Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
Description
The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) is responsible for developing and implementing the Department’s message regarding homeland security, oversight of the website, secretarial events, public outreach, media relations, and communications to all DHS employees. Interns will be working on various projects related to the mission of OPA in the following functional areas, (Internal Communications, Incident Communications, Press Office, Speechwriting, Strategic Communications, New Media and Web Communications, and Still Photography). The Summer program is flexible and the DHS OPA office which is located near American University, is metro accessible. Download the full list of duties.
Program Length
May 2013 - September 2013
Component
Office of Public Affairs
Location
Washington, D.C.
Salary
Unpaid
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Enrolled and in good standing in a college or University
- Pass a background check
- Preference will be given to applicants with a focus on political science, governance, public affairs, communications, and other related areas
Application Deadline
February 18, 2013
Application Requirements and How to Apply
Download Application. To apply, students must submit a resume, cover letter, completed application and copy of their unofficial transcript to OPA.Internships@dhs.gov.