Internship

Intern-Congressional Reform

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Sunwater Capital

11-50 employees

Investor in real estate, proptech, and healthcare

Venture Capital

North Bethesda, MD, USA

Required Skills

Political Science

Requirements

Current or recent undergraduate student
Strong academic foundation in political science, history, economics, philosophy, or related fields

Responsibilities

Gain understanding of Congress procedures and decision-making processes
Develop new tools and datasets to improve Congress's institutional knowledge and performance

Background:

The Sunwater Institute is a non-profit, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to strengthening the foundations of democracy through interdisciplinary science, technology, and open dialogue. As an intern at the Sunwater Institute, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on the most pressing issues facing Congress and society.

Our Summer 2024 internship program runs from June 3rd through August 2nd. As an intern, you’ll work alongside full-time staff members to conduct research, analyze data, and develop tools that will be used by Congress and other partner institutions.

Congressional Reform Intern Responsibilities:

Position can be Hybrid OR Remote, please specify your preference in your Cover Letter.

Interns will gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of Congress delving into the procedures and decision-making processes that shape our nation’s laws. Interns will also work on developing new tools and datasets that will help improve Congress’s institutional knowledge and performance.

Our internship program is open to current and recent undergraduate students. We are looking for candidates with a strong academic foundation in political science, history, economics, philosophy, or related fields. Our program offers flexibility in hours.

In addition to the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, interns will benefit from our location in the Washington area. Near the Red Line, we are just a short walk or bus ride from the Twinbrook Metro Station. This is an unpaid position.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit an application package that includes a cover letter, resume, and two references. Your cover letter should explain your interest in the field, and highlight your academic experiences that would inform your research at the Sunwater Institute. Your references should include the names and contact information of two academic or professional references who can speak to your qualifications for the position.

We look forward to considering your application for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the work of the Sunwater Institute.

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Sunwater Capital invests in real estate, proptech, healthcare, and information, with a focus on innovative technology and materials businesses that enable faster, more efficient, and more flexible creation, maintenance, and management of built space. Their investments span across real estate asset classes, healthcare technology, services businesses, and businesses commercializing data and analytics in diverse industries, leveraging innovative technologies and materials to drive efficiency and flexibility in built space management.

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Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Founded

2017

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