The MBDA Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the business, government and prepare them for future public service opportunities.
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Office of Legislation, Education, and Intergovernmental Affairs
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Office of Legislation, Education, and Intergovernmental Affairs - Public Affairs Intern
How to Apply?
Student Eligibility:
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Be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited institution and recommended by a school official.
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Be at least 16 years old. (In some cases the age requirement may differ.)
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Be a U.S. citizen of the U.S.
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Meet the Department's policy on employment of relatives.
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Pass a background check & meet security or fitness requirements.
The prospective student must meet all 5 of the established requirements listed above in order to be considered for an internship.
Interested students should:
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Reach out to the point of contact listed at the bottom of each description expressing their interest, AND
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Forward the following documents to Caroline Martinez-Carranza, MBDA Internship Coordinator:
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Cover Letter (including your internship preference),
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Resume (including a current mailing address), AND
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Writing Sample
Caroline Martinez-Carranza will work with the manager(s) identified in the specific internship of interest, and ensure a timely decision is made. Please send the documents via email to cmcarranza@mbda.gov.
If a conditional offer is made, the student will receive a set of background documents through email. Students will also receive a set of fingerprint cards (via regular mail sent to the mailing address listed on your resume). Fingerprint cards must be taken to a local police station, completed, and mailed back to Caroline Martinez-Carranza at the following address:
Caroline Martinez-Carranza
Minority Business Development Agency
Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 5084
Washington, DC 20230
All documents and background checks MUST BE RECEIVED & PROCESSED prior to a firm offer being made.
- Spring Internship by January 15th (Now Accepting and Reviewing Applications)
- Summer Internship by April 1st
- Fall Internship by July 15th
- Winter Internship by November 1st
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