Commonwealth Foundation Paid Internship 2018 in USA accepts applications for part-time and full-time interns year around for three sessions.  Those with public policy, political science, economics, history, communications, journalism and pre-law backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should embrace the core principles of a free society, share the values of the Foundation, and be capable of excelling in an intellectually stimulating and fast-paced work environment.

The government affairs intern will work directly with CF’s government affairs team in their Harrisburg office, steps away from the Capitol. Attend committee hearings, follow floor proceedings, and gain experience tracking legislation, conducting legislative research and managing government affairs meetings.

Benefits

Director of Operations:

• Monthly stipend for health care, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Reimbursements for needed mobile technology
• Matching SIMPLE IRA plan
• Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience

Hospitality and Logistics Assistant:

• Monthly stipend for health care.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Reimbursements for needed mobile technology.
• Matching SIMPLE IRA plan.
• Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Eligibility

Director of Operations:

• 5+ years of related experience
• Significant experience in operations and/or human resources
• Strong philosophical alignment with CF
• Ability to work with sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working with outside vendors
• Bachelor’s degree and/or other relevant training desired

Hospitality and Logistics Assistant:

• Share a commitment to the free-market principles of CF.
• Have excellent organizational and communication skills.

To apply for the public policy or government affairs internship, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected], fax to 717.510.6943 or mail to:

Commonwealth Foundation
Re: Internship
225 State Street, Suite 302
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101