The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is pleased to be able to host volunteer interns, both legal and non-legal, who wish to contribute to CDT’s work. We offer internships over the summer and during the academic year, in both our Washington, D.C., and San Francisco offices.
Interns work closely with the CDT attorneys and policy experts on a broad array of issues related to technology and civil liberties including online free expression, electronic surveillance, digital copyright, health and consumer privacy, cybersecurity, Internet governance and government ID programs. We encourage applicants to review the CDT website (www.cdt.org) to better understand the breadth of issues that CDT addresses.
All interns (especially those working in our Washington office over the summer) may have the opportunity to attend Congressional, agency and court hearings, meetings, and conferences. The relatively small size of our organization guarantees close interaction with staff. During the summer in our D.C. office, we host a series of brown bag lunches with law and policy experts to discuss issues of current interest.
Law & Policy Intern, Fall 2015
Responsibilities
Law and policy interns work closely with CDT policy experts and attorneys, who cover a wide array of civil liberties and international human rights issues related to technology and the Internet, including online free expression, electronic surveillance, digital copyright, cybersecurity, Internet governance, and a range of consumer privacy issues.
The position will be part-time.
Qualifications
Students from all majors and degree programs are encouraged to apply. Fall internship applicants should have an interest in Internet and technology policy, civil liberties and/or human rights law, strong research and writing skills, the ability to take initiative and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced office environment, and a strong academic record. We ask that interns work between 12 and 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks.
CDT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
Compensation
The position is unpaid; we encourage applicants to explore public interest funding that may be available through their schools and nonprofit foundations.
To Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Rita Cant at rcant@cdt.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Due to the large number of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Communications Intern, Fall 2015
Responsibilities
Communications interns have the opportunity to work directly on executing CDT’s strategic communications efforts. They will have a hands-on experience in familiarizing themselves with industry best practices and tools, engaging with grassroots partners on communications efforts, writing internal memos and issue briefs, attending events on the Hill, and researching a range of technology policy topics.
This position will be part-time.
Qualifications
The ideal intern will have a strong interest in communicating complex policy issues and possess strong writing abilities. Interest in Internet & technology policy is a huge plus, as is knowledge of the D.C. media landscape, web platforms, social media and any photo or video editing experience.
Compensation
The position is unpaid, however the experience is priceless!
To Apply
Interested candidate should send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Elizabeth Seeger at eseeger@cdt.org . Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Center for Democracy and Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or physical ability.
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