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Updated: February 9, 2004

Volunteer Internship: Policy Analysis

The Oregon Center for Public Policy accepts applications at any time for our part-time, volunteer internships. These positions are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The OCPP accepts applications from any academic discipline; however, the policy analysis internship requires some quantitative skill.

The OCPP is a Silverton, Oregon-based non-profit using research and analysis to advance policies and practices that improve the economic and social prospects of low- and moderate income Oregonians, the majority of Oregonians.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit our website: www.ocpp.org.

Responsibilities:

The interns will work with OCPP policy analysts on a variety of projects:

• Assisting with the analysis of data using various software packages

• developing charts, graphs, or informational pieces

• developing written materials

• gathering research information from traditional and electronic sources

• other duties as assigned

The intern should expect to spend some time (less than 30%) on administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing, or mailings.

Applicants should:

• have completed the sophomore year as an undergraduate

• be comfortable with Windows-based software and be able to spend extended periods at a computer terminal

• have some familiarity with quantitative analysis such as statistics or econometrics

• have excellent written and oral communication skills

• be discreet and mindful of confidential information

• be committed to the goals of the Oregon Center for Public Policy

The policy analysis internship is based in Silverton. The work schedule is flexible according to the intern's needs; however, we do ask the intern to establish a regular schedule and commit to at least 8 hours per week.

This is an unpaid position. However, a small stipend may be available.

How to apply for an internship at the OCPP.

To apply for an internship, please submit the following:

• A cover letter (see below)

• A current resume. Remember to include volunteer and school activities.

• If you are a current student, the name of a faculty contact with whom the OCPP may periodically communicate about the internship

• A list of three current references (your faculty contact may be one)

• A short (3-5 pages) writing sample that demonstrates your writing ability

Your cover letter will include the following and may be more than one page:

• An explanation of why you wish to intern with the OCPP

• A description of your areas of interest. Be specific.

• A description of your quantitative analysis experience and skills, including proficiency with software.

• A description of what you hope to achieve during your internship

• How many hours you would like to work per week and your start and end dates

• If relevant, a description of the academic requirements this internship will fulfill

• Any other information you feel would be relevant to the position

Deadline: This is an ongoing recruitment. Please specify your desired term of service.

Process: OCPP internships are competitive. The OCPP will screen applications and may conduct one or more interviews with applicants.

Address:

Oregon Center for Public Policy
Attn: Jacque Greenleaf
PO Box 7
Silverton, OR 97381-0007
Phone: 503-873-1201
Fax: 928-244-4508
E-mail: jgreenleaf (at) ocpp.org

You may also submit your application via fax or via e-mail (MS-Word or Rich Text Format).

Please feel free to contact Jacque Greenleaf (information above) with your questions.

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