BPC’s Campus Free Expression Project is seeking an intern for the 2021 spring semester to assist with the project’s policy work. The Campus Free Expression Project convenes campus leaders with expertise in developing and implementing policies and programs that encourage the open and respectful exchange of ideas. A free exchange allows colleges and universities to fulfill their special role they play in our democracy, preparing the next generation for thoughtful citizenship and leadership, by introducing students to a wide range of issues and teaching them the values of mutual respect and principled disagreement.
Responsibilities
Interns will be responsible for tracking and analyzing free expression news, researching questions related to free expression, writing content for the BPC website, and helping with administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Candidates must have excellent writing skills, research experience, a strong academic record, a self-directed work ethic, and an interest in the project’s mission.
SUMMER PROGRAM
BPC has a robust summer program. Interns work full time, and will receive a $4,500 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be rising juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. 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 be completely virtual*
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):
• Cover Letter – please indicate your two areas of interest from BPC’s project and functional areas listed above.
• Resume.
• 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 our Diversity statement on what it means to you (5-8 sentences).
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Summer internships: April 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.
These commitments will help us to fulfill our mission and foster bipartisanship more effectively.