Administrative Intern
Location: Federal Center SW, Washington, D.C.
Start Date/Duration: Immediate; Part-time position
Salary: $10/Hour
Description of Responsibilities:
The mission of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is to coordinate the Federal response on homelessness and to create a national partnership at every level of government and with the private sector to reduce and end homelessness in the nation while maximizing the effectiveness of the Federal Government in contributing to the end of homelessness. Currently USICH is implementing the first-ever Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End homelessness, Opening Doors, as the Administration’s response to this important issue. USICH is comprised of 19 federal agencies and entities, and currently chaired by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
USICH is seeking a part-time administrative intern to support its work on behalf of the nation’s homeless population. The position will offer exposure to a range of USICH work with a focus on the state and community-level activities. The intern will work perform a variety of administrative duties to support the National Programs team, which may include document preparation, travel planning, answering calls and responding to questions of a non-policy nature. Assignments will also include note taking, research support, drafting correspondence and maintaining current information on state and community issues related to homelessness. Work may entail contact and discussion with top personnel at Council member and other government agencies, congressional staff, and the housing industry. Assignments may include work to support key initiatives, projects with policy leads and strategic communications tasks that support the goals of Opening Doors.
Experience:
Applicants must be self-starters who are flexible, able to balance multiple competing tasks, work well under tight deadlines, and have excellent organizational skills. Additionally, applicants must have the ability to perform research, think critically, write succinctly, manage multiple deadlines, and work both independently and in a team-based environment. Domestic policy knowledge and/or experience is a plus but not required. Experience with/knowledge of (USICH member) federal agencies’ events process and organizational structures a plus. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Position requires knowledge of Microsoft Office products and professional English writing and grammar conventions.
How to Apply:
If interested, contact Darren Franklin, Director of Finance and Administration, at jobs@usich.gov. With your inquiry, please include a cover letter which includes your availability and resume.
