Meet Our Former Interns

Katie Poedtke

"My internship at the Manhattan Institute exposed me to some of today's most influential public policy thinkers and executors both in the office and at MI's many conferences and special events. I developed a strong understanding of and passion for the implications of good vs. bad policy, which gave me an important leg up on my peers as I began my career on Capitol Hill. Even while still a student, my experiences at MI bolstered both my studies of political science and my leadership of the Fordham College Republicans. While most of my time was spent assisting in communications department promoting new reports, events, and our scholars' expertise to media, I was also able to act as research assistant on a few fascinating projects for the fellows."

Where are you now?

I am a Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. Her office hired me straight of college, largely because of my experiences at MI and the immersion I had there into some of the major policy battles of our time.

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Interested in Interning in Washington D.C.?

The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research's Senior Fellow Diana Furchtgott-Roth, located in Washington, DC, has openings for interns to work with her are on a variety of economic policy issues. This program and application process is separate from the main MI office program in NYC. Ms Furchtgott-Roth is a former chief economist of the U.S. Department of Labor and served as chief of staff of President George W. Bush's Council of Economic Advisers, as deputy executive director of the Domestic Policy Council and as associate director of the Office of Policy Planning in the White House under President George H.W. Bush, and earlier she was an economist on the staff of President Reagan's Council of Economic Advisers. Interns will assist Ms. Furchtgott-Roth's writing and research projects which include a book, columns, research papers, and congressional testimony in labor economics, public finance, energy, health policy, and macroeconomics. Candidates should be motivated and capable of working independently. Qualifications include excellent writing skills, knowledge of economics, facility with statistics and econometrics, and experience with internet research. Experience with statistical software is a plus. Interns will need to bring their own laptops. For an overview of Ms. Furchtgott-Roth's work see her scholar page: http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/furchtgott-roth.htm.

All questions should be emailed to internships@manhattan-institute.org

Program

Fall 2013 applications are due September 9th.

Summer 2013 applications are now closed.

The Manhattan Institute is looking for talented undergraduate students in the New York City area for fall, spring and summer term internships.

Manhattan Institute internships provide students interested in public policy with a unique work experience at a leading right-of-center think tank. MI brings free market perspective to key domestic policy issues, including budget and fiscal issues, energy, health care, education, and culture. Interns are given broad exposure to our work by contributing directly to various MI departments. Responsibilities include editing, administrative tasks, and some research. Interns are matched according MI's needs, the applicants past experience and their interests.

Interns regularly attend Manhattan Institute events, including debates, conferences, and luncheon speeches. Interns have recently attended events featuring Governor Scott Walker, Harvey Pitt, Former Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission; and leading scholars such as John Taylor and Charles Murray.

Fall and spring semester internships are part-time for a minimum of 20 hours a week (hourly wage). Summer internships are full-time for 10-12 weeks adjustable to the student's academic schedule. Summer interns are paid a weekly stipend.

All questions should be emailed to internships@manhattan-institute.org

Application

Students wishing to apply should send the following materials:

Completed internship application form, a 500 to 700 word autobiography, a current resume, a recommendation from a former employer or teacher, a transcript and a writing sample. The autobiography should explain the student's education, work, other activities and future goals as they relate to an internship at the Manhattan Institute. Particular emphasis should be placed on In other words—why you and why the Manhattan Institute?

Please indicate on your application if you have a particular interest or background in (1) Fundraising, (2) Communications (Press/Social Media), (3) City Journal (editing), or (4) Policy (if policy, which one or two MI areas of policy listed on the website are you most interested in). Because there are only a few intern positions, students will not be assigned to work exclusively in a specific area.

Applications should be addressed to Manhattan Institute Internship Program c/o Lindsay Craig, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, Second Floor, New York, New York, 10017, 212.599.7000.

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