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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS AT THE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S
POLICY RESEARCH
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is a non-profit, scientific
research organization that works primarily on issues related to equal
opportunity and economic and social justice for women. IWPR conducts
research on these issues and holds forums and other events to bring together
activists, advocates, researchers, and policy makers to advance women's agendas.
IWPR established its fellowship program to assist in the professional
development of students and graduates interested in economic justice for
women. The fellowships require a nine-month commitment. The program is
designed to provide fellows with challenging work experiences under the
guidance of researchers with extensive knowledge of women's policy issues
and social science research.
The Institute will offer three fellowships this year.
We will hire two Research Fellows. The research fellows will serve as
general research assistants on a variety of research projects and reports.
Research tasks may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and
analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report
graphics. Attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and
meetings, and monitoring congressional hearings is also an integral part of
the fellowship program. One of the research fellows will also serve as a
Special Assistant to the Director of Research and Policy Analysis, Dr. Diana
Zuckerman. Please indicate if you have a preference for one of the two
positions.
Research areas for 1997-8 include:
*studying women's wages, political participation, access to health care, and
other indicators of the status of women on a state-by-state basis;
*studying the work and welfare experiences of low-income women;
*studying the impact of welfare reform on women at the state level;
*analyzing the use of unemployment insurance by low-wage and women workers; and
*analyzing the use of child care by single mothers.
The Communications and Outreach Fellow works closely with the Director of
Communications on different aspects of IWPR's public relations and outreach
programs. Tasks include the handling of special requests for public
information materials, including requests from print and electronic media;
planning special events (such as conferences, briefings, and receptions);
layout and design, editing and proofreading; and maintaining IWPR's web
page. Candidates for this position must have excellent written and verbal
communication skills, the ability to manage varied and multiple
responsibilities at the same time, and have a knowledge of and interest in
policy issues affecting women. Familiarity with desktop publishing software
and HTML is a plus, but is not required for consideration.
All fellows will also be responsible for a certain amount of general office
work, including such tasks as responding to information requests, assisting
in maintaining the library, and answering telephones.
Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in social science,
statistics, or women's policy issues. Graduate work is desireable but not
required. Applicants should have basic quantitative and library research
skills. Knowledge of women's issues and familiarity with Word Perfect is
essential; familiarity with spreadsheets and graphics software a plus.
The stipend for the 1997-8 term is $1200 per month, and includes health
insurance. The positions are full-time andgenerally span the academic year
(September-May). Some fellows may be asked to start as early as June, however.
Persons interested in applying should submit a letter of interest specifying
the fellowship for which they are applying, a resume, two (2) confidential
(sealed) letters of reference, and a writing sample of 3-7 pages to:
Fellowship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1400 20th St., N.W. Suite 104
Washington, D.C. 20036
Applications are due by March 17. Candidates will be selected by late
April. Please note that only complete applications will receive consideration.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
IWPR's internship program is designed to provide participants with
challenging work experiences under the guidance and supervision of
researchers with extensive knowledge of women's policy issues and social
science research. The Institute gives special emphasis to issues of race,
ethnicity, and class in its projects. There will be three types of
internships available,
as listed below:
Research Internship:
IWPR research interns work as research assistants on a variety of projects.
Research tasks may include reviewing literature, collecting data and
resources, gathering information from public officials and organization
representatives, and preparing reports and summaries. attendance of relevant
seminars, workshops, and meetings and monitoring congressional hearings is
also an integral part of the internship experience. All research interns are
expected to have basic research skills, and a background in the social
sciences and/or statistics is preferred.
Research areas for the summer of 1998 include:
Studying women's wages and other indicators of their economic status on
a state by state basis;
Combining work and welfare to move low-income women and their families
out of poverty;
Monitoring welfare reform on the state level; and
Educating Congress and the Clinton Administration on women's economic
issues.
Conference Internship:
Conference interns will work in the final stages of planning and executing
IWPR's Fifth Women's Policy Research Conference, "Women's Progress:
Perspectives on the Past, Blueprint for the Future" to be held at the George
Washington University on June 12-13, 1998. Interns will also help with
follow-up from the conference, including coordinating the publication of
Conference Proceedings. The successful conference intern will have
experience with event planning, be detail-oriented, and able to manage a
number of tasks well. Conference interns will be expected to start in mid to
late May.
Development Internship:
Development interns will work with the Director of Development and the
Manager of Membership Services to coordinate fundraising efforts for the
Institute. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about
grant-writing, non-profit fundraising, and direct mail programs. IWPR
receives support from foundations and government agencies, as well as
individual and organizational supporters. Development interns should have an
interest in fundraising and prior experience with fundraising at any level
is desirable.
All IWPR interns must have good computer skills and excellent communication
skills, both oral and written. As about 20 percent of internship time is
taken up with supporting the office, including such vital tasks as
photocopying, answering the phone, faxing, filing, and general office
administration, prior office experience is highly desirable. An interest in
women's issues is essential. IWPR is an affirmative action employer and
people of color are encouraged to apply.
Internships begin in May or June and last a minimum of ten weeks, but
starting and ending dates are flexible. These are full-time positions with a
stipend of $100 per week and a local transportation subsidy.
Persons interested in applying for an internship should submit a letter of
interest, a resume, a letter of recommendation and a writing sample (3-5
pages). Application materials
should be sent to:
Shannon Garrett
Research Program Assistant
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1400 20th Street, NW, Suite 104
Washington, DC 20036
Questions should be directed to Shannon Garrett at (202) 785-1921 or by
e-mail at <[log in to unmask]>
The deadline for receipt of all internship applications is March 16, 1998.
Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Candidates
will be selected by April 15, 1998.
Amanda Gordon, Communications Fellow
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1400 20th Street NW, Suite 104
Washington DC 20036
ph. (202) 785-5100
fax (202) 833-4362
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