The Empire Center for New York State Policy is looking for talented undergraduate students in the Albany, NY area for our internship program.

Empire Center internships provide students interested in public policy with a unique work experience at a leading state-based think tank.  A project of the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, the Empire Center is dedicated to fostering greater economic growth, opportunity and individual responsibility in the Empire State.  Through research papers, policy briefings, commentaries and conferences, the think tank seeks to educate and inform New York State policymakers, news media and the general public.  In addition to commissioning special policy research projects, the Empire Center highlights the expertise of Manhattan Institute scholars in such fields as education, health care and civil justice reform.

Responsibilities include editing, administrative tasks, and some research.  Interns are matched according to the Empire Center's needs, the applicants past experience and their interests.

Students wishing to apply should send a 500 to 700 word autobiography, a current resume, a recommendation from a former employer or teacher and a writing sample.  The autobiography should explain the student's education, work, other activities and future goals as they relate to an internship at the Empire Center.

Fall and Spring internships are part-time for a minimum of 15 hours a week.  Summer internships are full-time for 10-12 weeks and adjustable to the student's schedule.

All questions should be emailed to info@empirecenter.org

Applications should be emailed to info@empirecenter.org or mailed to Empire Center for New York State Policy, Internship Program, PO Box 7113, Albany, NY 12224.