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Improving National Eagle Repository Communication with Tribal Applicants | Department of the Interior
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 10/29/2026
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Assist in repatriation efforts of sacred remains
Develop outreach and collaborative strategies between Native American Tribes and the National Eagle Repository
Enrollment in higher education required
Documenting the National Mall and Memorial Parks | Department of the Interior
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 10/29/2026
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Support documentation and condition assessment of the National Mall and memorial parks
Contribute to the upkeep and curation of monuments and parks
Enrollment in higher education required
GIS Mapping | Department of the Interior
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 10/29/2026
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Assist and manage the Department of the Interior's GIS mapping database
Gain hands-on experience with mapping software and the digitization process
Enrollment in higher education required
Museum and Archival Collections Digitization | Department of the Interior
Location: Towson, MD
Application Closes: 10/29/2026
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Aid and oversee the Hampton National Historic Site archive and collections digitization
Gain first-hand experience in materials handling, digitization, and archival techniques
Enrollment in higher education required
Museum Collections Associate | Department of the Interior
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 10/29/2026
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Help support and manage the National Mall and Memorial Parks collections from the Belmont Paul National Historic Monument for Women's Equality to Ford's Theater to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Steward cultural and historical resources and help raise awareness for historical preservation
Enrollment in higher education required
Senior Policy Analyst, Health Policy | Center for American Progress
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Lead the Center for American Policy’s Health Policy Team in conducting health policy analysis, community outreach, and directing policymakers
Write reports, engage with media, manage relations with stakeholders, and represent CAP to policymakers
Master's Degree, relevant experience required
Youth Advocacy Initiative Coordinator |
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Provide survivor-centered intervention and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma, and violence.
Be responsible for administrative support for the Youth Advocacy Initiative throughout the organization
Bachelor’s degree and Relevant experience required
General Human Rights Analyst | Delaware Nation Industries & Investments
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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General Human Rights Analysts work to promote human rights globally through policy formulation and contribute to interagency discussions
Manage and collaborate with a network of stakeholders from community organizations to government at the local, regional, and national levels
Relevant experience required
Healthcare Labor Researcher | Service Employees International Union
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Help advance labor organization within the healthcare industry through field research and analysis of health workers from hospitals, to nursing homes, to home health agencies
Support and bolster campaigns and union efforts through the development of industry expertise
Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience required
Research Assistant, Housing and Communities Division | Urban Institute
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Support the Urban Institute in its Mission to Provide Effective Research to Advance Housing Initiatives and Community Development
Oversee and Implement Statistical and Qualitative Research and Analysis
Bachelor's Degree, Relevant Experience Required
Consumer Watchdog Associate | Public Interest Research Group
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Research Consumer Issues and Develop Persuasive Campaigns, with Grassroots Leadership Opportunities
Monitor Developments and Coordinate Strategy with Contemporary Organizations
Bachelor's Degree Required
Intern (Multiple Positions) | National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institute
Organization: National Museum of American History (Smithsonian Institute)
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: 10/23/2026
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Contribute to the archival and preservation of historical objects
Assist and develop in the creation of exhibits and educational opportunities
Program-specific degrees preferred, application open to all
Intern | Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, D.C. Government
Organization: D.C. Government
Location: Washington, D.C.
Application Closes: 1/15/2027
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Assist in one of the OCME programs, including forensic anthropology, mortuary, and death investigations
Gain an on-the-ground understanding of the OCME's work through shadowing workers
Applicants must be at least 18, pursuing higher education at a participating university, and have completed the OCME application packet

