Legislative & Public Affairs Internship Opportunities
Agency: Agency for International Development
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Major/Field of Interest: Foreign Languages, International Relations, Program Management, Social Sciences
Description:
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is the lead agency for the U.S. Government providing economic development and humanitarian assistance to people around the world. By creating the conditions to help countries move from poverty to prosperity, we serve both the American public and millions of people living in countries in development and transition.
USAID’s Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) is responsible for all of the Agency's external affairs as well as employee communications. It serves as the central point of contact with the American people, Congress, the media, as well as the Agency's key constituencies. LPA provides overall coordination for all aspects of legislative and public affairs matters for the Agency.
In addition, LPA directs the Agency's communications strategy and policies; is responsible for positioning, messaging and branding; develops outreach and educational programs; leads the Agency's online marketing strategy and manages the external website; an
Compensation:
Unpaid
Hours per Week:
Full Time, Part Time
Duration: Varies
Program Availability:
Semester, Summer
Typical Application Deadline: February, July, October
Eligibility:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates, Graduate Students
- A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
Web site:
http://www.usaid.gov/careers/studentprograms.html
Contact:
lpainternships@usaid.gov