The Business Institute Internship Program

Are you interested in learning more about the process of creating public policy? Are you interested in participating in community outreach and education programs? As an intern with The Business Institute you will have the opportunity to meet and work alongside key individuals highly engaged in effecting change in our state. If so, consider applying for an internship at The Business Institute of Washington!

Application Criteria: The Business Institute's Internship Program is offered to High School and College students ages 14 to 20. Having community service experience and/or speaking another language are desirable, but not a requirement.

How to Apply: Applicants should send The Business Institute a resume with two (2) references. Please send your resume via e-mail to info@enterprisewashington.org or by fax to 425-313-0075. If you have further questions, please call us at 425-313-0074.

When to Apply: The Business Institute accepts applications for fall and winter internships in the month of August. Spring and summer internship applications are accepted in the month of March.

General Summary of Responsibilities: An essential component to the Business Institute of Washington’s (BI) community outreach and education programs, the intern job of Associate Analyst & Social Media Coordinator implements activities associated with the program areas of fund raising research and analysis, and media relations. Interns at the Business Institute of Washington are civic minded individuals who are interested in expanding their knowledge on public policy and its effects on the business climate in Washington State. This student intern position offers an excellent opportunity to work with various groups involved with creating public policy, from non-profit groups, private companies, as well as elected officials.
Full Business Institute Internship Job Description

Interns’ responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Work exclusively on behalf of The Business Institute during times agreed to on the hiring date;
Check e-mail regularly and when you first come into the office;
Integrate talents and expertise with The Business Institute's 3 person staffing team;
Compile legislative voting records for 49 State Senators and 98 State Legislators;
Assist with online fund raising analysis and research.
Creatively develop website copy and post on website for The Business Institute;
Represent The Business Institute with the President in coordinating educational efforts with other pro-business organizations, associations and entities such as AWB, WA Roundtable, NFIB, and other business associations.
Establish and maintain all educational files and correspondence. These files and correspondence will remain the property of The Business Institute.

Benefits: Interns will work for $10 per hour, depending on events and activities, or have the option of being compensated by taking school credit.