NASPAA is seeking an outstanding master’s student in public administration, policy, or management for a full-time intern/project assistant position for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2015. The individual selected for this position will serve as a researcher in public affairs education management topics, and will assist the NASPAA staff in supporting and enhancing programs and services for Pi Alpha Alpha. There may be some specific hands-on opportunities to plan and execute small-scale social entrepreneurship projects in graduate public affairs education during the course of the summer. The graduate intern will work directly with senior staff, who will provide direction and supervision.
The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) is a nonprofit association in Washington DC, dedicated to ensuring excellence in public service education and promoting the ideal of public service. It is the membership association of 300 graduate education programs in public administration, public policy, and public affairs located across the US and around the globe. NASPAA is the accreditor of master’s degree programs in these fields, and is the home of Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. Pi Alpha Alpha (http://www.naspaa.org/initiatives/honor.asp) recognizes outstanding graduates as well as undergraduate students in public administration, public policy, and public affairs. PAA has 162 chapters at NASPAA member schools, and is growing every year.
Primary responsibilities are expected to include:
• Conducting research under the supervision of senior staff on high priority NASPAA topics such as federal hiring reform of students and/or expanding NASPAA’s set of social entrepreneurship activities. The intern would be expected to complete one complete piece of independent research during the summer.
• Developing and managing projects to advance Pi Alpha Alpha, the honor society celebrating academic excellence in public affairs students. This could include:
o Work on NASPAA’s simulation competition for graduate students (PAA is a sponsor)
o Working on projects that encourage student engagement in public service, including new national and international opportunities for outstanding students in public administration and policy to meet and work with each other.
o Writing website and blog content.
o Assisting with inquiries about PAA.
o Managing database information about PAA.
The internship may include occasional office duties and projects as assigned.
The intern/project assistant position will pay $13-15 per hour, depending on experience and student status, and is expected to be up full-time (35-40 hrs/week). Applicants not from the DC are also eligible for a special Pi Alpha Alpha-supported housing stipend of $500. Applicants with an interest in fewer hours per week will be considered, but should indicate that in their application.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have completed at least two semesters of a master's program in public policy, public administration, or public affairs. International students may apply if they possess a visa that permits them to work in the US.
• Membership in Pi Alpha Alpha, or interest in qualifying in the second year of grad school, is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, strong technical skills and facility in exploring software applications.
• Experience with databases a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, a self-starter, and confident in dealing with academics and nonprofit professionals.
• A strong interest in public service and public service education, and/or an interest in higher education or nonprofit management.
NASPAA is located in downtown Washington, one block from the McPherson Square Metro station and four blocks from the White House.
Apply:
Please e-mail your letter of interest and resume to projectassistant1@naspaa.org, using the subject line “Application for Summer 2015 Pi Alpha Alpha Honors Internship.” A list of references will be required from candidates selected as finalists.
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