirements

Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
  • Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.B.A.)
  • Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.D.S.)
  • Law Degree (J.D.)
Year in School
  • College Junior
  • College Senior
  • College Fifth Year Senior
  • Master's Student (M.A., M.S., M.B.A.)
  • Doctoral Student (Ph.D./M.D.)
  • Law Student (J.D.)
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
  • Part time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
Ethnicities
  • African American
  • Asian/Pacific Islander
  • Caucasian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Native American/Alaskan
  • Other
Other Details
  • Merit-based
  • Needs-based
  • Open to non-traditional students
Keywords
 health, policy, library, congress, research
Contact

nwarrick@crs.loc.gov
Organization Website

www.loc.gov/crsinfo/
Organization Address

101 Independence Ave, SE
Washington, DC 202-707-69
Organization Phone
 202-707-6960
Last Modified Date
 December 22, 2014