Internships
IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic justice for women. IWPR's internship program is designed to provide participants with challenging work experiences under the guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of women's policy issues and social science research.
Fall 2010 & Spring 2011 Internships
The Institute will offer internships in four areas for the fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters:
Research Internship. Interns will provide administrative and research support to researchers. Duties include: literature reviews; assisting with data collection; designing charts, graphs, and tables; answering phones; and filing. Qualifications: Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; interest in policy research and women's issues; and experience with statistics, economics, or social sciences through coursework. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus.
Communications and Outreach Internship. Interns will provide administrative and editorial support to the communications team. Duties include: assisting with proofreading; article clipping; assisting with media outreach; layout and design of Fact Sheets and Research-In-Briefs; and IWPR website maintenance as needed. Qualifications: Detail-oriented individual with good writing and computer skills; knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress, or other desktop publishing software preferred; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; layout and web design experience with programs such as Microsoft Front Page or Macromedia Dreamweaver a plus.
Development Internship. Interns will provide administrative and grant research support to the development team and will have the opportunity to learn about nonprofit fundraising, grant applications, and direct mail programs. IWPR receives support from foundations and government agencies, as well as individual and organizational supporters. Duties include: assisting with direct mail, data entry, grant research, grant-writing, and fundraising. Qualifications: Should have an interest in fundraising and nonprofit management; prior experience with fundraising at any level is desirable, but not required; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; and knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
Administrative Internship. Interns will provide administrative support to the Finance Manager. Duties include: expense allocations, accounts payable tasks, data entry; filing; copying; and tracking and organizing financial records as well as assistance in comparing vendor proposals for phone and internet plans. Qualifications: Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; experience with or interest in nonprofit accounting, and office administration through coursework or previous internships. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; knowledge of Quickbooks or other accounting software a plus.
All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and an interest in women's issues. Prior office experience is desirable, as interns are responsible for a certain amount of general office work, such as photocopying, answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library.
IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
The Spring Internships go from January to May, and the Fall Internships go from September to December. Starting and ending dates are flexible. These are unpaid, part-time positions. We ask that Interns work at least 10 hours per week.
Persons interested in applying should submit a cover letter specifying the internship for which they are applying, a resume, and a writing sample of 3-5 pages to the Internship Coordinator at helmuth@iwpr.org.
Students from George Washington University and Georgetown University are eligible to receive work-study funding for positions. Students enrolled at other universities who are eligible for work-study funding should contact helmuth@iwpr.org with questions about eligibility for these positions. Also, some IWPR Interns receive school funding to cover expenses while doing an unpaid internship. Please check with your institution’s office of financial aid for funding opportunities.
Applications for Fall internships are due August 23 and due December 14 for Spring internships.
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Summer 2010 Internships
The Institute will offer internships in three areas for summer 2010:
Research Internship. Interns will provide administrative and research support to researchers. Duties include: assisting with literature reviews and data collection; designing charts, graphs and tables; answering phones; and filing. Qualifications: Strong organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, interest in policy research and women’s issues; exp. with statistics, economics or social sciences through coursework.
Research areas for the summer of 2010 include:
- The quality of women’s jobs, including wages, access to health insurance, paid sick leave, and workplace flexibility.
- The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state and national levels, including an ongoing study examining the policy needs of women in the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina.
- Increasing access to higher education and non-traditional jobs for low-income women.
- Expanding access to income supports for women such as Unemployment Insurance and Family Leave.
- Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and quality.
- Older women's economic issues, including social security and pensions.
- Women’s civic activism and new strategies for engaging a diverse range of organizations in activism on women's issues.
- The economic status of women and girls, women of color, and immigrant women across the United States.
Communications and Outreach Internship. Interns will provide administrative and editorial support to the communications team. Duties include: assisting with proofreading, and gathering articles; assisting with media outreach; layout and design of Fact Sheets and Research-In Briefs, and answering phones. Qualifications: Detail-oriented individual with good writing and computer skills, Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver or other desktop publishing software, and web design experience preferred.
