Background
BPC’s Operations department is a functional team within BPC that consists of HR, IT and Facilities, HR assists with benefits, full time recruitment, staff engagement, the internship program, IT assists with AV set up, IT infrastructure, and database management and Facilities includes the maintenance and improvement of our office space. Our Operations team works as a key component in major decisions within BPC and operates as internal customer service for BPC employees. The work addresses questions of inclusion, diversity, equity, best practices and processes, and providing the best possible support for employees. The operations team works with every project and department within BPC.
We are looking for an Operations Intern to support our team by performing various administrative tasks to support the department’s daily activities and take on various projects as we look to improve our processes. If you’re interested in kickstarting your career and getting a closer look at how our organization approaches various facets of operations, from recruiting to compliance, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include a host of tasks in operations such as documenting HR processes, creating and maintaining onboarding and offboarding checklists, scheduling interviews, researching and drafting policies and processes, helping with IT set up and maintenance, set up of conference rooms and office space, drafting internal employee communications, researching our ability to increase our diversity candidate pipeline, staff engagement, learning and development, benefits, total rewards and working with facilities on a variety of projects. Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the successful candidate’s interests and the needs of the team.
Qualifications
SUMMER PROGRAM
BPC has a robust summer program. Interns work full time, and will receive a $6,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be rising juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities.
*Please note that our Summer internship will in person*
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
Required materials (please submit as one PDF File):
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages).
• College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
• Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work.
• Brief response to to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences).
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Summer internships: May 1st
BPC Diversity Statement
The Bipartisan Policy Center defines diversity as the range of human qualities that make us unique as individuals, including—but not limited to—age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, geographic location, nationality, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:
• Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society.
• Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard.
• Developing policy solutions and undertaking research that reflect a diversity of thought and experience.