We continue to play a prominent role in informing and promoting legislative progress on private-sector savings, working to advance reforms that help Americans create financial security through emergency savings accounts, savings for retirement, and other government assistance to promote economic growth and security.

Responsibilities
The intern will support long-term policy projects and papers, conducting background research and writing. They will also draft blog posts and assist staff in preparing responses to Hill and media requests. Other facets of the internship include: monitoring major congressional activity, analyzing budget documents, and event planning. The intern will be asked to handle multiple assignments and switch between them depending on EPP’s needs.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate school or be a recent grad
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• An interest in fiscal and economic policy topics, such as higher education, retirement savings, and federal budget policy.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Stata or R preferred.

FALL PROGRAM

During the fall and spring semesters, internships are part-time and paid. Interns will receive a stipend of $3000. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a recent graduate. Fall and spring internship hours are flexible, allowing students to gain valuable experience while maintaining their regular class schedules. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities. *Please note that our Fall internship can be virtual with the option of hybrid/in-person work*

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please apply early as applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Required materials (in one PDF File):

• Cover letter tailored to the team(s) you are applying for
• Resume
• College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work.
• Brief response to the prompt "What does bipartisanship mean to you" (5-8 sentences)
• 2-3 page writing sample

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Fall Internships: July 19th

BPC Diversity Statement

The Bipartisan Policy Center defines diversity as the range of human qualities that make us unique as individuals, including—but not limited to—age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, geographic location, nationality, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:

• Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society.

• Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard.

• Developing policy solutions and undertaking research that reflect a diversity of thought and experience.