IGPA is now accepting applications for the next Charles P. Wolff Memorial Internship. This internship begins in June 2009 and continues through May 2010, and is open to undergraduate juniors or seniors at any of the three University of Illinois campuses.

The Wolff Internship is a one-year program that exposes an undergraduate student to the many facets of public policy development, from academic research to real-world politics, with the goal of better preparing them for public or community service.

We are looking for energetic and committed candidates who have a keen interest in public policy and politics, communications, public relations or journalism. Duties of the intern include keeping track of media attention to the institute, drafting news letters, press releases, executive summaries, reports, brochures, and fliers in addition to long-term projects relating to major issues in current events or policy. The intern will be a part of IGPA’s programs, and will have the opportunity to attend the talks, lunches, and awards ceremonies hosted or sponsored by IGPA.

Qualifications include good organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent reading, writing, and editing skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe CS3, and good research skills. Experience with designing or maintaining websites is helpful, but not necessary.

To apply, email a cover letter expressing why you are interested in becoming the Wolff Intern and your resume to Jim Paul, IGPA Director of Communications, at jimpaul@uillinois.edu. Applications are due March 6. Interviews will be conducted the week of March 9 and the intern will be selected by March 18.