INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity is listed for reference only. The deadline to apply has passed.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity from outside the Rockefeller Center.

Position Type: Internship - unpaid

Location: Washington, D.C.

Sector: Government

Start Date: Fall 2019, from September 4, 2019 to December 6, 2019.

All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted through the application portal on or before May 3, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Wage or benefits: Unpaid

Time Commitment: Internship Start Date – Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Internship End Date – Friday, December 6, 2019

Desired Class Year: Open to all class years, including graduate students

Desired Major or Interest: Open to all majors

Application Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2019

Organization website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/

Brief Description of the organization:

The White House Internship Program's mission is to make the "People's House" accessible to future leaders from around the nation.

The White House Internship Program is a public service leadership program that provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, and prepare them for future public service opportunities.

The President, First Lady, and White House staff are committed to providing young leaders an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and serve their country through the White House Internship Program. This program was developed to provide hands-on experience and cultivate meaningful skills.

Brief Description of the Intern's role or key qualifications:

A select group of young men and women from across the country dedicate their time, talents, energy, and service to better the White House and the Nation. These committed citizens become part of the White House team. The assignments given to an intern on any given day could include: conducting research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, writing memos, and staffing events.

While interns' responsibilities and tasks vary by department, all interns are united through weekly events, including a speaker series and professional development opportunities. Most importantly, the internship experience emphasizes community, and interns participate in service projects at non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C.

The White House Internship Program selection process is highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates their qualifications, character, and commitment to public service. Selection as a White House intern is based on the following criteria:

• A commitment to public service
• Demonstrated leadership in the community
• A commitment to the mission of the Trump Administration

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, must be 18 years of age, and must meet at least one of the following criteria to apply:

• Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution).
• Have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the internship program start date.
• Are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty–for any length of time–in the two years preceding the internship program start date.

How to apply: https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/internships/apply/

The Fall 2019 White House Internship Program will run from September 4, 2019 to December 6, 2019. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted through the application portal on or before May 3, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

See https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/internships/selection-process/ for more details.

This is an unpaid internship from outside the Rockefeller Center. Such opportunities are posted in an effort to help students find a leave-term internship experience in public policy or a social sciences related area. Such postings do not constitute an endorsement by the Center of the political objectives of any one person or organization.