Development Internship. Intern will help development team with direct mail, data entry, grant-writing, and fundraising. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about grant-writing, non-profit fundraising, and direct mail programs. IWPR receives support from foundations and government agencies, as well as individual and organizational supporters. Qualifications: Should have an interest in fundraising and non-profit management; prior experience with fundraising at any level is desirable, but not required; basic computer skills required and knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and an interest in women’s issues. Prior office experience is desirable, as interns are responsible for a certain amount of general office work, such as photocopying, answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library.
IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
Summer internships run for a period of 10 weeks, beginning in May or June and ending in July or August. Starting and ending dates are flexible. Interns receive a stipend of $100 per week.
Persons interested in applying should submit a cover letter specifying the internship for which they are applying, a resume, one confidential (sealed) letter of recommendation, and a writing sample of 3-5 pages to:
Internship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301
Washington , DC 20036
Applicants may email the above materials to helmuth@iwpr.org. However letters of recommendation must be sent by mail or emailed to the Internship Coordinator directly by the recommender.
Applications for Summer 2010 Internships are due by March 1, 2010. Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Questions may be addressed to the Internship Coordinator via E-mail at helmuth@iwpr.org.
No phone calls, please.
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Federal Work-Study Positions
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research is a qualified federal work-study employer for students at George Washington University and Georgetown University. Students currently enrolled at other schools who are interested in work-study funding at IWPR should contact helmuth@iwpr.org with questions about eligibility.
IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic justice for women. IWPR's federal work-study positions are designed to provide participants with challenging work experiences under the guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of women's policy issues and social science research.
Fall 2010 & Spring 2011 Federal Work-Study Positions
The Institute will offer federal work-study positions in four areas for the fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters:
Research work-study position. Employees will provide administrative and research support to researchers. Duties include: literature reviews; assisting with data collection; designing charts, graphs, and tables; answering phones; and filing. Qualifications: Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; interest in policy research and women's issues; and experience with statistics, economics, or social sciences through coursework. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus.
Communications and Outreach work-study position. Employees will provide administrative and editorial support to the communications team. Duties include: assisting with proofreading; article clipping; assisting with media outreach; layout and design of Fact Sheets and Research-In-Briefs; and IWPR website maintenance as needed. Qualifications: Detail-oriented individual with good writing and computer skills; knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress, or other desktop publishing software preferred; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; layout and web design experience with programs such as Microsoft Front Page or Macromedia Dreamweaver a plus.
Development work-study position. Employees will provide administrative and grant research support to the development team and will have the opportunity to learn about nonprofit fundraising, grant applications, and direct mail programs. IWPR receives support from foundations and government agencies, as well as individual and organizational supporters. Duties include: assisting with direct mail, data entry, grant research, grant-writing, and fundraising. Qualifications: Should have an interest in fundraising and nonprofit management; prior experience with fundraising at any level is desirable, but not required; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; and knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
Administrative work-study position. Employees will provide administrative support to the Finance Manager. Duties include: expense allocations, accounts payable tasks, data entry; filing; copying; and tracking and organizing financial records as well as assistance in comparing vendor proposals for phone and internet plans. Qualifications: Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; experience with or interest in nonprofit accounting, and office administration through coursework or previous internships. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; knowledge of Quickbooks or other accounting software a plus.
All IWPR work-study employees must have good computer skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and an interest in women's issues. Prior office experience is desirable, as work-study employees are responsible for a certain amount of general office work, such as photocopying, answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library.
IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
The Spring positions go from January to May, and the Fall positions go from September to December. Starting and ending dates are flexible, and full year positions are possible from September to May. We ask that work-study employees work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Persons interested in applying should submit a cover letter specifying the position for which they are applying, a resume, and a writing sample of 3-5 pages to the Work-Study Coordinator at helmuth@iwpr.org.
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Fellowships
The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public Policy
IWPR will offer one fellowship for 2010-2011:
The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow works as a general research assistant on a variety of research projects and reports. Research tasks may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report graphics. Attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings is also an integral part of the fellowship program. Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in a social science discipline, statistics, or women's studies. Graduate work is not required. Applicants should have strong quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women's issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus. Qualitative research skills also a plus.
Research areas for 2010-2011 include:
- The quality of women’s jobs, including wages, access to health insurance, paid sick leave, and workplace flexibility.
