EMPLOYMENT
Jobs
Communications Director
The Center for Public Policy Priorities is hiring a Communications Director to start between August 1 and September 2, 2008. Applications are due at the close of business on Friday, June 6. Click here to read the full job description and application instructions.
Internships
The Center for Public Policy Priorities offers spring, fall, and summer internships to college and graduate students interested in public policy, communications, and fundraising and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Requirements for all internships:
- A strong grade point average
- Commitment to work at least one full semester
- Writing, research, and computer literacy
- Commitment to the center's mission
All applications must include the following:
- Cover letter indicating the position for which you are applying and for what school terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) you are seeking employment
- Resume
The Michael and Alice Kuhn Public Policy Intern and Other Public Policy Interns
The Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation generously fund the Michael and Alice Kuhn Public Policy Intern. This intern helps with research and analysis to monitor policies that affect the well-being of low-and moderate-income Texans. As funds are available, we hire additional public policy interns. To learn about our work, look under the research tab of this web site. To apply for a public policy internship, please e-mail your materials to Anne Dunkelberg at policyintern@cppp.org . Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Texas KIDS COUNT Intern
Texas KIDS COUNT is a CPPP project that provides the latest and most accurate county-by-county data on child well-being. The intern will collect, manage, and analyze data, as well as assist with drafting materials, preparing presentations, and updating databases. To apply, please e-mail your materials to Frances Deviney at deviney@cppp.org. Note: Graduate students required.
To read a full description, click here.
Communications Intern
The intern will help promote the center's work by drafting advisories, pitching reporters, organizing press events, tracking media coverage and researching media opportunities, managing lists, and disseminating reports and other materials. To apply, please e-mail your materials to Lynsey Kluever at kluever@cppp.org.
Nonprofit Administration Intern
The intern will assist in nonprofit administration, including event planning and marketing, networking, and foundation research. Additionally, the intern will help the development director update and develop donor lists and research fundraising opportunities. To apply, please e-mail your materials to Janet Hutchison at hutchison@cppp.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CPPP offer paid internships?
In some cases a stipend is available.
Can interns earn academic credit?
We are happy to cooperate with an institution's requirements for academic credit.
What is the standard intern work schedule?
CPPP's hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Interns may work part or full-time depending on their arrangement with the center.