Jobs & Internships

Webmaster / IT Manager

The Public Forum Institute is looking for a webmaster / IT manager to develop new websites and online communities, update / maintain existing sites, and manage the organization’s IT systems. The successful candidate will have demonstrated web design and development skills with strong attention to detail and creative instincts. Experience with Windows Server 2003, Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator a plus. Applicants should also be a dynamic, motivated, team player with a strong track record of exceeding objectives. Candidates should be well organized and responsible with solid organizational and time management skills. Please email resume and salary goal to Julie Nelson at julie@pfidc.org (no phone calls please).

The Public Forum Institute Intern Program offers college students the opportunity to live and work in Washington, D.C., gaining experience in government and public policy. Interns have direct contact with congressional staff, as well as members of the executive branch and other elected officials.

In addition to routine support work, interns are given the opportunity to work directly with the president on at least one substantive research project, which may be used for college credit, depending on the guidelines set forth by the intern's academic institution. Specific projects may emphasize business, international affairs or domestic politics, depending on the interests of the intern and current Public Forum Institute projects at the time of the internship. Ample time is also afforded for interns to attend Washington seminars, congressional hearings and other educational activities. An effort is made to include Public Forum Institute interns in group activities with other interns working on Capitol Hill, particularly in the summer, such as White House tours and social events.

Those admitted to the program work under the supervision of the Internship Coordinator, who assigns them to work with specific staff members on specified projects. While summer internships are full time, those who are here during the academic year often engage in one other activity during their time here. Assistance can be provided in setting up either temporary work or internships on Capitol Hill. College credit may be arranged for those from institutions that allow such credit. All internships are unpaid.

Application deadlines are as follows: March 31 for the Summer Associate Program, August 31 for the Fall Semester, November 30 for the January Term, and December 31 for the Spring Semester. If you would like more information, or an internship application, please contact Julie Nelson at (202) 467-2779.

The Public Forum Institute
2300 M Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20037