- The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state and national levels, including an ongoing study examining the policy needs of women in the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina.
- Increasing access to higher education and non-traditional jobs for low-income women.
- Expanding access to income supports for women such as Unemployment Insurance and Family Leave.
- Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and quality.
- Older women's economic issues, including social security and pensions.
- Women’s civic activism and new strategies for engaging a diverse range of organizations in activism on women's issues.
- The economic status of women and girls, women of color, and immigrant women across the United States.
All Fellows are also responsible for a certain amount of general office work, including such tasks as responding to information requests, photocopying, assisting in maintaining the library, and answering telephones.
Compensation for the fellowship is $20,000 over the 9 month period, plus health insurance and a public transportation stipend. The positions are full-time and generally span the academic year (September-May), but starting and ending dates are somewhat flexible. IWPR is an affirmative action employer and people of color are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Mail a cover letter, a resume, a list of relevant classes taken (this list can be included with the resume), a 3-7 page writing sample, and two confidential (sealed) letters of recommendation to the address below.
Fellowship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301
Washington , DC 20036
Applicants may email the above materials to helmuth@iwpr.org. However letters of recommendation must be sent by mail or emailed to the Fellowship Coordinator directly by the recommender.
Applications for the 2010-2011 Fellowships are due by March 1, 2010. Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Questions may be addressed to the Fellowship Coordinator via E-mail at helmuth@iwpr.org. No phone calls, please.
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Communications Fellow
We are also currently seeking a Communications Manager.
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) seeks an energetic, creative and resourceful Communications Fellow to serve as a general communications assistant on a variety of communications and outreach activities including press relations, print and online products, and dissemination of IWPR products. The Communications Fellow will work with the Communications Manager in coordination with other IWPR staff to assist with the carrying out of all communications responsibilities, and in its effort to improve conditions for women by sharing its information with a growing audience of advocates, policy makers, thought leaders, and members of the public. The Communications Fellow will report to the Communications Manager.
Communications Responsibilities Include:
Media Relations
- Contribute to press releases/media advisories and distribute to press lists including Business Newswire
- Assist with press conferences/events
- Field press calls and track media contact information and press hits
Events assistance
- Assist with planning, coordination, and publicizing of events and staff speaking engagement
- Disseminate information at IWPR events and capture and share information from events, through photography, video, and web dissemination
Targeted Outreach
- Prepare and send informational materials for press, policy makers, partner organizations, and other target audiences
- Help identify potential new audiences for communication available to IWPR that suit our work and mission
Online networking and Web Maintenance
- Write and update website content in coordination with other IWPR staff
- Perform regular website maintenance and track website statistics (e.g., site hits, top downloads, social media stats)
- Help to expand social media presence and grow outreach efforts to new audiences and maintain social network activity to build relationships, engage audiences, and promote IWPR’s work online
Publications
- Copy edit publications and other communications products
- Assist with design and layout IWPR publications and liaison with printer and mail house
- Assist with the production of quarterly newsletter
- Maintain publications inventory and production schedule
The Communications Fellow is also responsible for a portion of general office work, including such tasks as responding to information requests, photocopying, answering telephones, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in communications, media, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related discipline. Graduate work is not required. Applicants should have strong writing and editing skills; knowledge of women's issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required; and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, website maintenance, and professional use of online social networking and digital media is preferred. Applicants should also have a team orientation, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attention to details and deadlines, ability to relate well to people from a wide range of backgrounds, and ability to multitask.
Compensation
The Communications Fellow salary is $22,000 over the 9 month period, plus health insurance, a public transportation stipend, vacation, and other benefits. The position is full-time and generally spans the academic year (September-May), but start and end dates are somewhat flexible. IWPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Email a cover letter, a resume, two 1-5 page writing samples, and three references with contact information to jobs@iwpr.org.
Applicants may also mail application materials to:
Recruiter - Communications Fellow
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20036
Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Questions may be addressed to Recruiter via E-mail at jobs@iwpr.org
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The IWPR/GW Fellowship in Women's Public Policy Research 2010-2011
The recipient of this fellowship will participate in research at the Institute for Women's Policy Research during the fellowship year, while enrolled as a full-time graduate student at The George Washington University.
