[YEP-DC] Lumina Foundation - Policy Intern (Fall 2015 - located in Washington, DC office)

More details at http://www.luminafoundation.org/careers-at-lumina/dc-policy-intern 

Duration:

- 12-15 weeks

- September 8 – December 11  (dates open to negotiation)

Schedule:

- Minimum 15 hours/week, 20-30 hours preferred

- Flexibility negotiated with supervisor (additional hours per week may also be negotiated)

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be required to provide support and assistance on the delivery of specific projects across the DC based staff. This will involve minimal administrative support; liaising with a wide variety of people and organizations, undertaking background research and literature reviews; writing, proofing and editing of important deliverables; and the organization of events.

- Work with Strategy Directors and Officers to conduct federal policy and student financial support outreach;

- Conduct research on policy issues, and help staff in the development of relevant deliverables; &

- Assist Strategy Officers with the tracking, collecting and monitoring of databases relevant to strategy work.

Required:

- Strong communication (written and oral) & analytical skills

- Ability to work independently

- Digital & technical literacy 

- Ability to collaborate and willingness to work with a team

- Familiarity with federal policy environment

- Familiarity with higher education policy, especially barriers to completion for today's students (students of color, low income students, first generation students, adults, veterans, etc.)

 - Familiarity with barriers, policy issues, and effective practice related to student financial support, with an emphasis on state and federal financial aid models

Qualifications:

- A currently enrolled graduate student or doctoral candidate

- Recent graduates of Masters/Doctoral/professional programs also considered

Applicants should send, to the e-mail address below, a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae as attachments outlining experience relevant to the position. Please specify the position in the subject line. Deadline for applications is Wednesday July 29, 2015.

David Croom

Strategy Officer

luminaintern@luminafoundation.org

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