Company name: National Space Society

The National Space Society (NSS) is a DC-based nonprofit organization that promotes space exploration and development. NSS publishes an award-winning quarterly magazine (Ad Astra) and works to educate Congress and the public on the importance of space exploration.

NSS conducts a broad array of activities to promote space exploration and development, and thus offers interns the chance to become involved in an assortment of projects.

Whether students have a background in science, engineering, public policy, or communications, NSS internships provide a valuable supplement to formal education.

Interns will experience their field in a "real-world" setting, and will learn to apply their knowledge and skills in an interdisciplinary environment. Interns will learn about American and international space programs, the new emerging markets of commercial space, how the federal government influences major science and technology programs, and the role advocacy organizations play in affecting government activities.

Interns will be asked to shadow a members of NSS senior staff to meetings to learn the inter working of the DC space community. Interns will attend meetings with members of Congress, government officials, and senior corporate leaders to learn about the aerospace community. The internship program not only exposes interns to all aspects of the aerospace industry, NSS also strongly emphasizes the importance of a solid educational background in engineering, math, and science.
In an effort to give interns the best possible experience, we strive to tailor interns’ responsibilities to their interests. However, all interns should be prepared to help as needed with projects that deviate from their main areas of interest.

Job Description:

• Public Policy Internship: Intern will attend Congressional briefings and assist the NSS staff with organization and distribution of testimony, tracking legislation, and political action events.
• Public Outreach Internship: Intern will assist with responding to inquiries from members and others of the public. He/she will also contribute to the planning and coordination of NSS outreach events and programs.
• Journalism Internship: Intern will assist editor of Ad Astra with publication tasks, selection of images, and maintenance of the Ad Astra index. In addition, the intern will update the media contacts database.

Student major/discipline:

• Eligibility is not limited to a particular major, but the program is designed to enhance science, journalism, political science, or communications and public affairs majors.
• The internship program is open to students who have completed at least one year of an undergraduate program.
• An interest in space is strongly desired.
• Interns must have the ability to speak and write well in English.
• Interns should be able to competently use Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet.
• Applicants are expected to have grade point averages of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Internship location: Washington, DC

Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed as received.

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