The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is partnering with the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs to offer paid summer internships in Washington, D.C. for graduate students starting this summer.
The internships are open to all UNLV graduate students and will focus on policymaking, finance, and communication strategies. Applications are due April 14, 2019 and are available online at USAJobs.gov.
OMB representatives will be at UNLV on April 11-12 to discuss internship opportunities and the application process. Information sessions for UNLV graduate students will be held during the following dates and times:
- Thursday, April 11: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the UNLV Office of Online Education Building, 4292 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Friday, April 12: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fifth floor in the conference room 5163 at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154
- Friday, April 12: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the on the third floor in the conference room 3107 at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154
“This is an incredible educational opportunity for our graduate students to apply what they have learned in our college and on campus," said Robert. R. Ulmer, dean of the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. "This gives our students national exposure and the opportunity make an impact in policymaking locally, regionally, and nationally. The college focuses on providing the best research skills and the highest level of application of that knowledge.”
For more information, contact Christopher Stream, director of the UNLV School of Public Policy and Leadership at chris.stream@unlv.edu.
About the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
The Greenspun College of Urban Affairs prepares undergraduate and graduate students to lead, collaborate, and innovate through research, a cutting-edge curriculum, and public-private partnerships. The college is committed to creating contemporary solutions for resilient communities; therefore, our academic programs focus on civic engagement. Our schools and departments emphasize the following: sound public policymaking, creating strong support structures to address behavioral and mental health needs, ensuring cities are safe and prepared for emergency situations, and creating an informed citizenry through effective communication, journalism, and digital storytelling.
