Internships

Internship Opportunities at The Eisenhower Institute

General Information:

The Eisenhower Institute offers internships in its Washington, DC, office for skilled, intelligent, and energetic undergraduate and graduate students interested in public policy. These are meaningful professional and learning opportunities; though these are volunteer (unpaid) positions, they do carry a small stipend intended as reimbursement for travel and lunches. An internship at the Institute allows students to work on substantive issues in a public policy think tank, to interact with influential leaders and scholars on these issues, and to gain practical work experience in a presidential legacy organization.

Interns are appointed for a semester at a time; time will be structured to accommodate the program's needs and the intern's availability. Duties may vary according to the particular program area, but normally will involve research, event organization, and administrative support.

The Institute is currently offering internships related to the following program themes:

Civil Rights

The Role of the United States in the World

The Future of Space

Safeguarding the Atom

Application:

To apply, please send a cover letter (stating the term, days of the week, and likely hours of availability), a one-page résumé, and a recent, short writing sample to: Intership Program Officer, either (a) by e-mail to this email address, or (2) by FAX at (202) 628-4445. We are not currently accepting phone calls for application purposes.

The Institute generally hires interns on a semester basis (fall, spring, summer). We do accept applications on a rolling basis - applications are acceptable at any time; however, the following is a suggested timeline for those wishing to understand our customary hiring practices and dates.

Internship Calendar

Honoring the legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Eisenhower Institute strives to prepare the successor generations to perfect the promise of the nation through engagement in distinctive programs of leadership and public policy. It is a non-profit, non-partisan organization operated by Gettysburg College, which coordinates its programs with those of the Eisenhower Center for Leadership & Public Policy on the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, campus. The Eisenhower Institute is located at: 915 15th Street NW, (8th floor), Washington, D.C., overlooking McPherson Square. (Use the McPherson stop on the Metro.)