Unpaid internships with OPIC are offered year round in Washington, D.C., and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months. Duties vary based on the department and/or office in which the intern is placed. OPIC's Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor, including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector.
Unpaid internships with OPIC are offered year round in Washington, D.C., and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months. Duties vary based on the department and/or office in which the intern is placed. OPIC's Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor, including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector.
Interns will perform administrative, analytical and project management tasks that support DMA's programs. Typical assignments will assist with the mission and goals of multiple offices within DMA; the intern also will perform assignments related to risk management, acquisitions, travel, financial management, and facilities management programs.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled at least part-time in an accredited institution of higher education pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Policy, or Public Administration. Successful completion of a background investigation is also required.
Applicants must be enrolled at least part-time in an accredited institution of higher education pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Policy, or Public Administration.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility under this program. Applications of eligible students will be forwarded to the Department indicated on the letter of interest. A separate application should be submitted for each internship of interest.
To apply for this internship, you must submit a complete Application Package to interns@opic.gov with Management and Administration in the subject line, which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. Your Unofficial Transcript
3. OPIC Internship Letter of Interest (use the form found at https://www.opic.gov/who-we-are/careers/developmental-opportunities)
Applicants for the OPIC Unpaid Student Volunteer (Internship) Program must submit a resume, unofficial transcript and a letter of interest to Interns@opic.gov with Management and Administration in the subject line in order to be considered for placement. Incomplete packages or e-mails without the specific internship program name in the subject line will not be considered.
Please submit an application for each program of interest.
Applications are accepted year-round; however, if targeting a specific internship period, OPIC recommends submitting your application by the following dates:
If you are selected for an interview for this internship, you will be contacted directly.
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