Nationwide Internships
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:17PM American Enterprise Institute
AEI internships provide students with an opportunity to work with some of America's most renowned scholars, economists, legal scholars, political scientists, and foreign policy specialists doing research on current public policy questions. Internship opportunities are available to undergraduates, graduate students, and postgraduates.
Approximately fifty internship opportunities are available in the fall, winter, and summer in the areas of: economic policy, foreign and defense studies, social and political studies, media affairs, The American magazine, publications editing, information systems, marketing, and human resources. Internships are unpaid, and the hours and days are flexible, either part or full time.
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: No
Online 2010 Internship Application
Americans for Prosperity (Washington, DC)
Americans for Prosperity Foundation's (AFPF) internship program offers interns the opportunity to work in a national grassroots organization. Internships are available to college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates.
Potential interns should have a commitment to the principles of AFPF's organization – specifically, a firm commitment to advancing every individual's right to economic freedom and opportunity through free markets. AFPF believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFPF educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth, and advocates returning government to its constitutional limits.
Contact: Intern Coordinator, interns@afphq.org
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: Monthly Stipend
The Daily Caller
The Daily Caller is a 24-hour online news operation headquartered in Washington and edited by Tucker Carlson of Fox News. More demanding than a conventional internship, this is a great opportunity for energetic students to experience journalism and learn about government. Interns will interact with prominent figures as they help update and run a major media site out of the Washington office.
An intern's main responsibility will be assisting with news aggregation for the website. That means finding interesting news articles, videos, op-eds, and working with the editor on duty to update the website 24/7. Interns will also be assigned work by the staff as needed which will focus on electronic research, but could encompass other duties as well such as video production. Intern input will be required on story ideas and devising new and interesting angles. This is an unpaid internship and the only three requirements are a familiarity with the internet, interest and knowledge of politics, and critical thinking skills. Internships will run January through May and May through August.
Tucker Carlson, Editor in Chief of The Daily Caller, has nearly 20 years of experience in journalism including associations with CNN, NBC, Readers Digest, Esquire, the Weekly Standard and New York Times magazine. He has worked with virtually every major conservative publication in America and is recruiting an unparalleled team of prominent contributors. Neil Patel, Publisher of The Daily Caller, has served in various senior positions in the US Government including most recently as chief policy advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney.
Contact: Laura Baños, laura@dailycaller.com
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: No
Eagle Forum Collegians (Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO)
The Washington D.C. Office is the legislative branch of Eagle Forum. Interns have opportunities to attend Congressional hearings, lobby and research current legislation. Unlike some pro-family groups, Eagle Forum is involved in an array of issues from abortion and education to United Nations Treaties and trade matters.
In addition to general administrative duties, interns work closely with Eagle Forum staff as well as other conservatives on the Hill. Through this legislative internship, students learn political strategy and develop writing, computer and communication skills. Interns also have an opportunity to help organize and attend the Eagle Forum Collegians Summit held annually.
The Education Center in Saint Louis is the nonprofit branch of Eagle Forum. Interns have opportunities to develop writing and research skills through working with Phyllis Schlafly, the editorial, and archives staff of the Education Reporter. In addition to Eagle Forum member correspondence, interns are also responsible for administrative and general clerical work.
Contact: Intern Coordinator, (202) 544-0353 (Washington, DC) and (314) 721-1213 (St. Louis, MO)
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: Small stipend based on need
The Heritage Foundation (Washington, DC)
The Heritage Foundation Internship Program attracts young conservative leaders of the highest caliber. Our paid interns have real jobs, acquire policy expertise, build marketable skills, enhance their resumes, attend events where they can meet and talk with the nation's leading policy-makers, and make friends with their conservative peers.
Specifically, our interns work with Heritage experts in such areas as homeland security, tax and budget, communications, religion and civil society, the rule of law, and foreign affairs. Depending on the specific assignment, interns hone their research and writing skills to produce succinct work products of the type used by government decision-makers. Additionally, for young entrepreneurs interested in learning management skills, Heritage offers the opportunity to work in fundraising, donor and government relations, information systems, marketing, and online communications.
