The Washington, D.C. office of the Polish American Congress would like to invite you to apply for an internship position during the Spring semester 2007.
Internship in the Washington DC office provides a wide spectrum of opportunities to improve one’s research abilities by learning about the legislative process and the political environment in the Nation’s Capital.
Interns work on individual and team projects that include:
- Conducting in-depth research on specific pieces of legislation, particularly those affecting the Polish American community;
- Conducting projects relating to immigration issues;
- Attending various events such as congressional hearings, press conferences, lectures and briefings (e.g. organized by Heritage Foundation, Freedom House, coalitions on immigration policy, East Central European ethnic groups, as well as other foundations and organizations);
- Conducting research on various matters concerning Polish Americans and Poland, and
- Performing various office duties, as assigned.
General notes regarding internship in the Washington D.C. office of the Polish American Congress:
- At least a one-month commitment is required;
- During the Fall and Spring semesters we offer flexible hours (full time, part time and everything in-between) to accommodate the student’s schedule. Of course, the more time a student can spend with us – the better.
- The internship program is built upon three components: legislative, research and office. Sample activities include research on particular pieces of legislation; attending press conferences, seminars, lectures etc. (after each outside event you will be asked to write a 1-2 page report); updating databases, and participating in everyday office activities. Depending on the semester and the number of interns in the office, you may be asked to work as a team with other interns. A detailed, individualized program is prepared for each intern and discussed with him/her during our first meeting at the office.
- The internship program is unpaid. As much as we would like to, we do not provided monetary compensation for the time and support we receive from our interns.
- We are particularly interested in taking on only responsible and reliable persons. Professionalism and dependability are a must. Also, our interns must possess strong writing and interpersonal skills as well as have an interest in matters/issues relating to Poland, Polonia and/or Central Europe. Proficiency in the Polish language is a plus, but is not required.
To apply please send your current CV with a cover letter to Dr. Barbara B. Andersen, Internship Program Coordinator.
The Polish American Congress is an umbrella organization representing 3,000 Polish American organizations, ranging from national fraternal benefit societies, such as the Polish National Alliance, Polish Women’s Alliance, Polish Roman Catholic Union, Polish Falcons and others, including veteran, cultural, professional, religious and social associations, with an aggregate membership of over one million.
Polish American Congress
1612 K Street, N.W. Suite 410
Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel: (202) 296-6955
Fax: (202) 835-1565