The Physicists Coalition for Nuclear Threat Reduction, in partnership with the University of Illinois, is seeking applications for two interns to help with its programmatic and outreach activities.
The internship will start April 1, 2025, and run for approximately 13 weeks, concluding at the end of May 2025. Interns can work remotely but should be present in Washington D.C. May 12-23. The intern will work for up to 10 hours per week and be compensated $17 per hour. Travel and local expenses in Washington D.C. will be reimbursed up to $3,500.
Applicants must be UIUC students and have the authorization to work in the United States as we are unable to assist in procuring visas or work permits.
Applicants who are non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents must show appropriate authorization to work in the United States. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in community organizing and public engagement with Congress and the executive branch on nuclear weapons and arms control issues. Expertise in the field of arms control, nonproliferation issues, or physical sciences is not necessary, but candidates should demonstrate an interest in these issues.
The interns in this role will have the opportunity to:
- Assist in research content, writing, and copy-editing advocacy materials.
- Develop skills in planning and implementing an advocacy event in Washington D.C., including scheduling meetings with congressional offices.
- Copy-edit content for the Physicists Coalition's website and social media.
- Carry out other tasks as assigned by the Coalition's Policy and Communications Coordinator.
Qualifications - Applicants should:
- Have completed or be working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., International Affairs, Political Science, or Physical Sciences). Students pursuing advanced degrees are also encouraged to apply.
- Be an effective communicator, both written and oral.
- Have experience writing in multiple styles and voices (e.g., tweets, blog posts, news briefs).
- Be self-motivated and detail-oriented, have good organizational skills, and be able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
- Experience in planning events and scheduling meetings with congressional offices is preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products and Google Workspace is required.
- Familiarity with updating web content is a plus.
To apply please send AS A SINGLE PDF - your cover letter, resume, 1-2 page writing sample on a public policy topic, and contact information for three references to acdis@illinois.edu with "PhysCo Internship" in the subject line. The application deadline is March 23, 2025.
Contract Pay and Work Environment
This internship is a part-time contract consultancy paying $17 per hour for up to 10 hours per week for up to 13 weeks. Interns are paid by the University of Illinois. They will use their own personal computer and will be required to download and install security software provided by the Physicists Coalition for the duration of the internship.