[Cabs-talk] FW: [Transition-Council] FW: [leadership] Internships at the National Academy of Social Insurance--Fw: Information of Interest

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  Date:      01/11/2011 04:26 PM

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$3,500 Paid Internships in Washington, DC with the National Academy of
Social Insurance (NASI)

The National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI) is a nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization made up of the nation's leading experts on
social insurance. Its mission is to promote understanding of how social
insurance contributes to economic security and a vibrant economy.

NASI, as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization is devoted to furthering
knowledge and understanding of social insurance programs, and is
uniquely qualified to provide students with challenging internship
opportunities. NASI's members, recognized experts in social insurance
and health policy, offer the interns access to information and
experiences found nowhere else. Our four internship programs are
nationally competitive, consisting of a 12-week summer semester
internship that usually spans May to August, depending on the student's
college schedule.  Students receive a $3,500 honorarium for their
internship experience and academic credit may be arranged through the
intern's college or university. International Students with valid
student visas can be placed with non-governmental organizations, if
placement projects match their skills and interests.

________________________________________
Internship Descriptions

Salary: $3,500 Stipend (Paid Bi-Weekly)
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: May 2011 (Exact date flexible)
End Date: August 2011 (Exact date flexible)
Last Date to Apply: March 1, 2011 (All Application Materials Received)

Washington Internship on Social Insurance

NASI seeks outstanding graduate and upper division undergraduate
students to serve as interns on social policy research and policy
analysis projects in Washington, DC.  Students studying business,
economics, gerontology, journalism, political science, public policy,
health policy, social work, actuarial science, or related subjects are
encouraged to apply.
NASI Washington Social Insurance interns have the opportunity to:

.      Work with leading experts and officials who are recognized
authorities on social insurance policy, Social Security, Medicare,
Unemployment Insurance, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance
Program, disability long-term care, health care financing, and related
public and private programs;
.      Gain valuable work experience;
.      Make professional contacts and network in their areas of
interest; and
.      Discuss current policy issues and attend Congressional hearings.

NASI interns will also work closely with the experts in their Washington
or Baltimore offices. Placements may include:
.      AARP
.      AFL-CIO
.      Alliance of Community Health Plans
.      Alzheimer's Association
.      Brookings Institution
.      Congressional Budget Office
.      Department of Labor
.      Employee Benefit Research Institute
.      Generations United
.      Government Accountability Office
.      Grantmakers in Health
.      House Ways and Means Committee
.      Institute for America's Future
.      Institute for Health Policy Solutions
.      Joint Economic Committee
.      National Academy of Social Insurance
.      National Governor's Association
.      Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
.      Social Security Administration
.      U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Somers Aging and Long-Term Care Research Internship

NASI seeks outstanding graduate and upper division undergraduate
students to serve as interns on aging and long-term care policy projects
in Washington, D.C. Students studying economics, gerontology, political
science, public policy, health policy, social work, actuarial science or
related subjects are encouraged to apply. The Somers Aging and Long-Term
Care Research Internship is designed to recognize qualified students and
provide them a challenging learning experience. This internship,
compared to the other internships NASI offers, focuses on aging and
long-term care issues and is more research oriented.

Somers interns have the opportunity to:
.      Work with leading long-term care policy experts;
.      Gain valuable work experience; and
.      Make professional contacts and network in their area of
interest, attend relevant seminars and symposia, and make site visits to
long-term care facilities.

Somers interns work closely with the experts in their Washington or
Baltimore offices. Placements may include:
.      AARP
.      Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
.      Alzheimer's Association
.      America's Health Insurance Plans
.      Congressional Research Service
.      Institute for the Future of Aging Services
.      Institute for Health Care Research and Policy
.      National Academy on an Aging Society, and others

Nathan J. Stark Internship on Non-Profit Development

Nathan J. Stark was instrumental in ensuring the future of several
Washington, DC-based not-for-profit health policy organizations by
stabilizing their finances and governance structures and mentoring their
leaders. He left a legacy of lessons and results for improving health
policy through fund-raising, governance, and leadership development.

The Nathan J. Stark Internship on Non-Profit Development provides
outstanding graduate and upper division undergraduate students with the
opportunity to learn about non-profit Boards and fundraising and is
based at NASI or a similar not-for-profit organization such as the
National Health Policy Forum and the Association for Academic Health
Centers.  Individuals aspiring to a career in the non-profit sector will
be awarded the internship based on nationwide recruitment and a
competitive selection process.

Eileen Sweeney Graduate Internship in Disability Policy:

Eileen P. Sweeney devoted her life to improving the lives of people with
disabilities, children, battered women, the poor, and the elderly. In
honor of Eileen P. Sweeney the NASI, in partnership with the Children's
Defense Fund (CDF) and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)
established the Eileen Sweeney Graduate Internship in Disability Policy.
Graduate students aspiring to a career in social policy with a focus on
disability are urged to apply for this 12-week summer semester
internship. In addition, the Sweeney Graduate Intern will be based at
the National Academy of Social Insurance, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue,
Suite 615, Washington, DC 20036.

The Sweeney Graduate Intern will have the opportunity to:
.      Work with leading disability policy experts;
.      Gain valuable work experience; and
.      Make professional contacts and attend relevant seminars, and
symposia.

How to Apply

Apply for one or all of the internships online by visiting the
Internship Opportunities page at www.nasi.org and submitting the
materials requested below.
1.      Application form
2.      Cover letter that explains your interest in the program
o      In your own words, how would you define social insurance and its
role in your family's life?
o      To what extent have you studied social insurance programs?
o      What special skills or qualifications will you bring to your
placement?
o      On what types of assignments do you perform best? (E.g.
research, writing, statistics, computer applications, organizing etc.)
o      How will this experience relate to your future career plans?
3.      Resume

Additional Information
1.      Official transcript
2.      Three written letters of recommendation with contact information
3.      5-10 page writing sample which reflects the type and quality of
work you have done

Please send the Additional Information listed above to the following
address:

Internship Programs
National Academy of Social Insurance
1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036-1904

For additional information, contact the Internship Coordinator, at (202)
452-8097 or internships at nasi.org.

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