Research areas for 2010-2011 include:
- The quality of women’s jobs, including wages, access to health insurance, paid sick leave, and workplace flexibility.
- The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state and national levels, including an ongoing study examining the policy needs of women in the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina.
- Increasing access to higher education and non-traditional jobs for low-income women.
- Expanding access to income supports for women such as Unemployment Insurance and Family Leave.
- Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and quality.
- Older women's economic issues, including social security and pensions.
- Women’s civic activism and new strategies for engaging a diverse range of organizations in activism on women’s issues.
- The economic status of women and girls, women of color, and immigrant women across the United States.
Specific research projects will be mutually agreed upon by IWPR, the fellow's academic advisor, and the fellow.
Research tasks may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report graphics. Attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings is also an integral part of the fellowship program. Applicants should have strong quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women's issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus. Qualitative research skills also a plus. All Fellows are also responsible for a certain amount of general office work, including such tasks as responding to information requests, photocopying, assisting in maintaining the library, and answering telephones.
Awards:
This fellowship provides a stipend of $15,000 plus $1,000 toward the cost of health insurance and 18 hours of tuition credit at The George Washington University.
Eligibility:
Preference will be given to advanced graduate students, particularly to students in the Gender and Social Policy field of the Public Policy & Public Administration PhD program, or the MA in Public Policy with a Concentration in Women’s Studies, whose interests and background relate to IWPR research interests. Current or previous fellows may reapply once.
Students must be enrolled full time (9 credits per semester) during the fellowship year.
Relationship between research and course work:
Students may arrange to use their time at IWPR as a field placement for WSTU 283 Practicum in Women’s Studies, and/or to use their research at IWPR as the basis for an independent research (WSTU 295) or independent study (WSTU 280) paper or a thesis. Such arrangements require faculty approval.
Applications:
Those who wish to apply for this fellowship should complete the Fellowships and Assistantships application form available in pdf form here. Applications should be sent to the "IWPR Fellowship" at the Women's Studies Program office (837 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052).
Application Deadline:
The deadline for all materials for this fellowship is March 1, 2010.
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Staff Positions
Communications Manager
We are also currently seeking a Communications Fellow.
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) seeks an energetic, creative and resourceful Communications Manager to be responsible for IWPR’s outreach, media relations, identity management, marketing and publications, events coordination, dissemination, communications and outreach activities including press relations, producing and disseminating print and online informational materials, and tracking outcomes of outreach and dissemination efforts. The Communications Manager will play a key role in developing IWPR’s outreach and dissemination strategies, and in its effort to improve conditions for women by sharing its information with a growing audience of advocates, policy makers, thought leaders, and members of the public. The Communications Manager will work with the Communications Fellow in coordination with other IWPR staff to carry out of all communications responsibilities. The Communications Manager will report to the Executive Director.
Communications Responsibilities Include:
Media Relations
- Draft press releases/media advisories and distribute to press lists newswire services
- Plan press conferences/events
- Pitch stories to members of the press, secure interviews and appearances, field press calls, and track media contact information and press coverage
Event Coordination
- Coordinate and publicize events, webinars, and staff speaking engagements
- Disseminate information at IWPR events and capture and share information from events, through photography, video, and web dissemination
Targeted Outreach
- Prepare and send informational materials for press, policy makers, partner organizations, and other target audiences
- For selected projects, serve as liaison between IWPR and its partners.
