Employer The Washington Center
Position Department of Defense Intern

Deadline February 2, 2009
Website https://secure.twc.edu/twc/default.jsp

U.S. Department of Defense Internship Opportunities Summer 2009 Diversity Initiative

The Washington Center will offer an exciting program with the Department of Defense once again this summer. Internships will be 10 weeks and are available in a variety of fields. This program gives students the opportunity to develop important skills, make professional contacts, build their resumes, and explore future career opportunities within the Department of Defense.

Examples of work completed by past interns include: analysis of major weapon systems, assisting with military-to-military bilateral relations, updating and maintaining departmental websites, providing support for departmental family programs, statistical analysis of budget submissions, reviewing reports from Congress, and more.

Eligibility: Students must: (1) be U.S. citizens; (2) have a 2.5 GPA or above; (3) be an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate (finishing undergraduate in spring 2009, but enrolling in a graduate institution in fall 2009) student; and (4) submit an online application (see below).

Compensation: Students selected for the Department of Defense Program will receive housing while in DC as well as a significant stipend. Stipend amounts vary depending upon whether or not students elect to live in TWC apartments as well as other factors, such as credit. For specific information, students should contact info@twc.edu.

Application Procedures: To apply for the DOD internship program, students must submit an online application, available on our website at https://secure.twc.edu/twc/default.jsp. When prompted, students should select Option 2 for Government Scholarship Program, then choose Department of Defense from the drop-down menu.

Be sure to mention SACNAS Jobs when applying to this position!

Contact Information

Name Danielle Mahan
Phone (202) 238-7900
Email Danielle.Mahan@twc.edu