The County Council in Montgomery County, Maryland is seeking three outstanding students with Master’s degrees in policy-related programs (policy, public administration, planning, public health, law, etc.) who will graduate in spring 2023 or have graduated in the past 36-months. They will begin work in September for a one-year term with a possible second year extension.
Fellows will work as part of the Council’s non-partisan central staff team, providing objective analysis of policies to the entire County Council. They will have the opportunity to work directly with other Council staff, Council members, and staff in the Executive Branch and other agencies of County Government.
The County Council hires outstanding professionals who are dedicated to public policy work that influences and shapes our community. Our synergy of talent, resources and support makes the Council an ideal employer for individuals who are looking to innovate, work on a diverse range of issues and create blueprints for bold thinking. Council staffers work with elected leaders, community groups, subject-matter experts, and residents on a wide range of issues implemented through new policies and programs, legislation, budgeting, and land use decisions.
Additional information about the program and the application can be found at https://tinyurl.com/CouncilPolicyIntern. The deadline for application is August 7, 2023.