- Conduct research into potential new audiences that suit our work and mission
- Maintain and grow IWPR’s email outreach using Constant Contact and other tools
Online Networking and Web Maintenance
- Oversee website, write, and update website content in coordination with other IWPR staff
- Perform regular website maintenance and track website statistics (e.g., site hits, top downloads, social media stats)
- Oversee and expand social media presence and grow outreach efforts to new audiences and maintain social network activity to build relationships, engage audiences, and promote IWPR’s work online
Publications
- Oversee publication process for print and on-line products, including:
- Serve as liaison to outside designer
- Design and layout IWPR publications using Adobe InDesign
- Serve as liaison to printer and mail house
- Copy edit publications and other communications products\
- Plan quarterly newsletters with other staff; assign, write, and review articles; and lead production from start to finish
- Maintain production schedule and publications inventory
- Lead dissemination efforts for IWPR reports and other products, including distribution to targeted audiences, advertising and marketing efforts, with the goal of increasing sales and reach
The Communications Manager also maintains regular communications with the Board of Directors and the staff as well as other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree and five years experience (which may include graduate work) in communications/public relations, marketing, media, journalism, or related disciplines. Graduate work is not required. Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, website maintenance, organizing events, and professional experience with online social networking and digital media is strongly preferred. Applicants should have strong writing and editing skills; knowledge of publication production process; knowledge of women's issues and public policy making; strong interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple priorities. Applicants should be detail-oriented and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to relate well to people from a wide range of backgrounds, to meet deadlines, and to work well as part of a team.
Compensation
The salary range for the Communications Manager is from the mid 40s to the low 50s commensurate with expertise and experience. The compensation plan includes generous health insurance, a 403b retirement plan, flex-spending plan, transportation subsidy, vacation, and other benefits. The position is full-time. IWPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Email a cover letter, a resume, three 1-5 page writing samples, and three references with contact information to jobs@iwpr.org.
Applicants may also mail application materials to:
Recruiter - Communications Manager
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20036
Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Questions may be addressed to Recruiter via E-mail at jobs@iwpr.org
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Outreach and Policy Associate
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research seeks an Outreach and Policy Associate for a new networking and research project focused on improving policy and programmatic supports for low-income parents seeking postsecondary education.
In addition to producing and commissioning research on student-parent postsecondary success, the project staff will create a national network of researchers, advocates, administrators, practitioners, and other stakeholders interested in postsecondary success for student parents. Network activities will include convenings and events, strategic meetings with policy makers, and online information dissemination to increase awareness of the importance of student-parent supports and to build commitment for increased investments among policymakers, advocates, and others. Research briefs and reports associated with the project will address policies and practices that encourage postsecondary success and completion, as well as toolkits for administrators and practitioners to for designing and expanding student parent supports.
The project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a part of its Postsecondary Success Initiative.
The Outreach and Policy Associate will be responsible for developing, maintaining and expanding the student parent support network and coordinating network activities, including public events, strategic meetings, and online information dissemination. The Associate will also contribute to planning research projects, outreach to commissioned researchers, and to writing policy analysis as needed and appropriate. The Associate will report to the Project Director and will work in collaboration with IWPR’s research and communications staff.
The Outreach and Policy Associate position will be half time, with additional hours required on occasion. The position will require occasional travel.
Associate Responsibilities Include:
Network Building and Information Sharing
- Organize a national network of researchers, advocates, practitioners, and stakeholders representing a variety of backgrounds and agendas
- Work with communications staff and contractors to create and maintain networking and communications tools (e.g. network website, social media, email lists)
- Communicate news and updates with network members and the public and reach out to new network members
- Plan strategic meetings with administrators, policymakers, and advocates in a position to promote student parent supports
- Plan public events, convene network members and information-sharing events in person, by phone, and by internet
- Deliver presentations on methods for improving student parent supports and provide technical assistance to practitioners and administrators
Policy Analysis and Research
- Track policies associated with postsecondary education access and supports for low-income individuals including TANF, WIA, and higher education, and child care policy
- Develop expertise on student-parent support programs to serve as a resource for network members and the public
- Contribute to policy briefs and/or research reports
Qualifications"
Candidate should possess a bachelor’s or Masters degree in a social science discipline, communications, public policy, or social work; be familiar with policies connected to education and supports for low-income parents and children; have at least three years experience in outreach, organizing, event-planning, coalition-building, and/or public relations; outstanding personal communication and speaking skills; excellent organizational skills; and a strong interest in women’s issues.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical insurance with employer contribution,group dental plan,403(b)retirement plan with employer match, transportation subsidy, vacation and personal leave, paid holidays and sick leave.
To Apply:
Please email, fax, or mail cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three references. Email: jobs@iwpr.org (include OUTREACH ASSOCIATE in the subject line).
Mail to:
HR Department, ATTN: Outreach Associate Search
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20036. Fax: 202-833-4362.
IWPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
