Summer 2026, Infrastructure Workforce Internship, Brookings Metro (Job ID 2026-3805)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Thinking about a career in public policy Committed to improving the world we live in Think Brookings - one of the most influential most quoted and most trusted think tanks!
Interns spend approximately12weeksworking alongsideleading experts in government and academia from all over the world.Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications human resources and central operations management.The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students witha pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful practical work experience related to their field of studyor career interest.Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills.
Interns will have the opportunity to attend meetings think tank events professional development workshops and public Brookings addition interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution.
This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year graduate students pursuing a masters degree and recent graduates (individuals applying no more than one calendar year from their graduation year) with an interest in research and policy work on a skilled infrastructure workforce. Interns will apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment.PhD students are not eligible for internships; please visitourCareers pagefor current open positions.This internship pays an hourly rate of $18.40 and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than30hours per week during regular business hours) with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.
To learn more aboutBrookingsresearch programs clickhere.
Position Location: This position is open to hybrid and/or remote applicants.Hybrid work combines regular in-person presence at our WashingtonDCoffice with theoptionof remote work. Remote work applicants may not work from the following states: Alaska California Colorado Hawaii Illinois Maine Michigan Oregon Rhode Island and Washington.Please only apply if you can live and work in states other than those listed above for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities
Brookings Metros work on transportation water energy and related infrastructure issues has frequently focused on economic and workforce development priorities facing particular the need to hire and train a skilled infrastructure workforcerepresents a challenge and opportunity for employers training providers and many other leaders across the country. lnterns will work alongside Metro scholars assisting with research and writing tasks around these needs especially collecting organizing and analyzing large public and private data sets.
Interns will apply skills relevant to economic analysis labor market studies and policy analysis to explore challenges across the infrastructure workforce including employment and skills development. Comfort and familiarity with database management (e.g. R etc.) is a plus as is knowledge and interest in infrastructure climate and built environment issues.
Qualifications
Education/Knowledge/Skills:
Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year graduate students pursuing a masters degree and recent graduates (individuals applying no more than one calendar year from their graduation year) with an interest in workforce development infrastructure and climate issues are encouraged to apply. Excellent research and writing skills; experience with data management (e.g. R) and visualization preferably with Excel and PowerPoint; and interest/experience in state/local policy and program design.
Additional Information:
This internship requires you tobe located inthe U.S. for the duration of the internship.
Successful completion of a background investigation isfor interning at Brookings.
Brookings requires that all applicantssubmita cover letter and resume.Pleasesubmityour resume as instructed and include your cover letter as a separate attachment when you apply.Youare required tosubmit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application.Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals.Please address your cover letter toHiringManager.
If selected as a finalist for the internship you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.
Please note: Applications will be accepted untilFebruary 222026.Applications not completed andsubmittedby the application deadline date will not be considered. Your application is considered complete when you receive an email confirming that your application was successfullysubmitted.
As you are applying please be sure toclick heretolearn more about the Brookings Internship Program deadlines and directions on how to successfully submit your internship application(s).
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms including diversity of experience thought and personal background. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology race ethnicity religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status first generation college goers and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be anequal-opportunityemployer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive selection decisions are based upon merit skillsabilitiesand experience.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
