Description
New America’s Open Technology Institute seeks enthusiastic, motivated law students or individuals with equivalent experience for internships for Spring 2017 in our Washington, DC office. Applicants must be passionate about tech policy and interested in learning about complex issues in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school, have recently graduated law school, be doing graduate-level work in public policy and technology, or have recently done graduate-level work in public policy and technology. Internships are paid or for credit.
New America is a think tank and civic enterprise committed to renewing American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the Digital Age. The Open Technology Institute works at the intersection of technology and policy to ensure that every community has equitable access to digital technology and its benefits. We promote universal access to communications technologies that are both open and secure, using a multidisciplinary approach that brings together advocates, researchers, organizers, and innovators.
Responsibilities:
-- Contribute research, writing, and technical expertise (as appropriate) to projects that may include a broad range of Internet policy issues, including but not limited to net neutrality, broadband access and adoption, cybersecurity, encryption, government surveillance, Internet governance, and consumer privacy;
-- Conduct in-depth research and writing on a variety of topics;
-- Identify and analyze emerging issues in tech policy;
-- Assist with administrative tasks and event staffing;
-- Other tasks as directed.
-- Qualified interns may have the opportunity to author or co-author blog posts, articles, and research papers. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend educational events in Washington, DC, and to accompany OTI staff members attending meetings in Congress and administrative agencies.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates for the internship position will possess the following characteristics:
-- Current law student at accredited school, recent law school graduate, an individual doing graduate level work in public policy and technology, or have recently done graduate-level work in public policy and technology;
-- Demonstrated interest in relevant policy work;
-- Proven research and analytical skills;
-- Excellent legal and policy writing skills;
-- Acute attention to detail;
-- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, OpenOffice / NeoOffice or Google Docs;
-- Comfort discussing legal or policy issues with non-expert audiences;
--Technical knowledge of Internet related tools and infrastructure a plus.
Application Process:
Submit a resume, one-page cover letter, and one or two writing samples. Submissions will be considered on a rolling basis.
No phone calls please.
New America is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization, thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees, and our communities. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
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