FCNL is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 internship. All application materials are due by March 9, 2010. Use this application (in PDF  or Word format) and return all materials to Ruth Flower at FCNL. Use this flyer to help us spread the word.
To find out more about the intern program check out our Frequently Asked Questions or the Intern Blog.
Members of the 2009-2010 intern class:
Lizzie Biddle
Leif Carlson
Stephen Donahoe
Rachael Jeffers
Kimberly MacVaugh
Lacey Maurer
Katrina Schwartz
Rebecca Sheff
Matt Southworth
Inez Steigerwald
Your
Opportunity to Work
As
an intern, you have the opportunity to use your skills and knowledge
to further FCNL's legislative goals. Specific duties
will depend on the program area you're working in, but they include opportunites to:
ADVOCATE.Encourage constituents and members of Congress to take action
by providing them with information.
GATHER
INFORMATION. Attend committee hearings and coalition
meetings; analyze documents and reports.
WRITE. Draft action alerts, letters, and background reports to keep
constituents informed and to express FCNL's views
to Congress
and the administration.
ENCOURAGE
ACTION. Support and communicate with grassroots
advocates.
SPREAD THE WORD. Help communicate FCNL's message around the country by helping to write and place op-ed pieces and news articles, communicate with reporters, and meet with constituents from around the country,
FCNL
offers internship opportunities in legislative program work, grassroots advocacy and communications.
for more information.
Your
Opportunity to Learn
FCNL's
internship is a great way to learn about the issues FCNL works
on, the legislative process and how to work in a fast-paced environment.
"My supervisor cares not only about my producing quality work but also about my personal development. He gives me substantive projects and ownership over my work. I wish this boss could be at my future jobs."
--Aaron Scherb (intern 2004-2005, legislative assistant 2005-2006) |
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| FCNL interns Stephen Donahoe and Christine Haider meet during a typical workday at FCNL. |
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| FCNL interns meet former congressman Mike Gravel on the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. |
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“At FCNL I’m in the center of the action on Capitol Hill. I’ve lobbied members of Congress, held discussions and debated with experts in my field, and my coworkers are knowledgeable and experienced professionals. ”
--Adam Klepper (intern 2004-2005, legislative assistant 2005-2006) |
Experience what it's like working for an organization based
on Quaker principles.
"FCNL documents are written in a particular style,
one that is probably distinct from many other advocacy organizations.
Staff strive to write action alerts and analysis pieces that
are nuanced, but also clear and forthright, and offer strong
opinions without being polemical. In many cases a document
will be edited by three or four people, and everyone's contributions
are taken seriously, from Joe Volk's to the new interns."
--Anna Staab (intern 2002-2003, legislative assistant
2003-2004) |
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| A meeting during intern orientation |
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You'll also learn lessons that will last a lifetime. As one
former intern said,
"Interning at FCNL right out of college has impacted the course of my life. I will be more politically engaged throughout my life."
-- Lena Amanti (intern 1998-1999, legislative assistant 1999-2000)
Your
Opportunity to Explore
Washington, DC is a city that is full of energy, politics, history and culture. Getting to know the many facets of this city is one of the highlights of an internship
at FCNL. Some of the unique experiences include.
- walking
on the Mall from the Capitol to the Washington Monument,
- exploring the city's wealth of museums and parks like the Smithsonian and the National Zoo,
- visiting DC's historic neighborhoods,
- meeting
the many other interesting people who live and work in the
city,
Going
places in DC is easy, too -- the Metrorail public transportation
system can get you almost anywhere in the city.
For
more on what's happening in DC, check out these web sites:
www.dchomepage.net
www.dcpages.com
 Read the FCNL Intern Blog, Of Peace and Politics
Your
Opportunity to Succeed
The
experience and expertise you gain at FCNL can put you on the
path to an exciting future. Former interns have become
- legislative
staff for members of Congress,
- professional
staff at non-governmental organizations working on issues
such as hunger, Native American self-determination, and banning
landmines.
- law
and graduate students, on their way to careers in criminal
justice, health care, or other areas.
- full-time FCNL staff working in a variety of areas.
"FCNL invests a great deal into its interns. Although
tasks and responsibilities vary with the type of internship,
each intern, no matter where he or she is placed, is given
an incredible amount of responsibility and plenty of room
to succeed. Each one leaves with a valuable and diverse set
of skills. As a publications and legislative intern, in addition
to learning the federal legislative process firsthand, I learned
web techniques, gained editing experience, developed management
and administrative skills, learned grassroots writing techniques,
and had the opportunity to publish an article. These skills
provide an excellent foundation for a professional career
in public policy."
--Marya
Hillesland (intern 2002-2003, legislative assistant
2003-2004)
"The
interpersonal skills, writing and research abilities, policy
knowledge, and connections that I developed during my time
at FCNL supplied a crucial foundation for my subsequent experiences
as a congressional staffer, a tax-policy researcher, and a
lawyer. In fact, I can easily trace my journey to my current
position as a government attorney to my previous work with
campaign finance issues during my FCNL internship."
--Richard
Ewell (intern 1995-1996)
What Is FCNL?
The
Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is a Quaker
lobby in the public interest that seeks to bring the concerns,
experiences, and testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends
(Quakers) to bear on policy decisions in the nation's capital.
Our staff works with a nationwide network of thousands of Quakers
and like-minded people to advocate for social and economic justice,
peace, and good government. Find out more.
Since
its founding in 1943, FCNL has witnessed from a basis of spiritual
and ethical purpose as we seek change in both national policy
and public opinion.
What
Does FCNL Advocate?
Examples
of FCNL's legislative goals over the years include
- eliminating
nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction;
- ending the war in Iraq;
- banning
landmines and halting sales of weapons to human rights abusers,
- peaceful
prevention of deadly conflict;
- advancement
of civil rights and liberties; and
- ensuring
that all persons in the United States have access to the basic necessities
for human growth and development.
Find out more about the issues that FCNL works on from our legislative priorities for the 110th Congress.
General
Information
How long would my internship last?
Interns
work as full-time members of FCNL's staff for 11 months, usually from
early September through the end of July.
Do I need a college degree?
Generally,
intern applicants have college degrees, but FCNL will consider
applicants with equivalent experience.
What salary and benefits would I receive?
- Salary
is at a subsistence level for the Washington area.
- Benefits
include fully paid health coverage, paid vacation, a Metrorail
stipend, and paid sick leave.
- Interns
are responsible for making their own housing arrangements.
How
Do I Apply
FCNL is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 internship. All application materials are due by March 9, 2010.
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12/31/2009
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