RIPPAC Summer 2019 Internship Provider Form

Name of Company/Assoc./Org.   WSW (Winning Strategies Washington)

Internship Coordinator: Jared Sutton

Coordinator’s Email: jsutton@wswdc.com

Location of Internship: Washington, D.C.

Number of Summer 2019 interns accepted:   

Dates/Length of Internship: 

The start and end dates are flexible, but the seven-week internship must take place during June and July.

Required Hours per week:

Salary or stipend?      ✔ Yes         No        If yes, how much? 

What is the application process? 

The eligibility requirements for our interns are straightforward.  Candidates must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, or be permitted to work in the U.S. for the duration of the internship;
• Be an active full-time enrollment in college or recent graduation from college within twelve (12) months of submitting an internship application;
• Have completed at least 30 credits toward an undergraduate degree; and
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. 

Interns can apply by sending a short cover note and résumé to our intern coordinator, Jared Sutton, at jsutton@wswdc.com.

Intern work areas:

                              ✔ Clerical      ✔  Research       ✔  Errands       ✔  Organizing

Please explain the work that will be required of the intern:

In terms of responsibilities, our interns attend congressional hearings and briefings on and off Capitol Hill, conduct research for clients, and assist with writing assignments, providing them with a practical, hands-on introduction to federal policy and advocacy. Along the way, we try to ensure our interns have a chance to meet their home district Members of Congress and staff, and other government officials whenever possible.  

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

          ✔  Strategy sessions?        ✔ Legislative sessions?      ✔ Committee Hearings?

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?           Yes       No

If yes, please explain.

Do you have any suggestions for the applicant?