Nathan J. Stark Internship for Non-Profit Development

Nathan J. Stark was instrumental in ensuring the future of several Washington, DC-based not-for-profit health policy organizations by stabilizing their finances and governance structures and mentoring their leaders. He left a legacy of lessons and results for improving health policy through fund-raising, governance, and leadership development.

The Nathan J. Stark Internship for Non-Profit Development will provide a student with the opportunity to learn about non-profit organizations, how they work, how they raise funds, and how they make a difference. The Intern will be based at the National Academy of Social Insurance or another non-profit organization.

Each summer a student interested in a career in the non-profit sector will be awarded the internship based on national recruitment and a competitive selection process. The intern comes to Washington, DC for 12 weeks during the summer. The internship includes a $3,500 honorarium and the opportunity to participate in a series of seminars and programs.

To apply for the Nathan J. Stark Internship for Non-Profit Development, please submit the following by March 1:

1. A completed Online Internship Application or a PDF Internship Application form
2. A one-page cover letter that explains your interest in the internship program and answers the following questions:
   • In your own words, how would you define social insurance and its role in your family’s life?
   • To what extent have you studied social insurance programs?
   • What special skills or qualifications will you bring to your placement?
   • On what types of assignments do you perform best? (e.g. research, writing, statistics, computer applications, organizing etc.)
   • How will this experience relate to your future career plans?
3. Resume
4. Official transcript (if you are a graduate student, submit a copy of your undergraduate and graduate course work to date)
5. Three professional and/or academic written letters of recommendation with contact information
6. A five to ten page writing sample which reflects the type and quality of work you have done

Mail to:
Internship Programs
National Academy of Social Insurance
1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400
 Washington, DC 20036-1904

Application and materials must be received by March 1.

Completed applications will be considered by the selection committees for placements
beginning in May or June.

Applications will be considered incomplete if any information is missing as of the deadline.

For additional information, contact NASI’s Internship Coordinator at (202) 452-8097 or internships@nasi.org.