Contact: Intern Coordinator, (202) 546-4400
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: Yes
Online 2010 Internship Application
Hudson Institute (Washington, DC)
Hudson Institute is one of the oldest and most respected think tanks in the world. Founded in 1961 by Herman Kahn and headquartered in Washington D.C. the Institute offers internships in our office in Washington, D.C. to undergraduates, graduates, and postgraduate students. Hudson has garnered local, national, and international acclaim with its hands-on research and offers a unique opportunity for its interns to work with Hudson researchers in policy areas such as Campaign Reform, Economic and Employment Policy, Middle East Studies, Philanthropy and Civic Renewal, National Security Studies, and Science in Public Policy.
Hudson interns are required to devote a minimum of 15 hours per week in an unpaid capacity, although particularly distinguished interns have gone on to become paid researchers and administrative staff members. Fall, winter, spring, and summer internships are available.
Contact: Intern Coordinator, interncoordinator@hudson.org
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: No
Institute for Humane Studies (Washington, DC)
The Institute for Humane Studies offers two internship programs: the Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program and the HIS Journalism Internship Program.
The Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program combines a paid public policy internship with two career skills seminars and weekly policy lectures. You’ll gain real-world experience, take a crash course in market-based policy analysis, and hone your professional skills.
The IHS Journalism Internship Program offers internships at newspapers, major media networks and state-based policy organizations. Past interns have worked at 20/20, the Orange County Register, CNN, Fox News, and many other companies and organizations.
Contact: Intern Coordinator, (703) 993-4880
Application Deadline: January 31, 2010
Paid Internship: Koch Program offers a $1,500 stipend, while Journalism Program offers $3,200
Koch Summer Fellow Program Website
IHS Journalism Program Website
Online 2010 Internship Application
Office of Senator Richard Burr (Washington, DC Office)
The internship program in Senator Burr's Washington office consists of two semester-long sessions in the spring and fall, and two six-week sessions during the summer months. During their time in Washington, D.C., interns participate in a wide array of activities ranging from constituent services and conducting U.S. Capitol tours to legislative research. In addition, interns are encouraged to enjoy the many other activities Washington, D.C. offers. Applicants are generally college students from the State of North Carolina.
Contact: Intern Coordinator, (202) 224-3154
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: Unknown
National Journalism Center (Washington, DC)
Since 1977, the National Journalism Center has trained aspiring journalists in the values of balanced, responsible, and accurate reporting. Weekly seminars and on-the-job experience provide participants with the tools to become leaders in combating bias in the mainstream media.
Contact: Intern Coordinator, (202) 628-1490
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: Unknown
Republican National Committee (Washington, DC)
The internship program is designed to allow students to familiarize themselves with the day-to-day operations of the Republican National Committee. Hard work, dedication, a positive attitude and a willingness to perform routine tasks are required. In return, we make every effort to provide interns with the most educational, informative and rewarding experience possible.
Contact: Intern Coordinator, (202) 863-8630
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: Unknown
United States House of Representatives (Washington, DC)
Members of the US House of Representatives typically hire several interns to work in their Washington and district offices throughout the year. The following Republican Congressmen from North Carolina offer constituents an internship program
Contact: Intern Coordinator, (202) 225-3415
Contact: Tabetha Bryant, (202) 225-2071
Contact: Meredith Downen, (202) 225-3065
Contact: Intern Coordinator, (202) 225-1976
Contact: Intern Coordinator, (202) 225-0316
Young America’s Foundation (Herndon, VA and Santa Barbara, CA)
Young America’s Foundation (YAF) is looking for interns who are motivated, ambitious, dedicated to the Conservative Movement, and are eager to accept responsibility. As a Young America's Foundation intern you will be on the front lines of the Conservative Movement.
YAF offers two internships: the Sarah T. Hermann Summer Internship in Herndon, VA and the Reagan Ranch Center Internship in Santa Barbara, California.
Contact: Pat Coyle, 1-800-USA-1776
Application Deadline: Varies
Paid Internship: $1,200 monthly stipend