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Policy and Research Interns – Spring 2011 |
[Posted 02/02/11] |
| Organization: | Citizens Union |
| Website: | http:// |
| Job Type: | Intern |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| Description: | Citizens Union of the City of New York, a nonpartisan force for good government for more than 100 years, works to inform and engage the citizens of New York to ensure local and state government values its citizens, addresses critical issues, and operates in a fair, open, and fiscally sound manner. Citizens Union was founded in 1897 to fight the corruption of Tammany Hall. Today, Citizens Union serves as a watchdog for the public interest and an advocate for good government at City Hall and the State Capitol. Working to ensure fair elections, clean campaigns, transparent governing and responsible governance, Citizens Union not only seeks to inform the debate on public issues, but influence the formulation of public policy that affects the lives of all New Yorkers. Our interns play a vital role in Citizens Union’s success. The following are some of the responsibilities of Citizens Union’s policy and elections interns: • Conducting research on organizational issues of importance, including campaign finance, election reform, lobbying, ethics and other issues of good governance; • Writing and editing issue summaries, policy briefings, organizational position statements, and correspondence to public officials; • Monitoring and attending relevant city and state legislative hearings, Board of Elections meetings and other relevant events and forums; and • Tracking government spending, policy developments and election results and outcomes. We require interns to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week and are willing to work with your academic institution if you are interested in receiving credit. We do not offer paid internships, however, we provide a modest travel stipend. About Citizens Union & Citizens Union Foundation Citizens Union of the City of New York works to monitor city government, provides information to the public, and advocates for issues like fair voting processes, good parks, adequate housing, and decent education. Citizens Union Foundation is the non-profit research and education organization affiliated with Citizens Union since 1948. Believing an informed citizenry is the cornerstone of good government, Citizens Union Foundation publishes www.GothamGazette.com, an award-winning news and policy Web site. It has more than 100,000 unique visitors per month who are largely well-educated and civic-minded New Yorkers. |
| Qualifications: | Writing, editing, research and communication skills needed. Basic computer proficiency important. Interest in New York City and State politics, policy, and civic life necessary. |
| How to Apply: | Please submit a cover letter highlighting your experience and interests along with a résumé to internship@citizensunionfoundation.org; or Internship Coordinator, Citizens Union, 299 Broadway Suite 700, NY, NY 10007; or Fax: (212)-227-0345. Your cover letter should include what attracts you to this position, what skills you would bring to the internship, when you hope to start, and how much time you can spend with us. We accept applications throughout the year. |
| Deadline: | 3/11/2011 |