Government Internship Sources

SPECIFIC SITES FOR GOVERNMENT JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

General

 Federal Jobs Database and Advice

  • Making the Difference.org provides advice and a searchable database of federal internships.
  • The decentralized nature of internship programs means that you may be able to find other exciting opportunities by putting a little extra time into researching the agencies whose missions interest you most. You can find a complete list of agencies on usajobs.gov.

Federal Government - Spotlight on Careers
Information on what it is to be a federal employee, as well as internship links. Produced by Wesleyan University.

Social Activism - Spotlight on Careers
A variety of resources and links concerning nonprofits and volunteering. Produced by Vassar College.

Congress.org
Easy access database to search for state officials and legislators offices.

US Department of Justice
US Department of Justice's official website. Click on "Jobs" for access to Governmental career information as well as listings of jobs and internships.

Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management
The U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Government's law firm and the world's largest legal employer, offers opportunities for law students, entry-level attorneys, and experienced attorneys in virtually every area of legal practice. This web page provides an overview of the many legal employment opportunities and benefits available at the Department of Justice.

Washington Office on Latin America
The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) promotes human rights, democracy and social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean.  WOLA facilitates dialogue between governmental and nongovernmental actors, monitors the impact of policies and programs of governments and international organizations, and promotes alternatives through reporting, education, training and advocacy.  Founded in 1974 by a coalition of religious and civic leaders, WOLA works closely with civil society organizations and government officials throughout the hemisphere.

State and Local Government on the Net
Intuitive website that allows you to search official city, state, and governmental websites.

Avue Central
Avue Central is a federal employment service provided absolutely free to the public. It’s the fastest and easiest way to find and apply for federal employment. Avue Central offers completely private, safe, and secure access to thousands of federal jobs worldwide. (registration required)

The National Institutes of Health Management Internship Program
This is a Program that has a 49-year history of developing leaders

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to regulate civilian use of nuclear materials.

The National Institutes of Health Management Internship Program

The State Department

USAJobs
The U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management.

Federal Jobs by College Major
Groups federal jobs that are often filled by college graduates with appropriate academic majors.

U.S. Federal Government Agencies
Complete and precisely organized links to all federal agencies on the Internet.

e-Scholar
Lists government internships, scholarships, fellowships, and grants for undergraduate and graduate students. This site is also a part of studentjobs.gov.

Partnership for Public Service
A non-partisan dedicated to revitalizing interest in careers with the federal government.

Careers in Government
Great links for jobs in local and state governments across the country.

State Department/Foreign Service
Information on student programs, internships, and becoming a Foreign Service Officer.

Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.

Washington Internship Institute
Internships in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors offer first-hand knowledge and practical experience for all majors.

The Congressional Internship Book
Internship Series Online

Public Health - Spotlight on Careers
Resources and links on careers in public health. Produced by University of Rochester.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Internships as well as job listings and fellowships.

Internships in Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by Georgetown University and the Fund for American Studies, the internships are in comparative political and economic systems, business and government affairs, or political journalism.

U.S. State Department
Student employment programs for students to get experience in a foreign affairs environment through first-hand knowledge. Some opportunities in Washington, D.C., and others at an embassy overseas.

The Washington Center
Helps place students with political research organizations, environmental groups, and the government.

National Archives, Northeast Region Internship Opportunities
Internship opportunities with the Northeast division of The National Archives.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Student Opportunities in the CIA.

Careers Representing America
Information on becoming a Foreign Service Officer, Foreign Service Specialist, or Civil Service employee for the U.S. Department of State.

CSCE Commission of Security and Cooperation in Europe
Be a part of one of Washington, DC's most respected organizations which provides a blend of international relations, human rights, and Capitol Hill experience.

Federal Job Search
National database with tons of federal job listings.

Public Services Employee Network
Extensive database of resources to find public service job listings.

FirstGov.gov
Great website filled with resources and listings for internships and jobs provided by the government.

FBI Intern Programs
Great listings of different internship programs in the FBI.

International Jobs and Internships at iHipo
iHipo stands for international High Potential network. iHipo is a social network that connects students and young professionals with international employers. It serves as a platform for peer-to-peer communication and recruiting. 

Massachusetts

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Mass.gov
Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a variety of current information about the state.

State of MA jobs
Links to sites that post jobs with various MA state agencies.
NOTE: some state agencies do not list their jobs on this site. If you have a particular agency in mind, we suggest you visit the Web site for that agency, via the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Website.

Boston Business Journal
News and job information about business in Boston.

Boston Works
Job bank with a "Government/Civil Service" searchable category.

MA Career Resources
Search engine for Massachusetts job opportunities.

MA Trade Office
A division of Mass.gov, the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) website offers information about export promotion and foreign business affecting the Massachusetts economy.

Senators and Representatives by City and Town
Bio and contact information of state representatives throughout Massachusetts

MA Division of Unemployment Services
Resource for statewide career services.

MA District Court Department
Contact information to Human Resources for the Massachusetts District Court Department. Also provides contact information to all of the district courts in MA as well as providing contact information of Judges throughout MA. For further information check out the Employment Opportunities page which is the homepage for the District Courts Human Resources Department.

Public Policy

Public Policy- Spotlight on Careers
Job and internship links, graduate programs, and alumni profiles. Produced by Oberlin College.

New England Board of Higher Education Directory of Public Policy
Web Directory of Public Policy Research Centers and Institutes in New England.

