Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2010 Edition Internship Profiles: A

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE

THE BUZZ • “Because even Newt needs an intern” • “A great place to get Hill experience, the conversation is always stimulating and the gourmet lunches are free!”

THE STATS GETTING HIRED

Industries: Government, Law, Nonprofit, Publishing/Journalism Apply by: Summer: April 1st; Fall: September 1st; Winter/spring: Location: Washington, DC December 1st. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing Number of interns: Spring/summer/fall: approximately 45 each sample (five pages or fewer) and an unofficial transcript online. Pay: Unpaid; free breakfast and lunch Length of internship: Spring/summer/fall: 12 to 16 weeks each Qualifications: Open to underclassmen, but the organization prefers Intern functions: Editorial, Marketing, Nonprofit, Public Relations, juniors, seniors and graduate students. Recent college graduates and Research non-U.S. citizens are eligible. A minimum GPA is 3.0 is required, but successful applicants tend to have a GPA of 3.5 or above.

Contact: THE SCOOP Mary Campbell One of America’s oldest think tanks, the American Enterprise Institute Internship Program Manager for Public Policy Research was founded in 1943 to preserve and American Enterprise Institute strengthen limited government, competitive private enterprise, national 1150 17th Street NW defense and effective foreign policies. AEI hosts a rotating group of Washington, DC 20036 roughly 70 scholars, mostly consisting of professors, writers and Phone: (202) 862-7166 politicians who focus on public issues that pertain to the economy, law, Fax: (202) 862-7178 politics and foreign policy. Current notable fellows and scholars include Email: [email protected] Lynne Cheney and Paul Wolfowitz. www.aei.org/internships

ON THE JOB

AEI interns work with scholars, economists, political scientists and foreign policy specialists to conduct research on current public policy questions, providing preparation for government, public policy, academia and nonprofit work. Participants are usually paired with AEI scholars for research support and other assistance on various projects. Others work with business directors in various administrative departments. AEI also holds intern-only lectures and conferences as well as a formal recognition dinner. About five to 10 interns are offered full-time positions upon graduation.

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