Internships

Internships at the Council

Internship Job Description

The Council on Competitiveness is the only group of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and labor leaders committed to ensuring the future prosperity of all Americans through enhanced competitiveness in the global economy and the creation of high-value economic activity in the United States. Interns are absolutely essential to supporting the Council’s mission and the impact. We are seeking bright, energetic, and enthusiastic students and graduates to help address America’s competitiveness challenges. Interns will gain invaluable experience as they become familiar with how a non-profit organization/think tank works and gain an opportunity to attend CEO level meetings. Day-to-day responsibilities will include general administrative support, research and writing, maintaining and updating databases, copying, filing, and, most importantly, staffing and preparing for Council events. Potential areas for work include new business development/marketing, communications, government affairs, international affairs, policy development, and technology. Interns should be interested in deepening their exposure and gaining knowledge on a wide range of policy issues and working with the top leadership of the Council.

Internships are available year round and are open to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. The ideal candidate will, first and foremost, possess extremely strong writing and research skills. The Council is, furthermore, seeking individuals who are resourceful, detail oriented, and present a strong academic record. In-depth knowledge of the Internet, various software applications including Raiser’s Edge, Excel, MS Word, and Access is also useful. Interns are paid a $20 per diem stipend to cover daily expenses. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Pat Hennig at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).