Summer Internship - Policy

Summer Internships

• Internships are open to current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates.
• Internships last approximately ten weeks. The exact starting and ending dates are flexible, but we anticipate that each internship will run from June 1 until August 14.
• Summer interns will work a full-time schedule (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
• Interns will be involved in many aspects of the Institute’s operations. Interns will work closely with senior staff on a wide variety of projects. They can expect greater responsibility and personal attention than they would receive at larger organizations.
• Interns will assist staff members with a variety of tasks. These may include researching public policy topics; organizing events; and writing and editing op-eds, newsletters, studies, and other documents. Some administrative and clerical tasks also will be required.
• Policy internships as well as communications and development internships are available.
• An internship is an excellent opportunity to improve your research and writing skills. Each intern will produce regular blog posts and an op-ed on a public policy topic of interest to him or her. Each intern will receive feedback and assistance from staff members throughout the process.
• Internships are located in our St. Louis office.
• Interns will be paid on an hourly basis.

Those wishing to be considered for an internship should submit the application and the requested supporting materials. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and interviews will be conducted as applications are received.