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Become an FCNL Program Assistant

At FCNL, "Intern" is just the beginning.

FCNL offers 11-month program assistant opportunities in our legislative, communications, and strategic advocacy programs. Program assistants change public policy through such activities as attending hearing and coalition meetings, participating in developing and implementing communications and grassroots strategies to encourage action, and writing action alerts and background documents. They have professional supervision and freedom to branch out. This job is a full-time commitment, starting in late August each year. Program assistant receive subsistence-level salary, health benefits, vacation, and sick leave.

More information about the program.

How to Apply

We accept applications between November 1 and January 31 for internships beginning in late August.

Also, check out these frequently asked questions about applying for a program assistantship.

2012-2013 Program Assistants

From left: Annie Boggess, Adam Cohen, Devon Grayson-Wallace, Rachel Kent, Christine Letts, Damian Morden-Snipper, Hannah Solomon-Strauss.

Annie Boggess, Strategic Advocacy
Adam Cohen, Foreign Policy
Devon Grayson-Wallace, Budget
Rachel Kent, Quaker Nuclear Disarmament Program
Christine Letts, Communications
Damian Morden-Snipper, Civil Liberties, Immigration, Native American Affairs
Hannah Solomon-Strauss, Sustainable Energy and Environment

 

Past Program Assistants

Past Program Assistant

Past and current program assistants at FCNL's Annual Meeting in 2011.

See the latest from the program assistants' blog, Of Peace and Politics.

Shaheen-Portman Advances!

May 14, 2013

Shaheen-Portman Advances!

On May 8, S. 761, the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill was sent from the energy committee to the Senate floor for a vote. An amendment to help non-profits save energy was also introduced. We're down to the wire on these bills; write to your senators or your local newspaper today to urge their support!

A Step towards Oversight of Targeted Killing

Apr 30, 2013

A Step towards Oversight of Targeted Killing

On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Congress publicly discussed the implications of targeted killing abroad for the very first time.The conversation was enlightening, but it must be the beginning of a longer discussion and review of the impact of these practices overseas.

U.S. -Afghan Relations Should Focus on Politics and the Economy Rather Than Troops

Apr 30, 2013

U.S. -Afghan Relations Should Focus on Politics and the Economy Rather Than Troops

On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Congress publicly discussed the implications of targeted killing abroad for the very first time. The conversation was enlightening, but it must be the beginning of a longer discussion and review of the impact of these practices overseas.

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