We're Hiring! Intern at ILSR!

Thursday April 26, 2018

We're looking to hire a Public Policy Research & Map Intern at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. If you're interested in helping us shape positive policies that affect Internet access, network neutrality, and municipal broadband, read on...

The internship is available to undergraduate students, graduate students, and other interested individuals who can commit to 20 - 40 hours per week. Course credit may be available with approval from an academic department. We would like the position to start by May 15 but can be flexible.

Please use the subject line “INTERNet Application” when sending your materials. Applications are due Friday, May 4, 2018. Feel free to apply after that date - if you are incredible, we may create another position. Never hurts to try. Please do.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Write compelling, well-researched, and concise articles on a short deadline
Create informative maps using public databases
Compile statistics on Internet access in defined geographic areas
Do ongoing research for longer reports and projects
Other projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Effective writing and communications skills
Familiarity with statistics and GIS (some experience preferred, but not required)
Background knowledge of public policy and/or economics (preferred, but not required)
Comfortable making cold calls to public officials
Creative - graphics, videos, audio, maps, etc.
Ability to work independently and juggle multiple tasks

You do not need to know much about broadband policy or telecommunications. You do need to be passionate about public policy.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit all materials to broadband@muninetworks.org with the subject line “INTERNet App”