Peace Studies Organizations and US Govt. Agencies
Great website that also lists a guide to graduate education in peace and conflict studies.

The Foreign Policy Association
The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world.

Professional Energy Jobs
Includes Public Policy/Regulatory job and internship listings.

Ethics and Public Policy Center
The Ethics and Public Policy Center was established in 1976 to clarify and reinforce the bond between the Judeo-Christian moral tradition and the public debate over domestic and foreign policy issues.

Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG)
News and links about environment, energy solutions, and consumer action, among other public interest topics.

Public Agenda
A nonpartisan opinion research and civic engagement organization helping Americans explore and understand critical issues since 1975.

United States Department of Health & Human Services
Site for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, this page focuses on homelessness, but has a link to HHS home.

Internships in International Affairs
Internship Series Online

Washington Internships in Law & Policy
Internship Series Online

Moving Ideas
Multiple internship postings with public policy organizations.

American Enterprise Institute
A nonpartisan research institution dedicated to the improvement of government policy and public policy debate. Interns, placed every semester and summer, aid with specific research and projects.

The Brookings Institute
Each internship position offers the opportunity to become involved with everyday activities at Brookings, and the chance to work in a professional research organization which studies a wide variety of public policy issues.

Presidential Management Fellows Program
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program was established to attract outstanding men and women to the Federal service who have a clear interest in the leadership and management of public policies and programs.

Careers in Public Service--National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
A how-to resource on finding internships in public service and links to public service internships.

National League of Cities
Strengthening and Promoting cities as centers of opportunities, leadership

National Governor's Association (NGA)
The National Governors Association (NGA) is the collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s, most respected public policy organizations.

Center for International Policy
Great site for international policy resources and internship listings.

Think Tanks

Political Science Resources Think Tanks
Comprehensive and individual listings from the University of Michigan Library Documents Center.

Think Tanks and Policy Centers
Book and link lists for think tanks, from the Lehman Social Sciences Library at Columbia University.

Economics Departments, Institutes and Research Centers in the World
International listing (with a sizable United States section) from the Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut.

Index of International Think-Tanks and Research Organizations
Worldpress.org’s alphabetical index of international think tanks and research organizations.

Mass Inc.
Mass INC is a new kind of think tank – one that combines the intellectual rigor of academic research with the timeliness and energy needed to get our ideas into the public debate

NGOS

Non-governmental organization
Wikipedia entry on NGOs.

NGO Global Network
Global NGO community aiming to help promote collaborations between NGOs throughout the world, so that together they can more effectively partner with the United Nations and each other.

International Justice
Information from the Global Policy Forum.

Idealist
Nonprofit jobs, internships, and extremely extensive information (one of the best sites for nonprofit organizations around).

CEE Regional NGO Directories
An electronic networking resource for nongovernmental organizations in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union

Cultural Survival
Promoting the rights, voices, and visions of indigenous people.

Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies
Full and part-time opportunities for unpaid interns and volunteers in the fall, spring, and summer who are interested in gaining practical experience at an educational and research based NGO.

Embassies

Embassies and Consulates
A great listing of various embassies and consulates homepages.

British Embassy (The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
In addition to their embassy in Washington, the British have consulates all across the country. To contact the embassy call 202-588-6500 and ask for the human resources department. The mailing address for the British Embassy is 3100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Embassy of Canada
The Canadian embassy offers internships for American students. Please contact the Embassy Intern Coordinator at 202-682-1740, ext. 7530. The Canadian Embassy's address is 501 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. The main phone is 202-682-1740.

Embassy of Australia
To contact the embassy call 202-797-3000. The Australian Embassy's address is 1601 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. The embassy has job openings listed online.

Embassy of Ireland
To contact the embassy call 202-462-3939. The Irish Embassy's address is 2234 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. The embassy has job openings listed online.

Embassy of New Zealand
To contact the embassy call 202-328-4800. The New Zealander Embassy's address is 37 Observatory Circle NW, Washington, DC 20008. The embassy has job openings listed online.

Embassy of Brazil
The Brazilian Embassy offers internships for American students. Please contact the Embassy Internship Coordinator at 202-238-2700. The Brazilian Embassy's address is 3006 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Embassy of Italy
To contact the embassy call 202-612-4400. The Italian Embassy's address is 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Embassy of Germany
To contact the embassy call 202-298-4000. The German Embassy's address is 4645 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Embassy of France
To contact the embassy call 202-944-6000. The French Embassy's address is 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Embassy of Mexico
To contact the embassy call 202-728-1600. The Mexican Embassy's address is 1911 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006.

Embassy of Spain
To contact the embassy call 202-452-0100. The Spanish Embassy's address is 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037.

Embassy of Russia
To contact the embassy call 202-298-5700. The Russian Embassy's address is 2650 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Embassy of the Peoples' Republic of China
To contact the embassy call 202-328-2500. The Chinese Embassy's address is 2300 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Taiwan - TECRO - Republic of China
To contact the embassy call 202-895-1800. The address is 4201 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016.

Embassy of Switzerland
To contact the embassy call 202-745-7900. The Swiss Embassy's address is 2900 Cathedral Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Embassy of Israel
To contact the embassy call 202-364-5500. The Israeli Embassy's address is 3514 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Embassy of Japan
To contact the embassy call 202-238-6700. The Japanese Embassy's address is 2520 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Embassy of India
To contact the embassy call 202-939-7000. The Indian Embassy's address is 2107 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Embassy of South Africa

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