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Program

Policy and Communications Intern
Organization

Magnet Schools of America (MSA)
Opportunity Type

Internship
About the Program

Magnet Schools of America (MSA) is offering a summer internship for an intelligent, driven, and enterprising undergraduate or graduate student interested in learning about education policy and nonprofit work in Washington, DC. Through their work with Magnet Schools of America, our interns gain specific knowledge about magnet schools, the school choice movement, and the current successes and challenges of the K-12 public education system.

The Policy and Communications Intern position provides unparalleled exposure to Capitol Hill and its inner workings. The intern will attend education-related Congressional briefings and hearings, as well as other events throughout the city. The intern will analyze data related to magnet school performance and incorporate that information into his/her policy analyses. This position is a great opportunity for a high-achieving individual to apply policy analysis and research skills to the K-12 educational landscape. The intern will also monitor and follow social media outlets for connections to magnet schools and share relevant content with our membership. (S)he will also draft press releases and articles for our organizational blogs and monthly newsletter.
Program Location

Washington, DC
Program Start

Flexible
Program End Date

Flexible (10-12 week internship)
Application Deadline

April 15, 2019
Application Website

www.magnet.edu/resources/internships

Program Benefits

Additional Benefits

Internships are unpaid; however, interns will receive a prepaid Metro Card for internship-related travel. We also are happy to work with your school to complete any paperwork to satisfy course credit or other internship-related requirements.

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.)
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
Keywords
 Communications Events Internship Magnet Schools
Contact

john.laughner@magnet.edu
Organization Website

http://www.magnet.edu/about
Organization Address

1909 K Street NW Suite C140
Washington, DC 20006
Organization Phone
 202.824.0672
Last Modified Date
 November 23, 2015