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 2007 & Spring 2008 Internships
The Institute will offer internships in three areas for the fall 2008 and spring 2009 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 Microsoft Access 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.
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 letter of interest specifying the internship for which they are applying, a resume, and a writing sample of 3-5 pages to the Internship Coordinator at the address below.
Students from George Washington University and Georgetown University are eligible to receive work-study funding for positions. Please email crum@iwpr.org if you have questions regarding eligibility. Also, many 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 Spring Internships are due December 5 and due August 20 for Fall Internships.
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Summer 2008 Internships
The Institute will offer internships in three areas for summer 2008:
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 2008 include:
- The quality of women’s jobs, including wages, access to health insurance, and paid sick leave.
- The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state and national levels.
- 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 women’s-issue activism.
- Women’s values and activism; new strategies for engaging a diverse range of organizations, including religious ones, in women’s-issue activism.
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 Microsoft Access 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 letter of interest 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
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington , DC 20036
Applications for Summer 2008 Internships are due by March 1, 2008: Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applications are due no later than March 1, 2008 and interns will be selected by mid- to late-April. Questions may be addressed to the Internship Coordinator via E-mail at crum@iwpr.org. No phone calls, please.
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Fellowships
The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public Policy
IWPR will offer one fellowship for 2008-2009:
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 2008-2009 include:
- Women's wages, political participation, access to health care, and other indicators of the status of women on a state-by-state basis.
- The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state and national levels.
- Reforming income support policies for women such as Unemployment Insurance, Family Leave, and Social Security.
- Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and quality.
- Older women's economic issues, including social security and pensions.
- Women’s values and activism; new strategies for engaging a diverse range of organizations, including religious ones, in women’s-issue activism.
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.
The stipend for the 2007-2008 term was $1,950 per month, plus health insurance and a public transportation stipend. The positions are full-time and generally span the academic year (September-May), but can start as early as June depending upon the fellow's preferences. IWPR is an affirmative action employer and people of color are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Mail a letter of interest, 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
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
Application materials for 2008-2009 Fellowships are due March 1, 2008. Candidates will be selected by the end of April. Please note that only complete applications will receive consideration. Applicants will receive notice of receipt of their materials and will be contacted after that only if they are selected for an interview.
Questions may be addressed to the Fellowship Coordinator by E-mail at crum@iwpr.org.
No phone calls, please
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Communications and Development Fellowship
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research is seeking a Communications and Development Fellow to assist in all aspects of IWPR fundraising and outreach. This is a 9-month position lasting from September 2008 through June 2009. Key responsibilities include:
- Provide key support in membership, major donor, and foundation fundraising
- Research and identify new sources of funding
- Maintain IWPR’s foundation tracking system
- Assist in writing and production of direct mail solicitations
- Prepare foundation proposals for submission
- Assist in the coordination of IWPR events
- Maintain IWPR’s database and press lists
- Assist with the layout and design of reports, research briefs, and other materials
- Perform daily press checks and collect and file press calls
- Other duties to be assigned
Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Prior fundraising experience is highly desirable.
- General knowledge of policy and research issues affecting women and their families.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
- Strong organizational skills, with the capacity to prioritize work, meet deadlines on multiple projects, be detail oriented, and maintain progress on longer term objectives
- Excellent computer skills in Windows-based PC environment.
- Experience with Dreamweaver, Microsoft Access, InDesign, and Photoshop 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.
The stipend for the 2007-2008 term was $1,950 per month, plus health insurance and a public transportation stipend. The positions are full-time and generally span the academic year (September-May), but can start as early as July depending upon the fellow's preferences. IWPR is an affirmative action employer and people of color are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Mail a letter of interest, 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
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
Application materials for 2008-2009 Fellowships are due June 15, 2008. Please note that only complete applications will receive consideration. Applicants will receive notice of receipt of their materials and will be contacted after that only if they are selected for an interview.
Questions may be addressed to the Fellowship Coordinator by E-mail at crum@iwpr.org.
No phone calls, please
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The IWPR/GW Fellowship in Women's Public Policy Research 2008-2009
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. IWPR's current research program includes poverty and welfare, family and work, child care, employment and earnings, civic engagement, health and violence, and indicators of women's status. Specific research projects will be mutually agreed upon by IWPR, the fellow's advisor, and the fellow.
Awards:
This fellowship provides a stipend of $10,000 and 18 hours of tuition credit at The George Washington University.
Eligibility:
Students enrolled in or applying to any of the graduate programs at The George Washington University are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to advanced graduate students, particularly to Ph.D. students in the Gender and Social Policy concentration, whose theses topics 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:
Research at IWPR may be used toward fulfillment of requirements for any of the following courses: WSTU 283 (the 6-hour practicum), WSTU 183 (3-hour practicum), WSTU 295 (Independent Research), WSTU 280 (Independent Study), as well as thesis research.
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 3, 2008.
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Staff Positions
There are no openings at this time.
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research is an equal opportunity employer.
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