The Center for Economic and Policy Research is currently looking for a full-time Summer/Fall Research and Outreach Intern (Domestic Program)
Job Description: The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is currently looking for a full-time Summer/Fall 2015 Intern. The internship can start as early as mid-July, 2015 or as late as the beginning of September, and will end in December. The intern will assist with a variety of research, outreach, and communications activities related to the U.S. economy and domestic policy. This may include outreach to the press, advocacy organizations, and Congress, along with some research on upcoming papers and economic opinion pieces. Other tasks include communications duties such as generating website content and tracking CEPR's appearances in the media.
The responsibilities of interns vary based on their interests and experience, as well as the particular issues that CEPR is working on at the time. Interns will have the opportunity to attend relevant events around Washington, D.C.
Qualifications: We are looking for a recent college graduate or graduate student for this full-time position. Applicants should have a general understanding of economics and domestic policy, and an interest in economic justice. Excellent writing and communications skills are required. Previous research, outreach, or media experience is helpful. The intern will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and should be a self-starter and independent learner, and will receive limited supervision.
Stipend: $1,733 per month, plus up to a $255.67 reimbursement for health insurance per month.
Closing Date of Position: July 20, 2015.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, a resume, and a response to the following writing prompt via email to domesticintern@cepr.net. No calls or faxes please.
"The Federal Reserve interest rate has remained near zero for the past six years. With the economy slowly recovering from the last recession, many speculate that the Fed will raise rates within the next year. In 400 to 600 words, assess the impacts of this change in policy on the U.S. economy."
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