Frequently Asked Questions ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q: When is the deadline for receipt of application?
     A: Summer Deadline: April 1st, 2010
         Fall Deadline: Aug. 1st, 2010
         Spring Deadline: November 15th, 2010
           * Some exceptions may apply, please email internships@globalsolutions.org if you are late.

Q: What are the typical duties of an intern?
     A:  Although each internship will vary, duties can include attending coalition meetings and/or meetings with Congressional staffers on Capitol Hill; writing           press releases, fact sheets, and/or briefing papers; analyzing the voting patterns of Congress in regards to select international issues; following                   election campaigns and communicating with candidate election committees; creating, writing and backstopping electronic advocacy initiatives such as           online petitions; updating the Global Solutions website; and helping with membership development.

Q: Should I submit a paper application or email?
     A: We accept both snail-mail and email applications and do not process them differently.

Q: Are students who are not U.S. citizens eligible to apply?
     A: Yes, we encourage all students, including international students, to apply.

Q: If I am graduating from college or graduate school this year and will not be continuing my education, can I still apply?
     A: Yes, you are eligible to apply.

Q: Do I have to be available in person to interview?
     A: No, we'd prefer to interview you in person if you live in or around the Washington DC Metro Area, otherwise we conduct interviews by phone.

Q: Is the internship program limited to specific majors?
     A: No. Though many applicants are commonly working towards majors in U.S. Government or some form of foreign policy/international relations, we                  encourage ALL majors to apply.

Q: When will I hear if I am selected for an interview?
     A: If selected, you can expect to be contacted for an interview within two weeks after the application deadline listed above for your particular semester.

Q: What are the hours, and start and end dates for the program?
     A: Preference will be given to those who are able to work full time, 40 hours per week. We require a minimum of 3 full working days per week. Each                  internship term must last a minimum of three months. Please state your intended availability in your cover letter.

Q: Is this a paid internship?
     A: Only a small stipend of $10 per full day is offered to help cover daily travel and some food expenses.

Q: How can I get a good idea of what being an intern is like?
     A:  Past interns have shared their experiences on our blog.  To check it out, click HERE!

Additional questions? Please email internships@globalsolutions.org 

Interested in other ways to get involved?  Check out fellowship opportunities here!