Internship Opportunity in Government & Policy

Cascade is seeking applicants for a Government & Policy internship. This is an ideal role for a high performing undergraduate or graduate student majoring in public policy, political science, international affairs, economics, or a related field. This position is for academic credit only and may be part or full time. The individual may be remote, however, a preference will be given to those in or around the D.C. area as there will be opportunities for in-person experiences such as meetings and conferences. 

Highlights of the role include:

• Policy research and analysis

• Government affairs support

• Communications and writing

• Administrative support

View the detailed job description for a more comprehensive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

Interested applicants should submit the following to Kelly Schaefer at apply[at]cascadeadvisory[dot]co. Note that the email is “.co” and not “.com”.

• Cover letter (optional)

• Resume

• Original writing sample of no more than 5 pages

  • Writing samples relevant to the job preferred. 

  • The sample may be something written for an academic or professional assignment; it may also be a selected excerpt from a larger project as long as you are the sole author. 

  • Please provide context of sample, i.e. written for Global Economics class in 2023

• Three academic or professional references including name, relationship, organization, email, phone number. 

Please do not reach out to other members of Cascade staff. We are a small business and do not have the capacity to respond to ad hoc inquiries.

Cascade Advisory LLC is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate in hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.