Government and Public Administration Internship/Job Resources

Looking for Jobs/Internships in Government and Public Administration?

We (Career and Professional Development) link to sites that provide free information. Some of these sites might also offer fee-based services. We do not endorse or recommend any fee-based services or products on any websites we list and link.

  • AEI = American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
    Think tank with internships (summer, fall and spring) and entry-level opportunities for students/graduates to do substantive work, including research, fundraising, governmental relations, economic policy, foreign and defense policy, social and political studies, HR, event planning, online communications, editorial assisting, marketing, video production, history education. Opportunity to work with leading minds in their fields of expertise.
  • America Jobs.com
    Federal jobs by profession and location.
  • AvueCentral.com
    Find and apply for federal employment. Includes federal career info for college students and recent graduates.
  • Careers in Government.com
    Job postings and advice for finding state and local government jobs.
  • Center for Health, Environment and Justice.org
    Jobs and internships under “About us”
  • Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI.org)
    Internships, fellowships, scholarships.
    Undergraduate and graduate student opportunities.
  • Criminal justice careers (on Criminal Justice Degree Schools.com)
    Information on over 70 job titles related to criminal justice and law enforcement.
    Career articles.
  • Criminal justice career profiles (on CriminalJusticePrograms.com)
    Includes information on career fields including: Criminologist, Corrections Officer, Court Reporter, FBI Agent, Forensic Science, Homeland Security, Paralegal, Police Detective, Police Officer, Security Management
  • DCinternships.org / The Fund for American Studies (TFAS)
    Washington, DC, summer and semester internships on Capitol Hill, with federal agencies, media outlets, foreign embassies, trade associations, political organizations, policy groups and corporate lobbying offices.
  • FindLaw.com Career Center
    Law-related jobs, HR, marketing, finance / accounting, IT, technical specialists, librarians.
  • Foreign Policy Association.org [fpa.org]
    Mission to develop awareness, understanding, and informed opinion about U.S. foreign policy and global issues. Potential as an information and networking resource.
  • The Fund for American Studies is the sponsoring organization for several programs for college students, including
    DC summer programs, and many more.
  • GovtJob.net
    State and local government jobs in general management, HR and risk management, finance and accounting, administrative and legal, information technology, community development, public works, public safety and criminal justice, leisure services, health and human services.
  • GovtJobs.com
    State and local government jobs, and more.
  • Herbert Scoville, Jr. Peace Fellowship
    6-month fellowship for outstanding college graduates on issues related to peace and security; a variety of organizations in or near the nation’s capital host selected fellows.
  • LawJobs.com
    Includes paralegal and administrative support jobs.
  • NOW = National Organization for Women: jobs and internships
    Internship program in Washington, DC; women’s issues and the political process; lobbying, community organization, attend Congressional and U.S. Supreme Court hearings.
  • Political Science jobs on Research Gate.net
    Jobs in U.S. and abroad in academia and private sector.
  • TRIALS: Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools
    Residential scholarship (fully funded; zero cost of participants) program that helps talented and motivated college students of modest means gain admission to the nation’s leading law schools; rigorous five-week summer course enhances opportunities for students of underrepresented backgrounds by bolstering their skills and focusing their goals.
  • Urban Education Leaders Internship Program (UELIP)
    Formed by Chancellor of District of Columbia Public Schools; began in fall 2007.
    For top undergraduate and graduate students to conduct research and work on education policy projects; 50 to 75 associates each semester; work in 20 offices and departments; alumni represent more than 50 universities. Fall and spring term interns work 15-20 hours per week. Summer term interns work full-time; 40 hours minimum per week. All academic backgrounds and majors are welcome. Work includes:
    Policy writing
    Program management
    Communications
    Business and data analysis
    Event planning
    Research
  • Urban Institute.org
    Nonpartisan economic & social policy research.
    See About us > Careers for jobs and internships, which are full- or part-time research assistant positions for college students throughout the academic year.
    Majors sought: economics, mathematics, statistics, sociology, public policy, computer science of other social science fields w/ strong quantitative and analytical skills.
    Graduate-level opportunities exist.
  • Virginia 21.org
    Non-partisan political education group focused on education, economic development and good government, encouraging the voice of young voters, encouraging activism among Virginia college students.
    In About us > jobs and internships.
  • The Washington Center Internships (.edu web site)
    Internships in public, private and non-profit sector in Washington D.C.
    Application, program and housing fees.
  • WashingtonPost.com/Jobs includes jobs outside this category, but due to location you’ll find government and public policy jobs; jobs in Washington, DC, and metro Virginia and Maryland.

Virginia state government agencies and programs

This list is not exhaustive. See more at Virginia.gov: All Agencies.