[YEP-DC] SPRING INTERNSHIPS - Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DC)

Overview:

As the organization responsible for developing and implementing a high-quality continuum of educational opportunities for District residents from birth to age 24, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) plays a unique and dynamic role in the District of Columbia's education landscape.  More specifically, DME is responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of all public education and education-related policies in the District and, as such, has three major functions:

• Overseeing a city-wide education strategy;
  
• Managing interagency and cross-sector coordination;
  
• Providing oversight and/or support for the following education-related agencies
  o DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
  o DC Public Library (DCPL)
  o DC Public Schools (DCPS)
  o Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE)
  o Public Charter School Board (PCSB)
  o University of the District of Columbia (UDC)

DME offers an exciting and fast-paced environment for aspiring leaders to hone their skills in, and grow their knowledge of education policy, law, and administration.  To support these roles, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) is currently seeking qualified graduate and law students for its semester-long education policy and legal internship programs.

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Education Policy Internship Description:

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree program with good academic standing; students of law, public policy, public administration, business or finance, education, communications, or information technology are especially encouraged to apply.

We are looking for applicants with the following qualities:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs.
  
• Initiative to complete tasks independently and with little supervision.
  
• Available to work at our office (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) for a minimum of 15 hours per week for at least one semester.
  
• Eligible to work in the United States.

A commitment of one semester is required, with the option of additional semesters contingent upon performance and need.  Though we are unable to compensate interns, we are able to coordinate academic credit with your institution if requested.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following documents to Claudia Lujan (claudia.lujan@dc.gov), Senior Policy Advisor for Joint Planning:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample (3 – 5 pages in length)
• Transcripts, if available (Unofficial transcripts acceptable)
• Two references, including at least one professional and/or academic reference
  

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until position(s) are filled.  Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries.

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Legal Internship Description:

Applicants must be enrolled in an ABA-approved law school with good academic standing.  We are looking for applicants with the following qualities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven research skills (advanced legal research coursework preferred)
• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing needs
• Takes initiative to complete tasks independently and with little supervision
• Available to work at our office (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) for a minimum of 12 hours per week for at least one semester; working remotely may be considered, depending on project and supervising attorney.

A commitment of one semester is required, with the option of additional semesters contingent upon performance and need.  Though we are unable to compensate interns, we will coordinate academic credit with your institution if requested.   

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following documents to Claudia Lujan, Senior Policy Advisor for Joint Planning.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample (5 – 10 pages in length)
• Transcripts, if available (Unofficial transcripts acceptable)
• Two professional and/or academic references

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until position(s) are filled.  Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries.

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