Internships at Capital Research Center

Capital Research Center hosts the Henry Haller internship program during all times of the year: fall, spring and summer semesters. For more about CRC, see our mission statement.

An intern at CRC will work in our research or communications departments. We publish four monthly newsletters: 1) Organization Trends critically examines tax-exempt “advocacy” groups (e.g. groups like the American Association of Retired Persons or Ralph Nader’s group Public Citizen or one of the environmental groups); 2) Foundation Watch looks at grant makers like the Ford and Rockefeller foundations (there are 60,000 foundations in the U.S.); 3) Labor Watch looks at labor union activities; and 4) Compassion & Culture highlights the accomplishments of small, local and faith-based charities.

CRC Research Interns assist our staff in various ways:

  • Collect data for our online database of nonprofits and foundations.
  • Author independent research work for CRC publications.
  • Assist senior staff members with articles and op-eds.
  • Help promote CRC publications.

We have a staff of ten, including six editors, in our offices, which occupy a historic nineteenth century townhouse in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, D.C. We encourage interns to undertake an independent writing project on a nonprofit issue that CRC can publish. We believe this is one of the most important and worthwhile intern activities.

We look for interns who:

  • Are interested in research and writing on public policy issues
  • Would like to develop an interest in the nonprofit sector
  • Have a conservative and/or free market perspective
  • Are computer literate

Contact:
Scott Walter, swalter@capitalresearch.org

Supervisors:
Scott Walter, Matt Patterson

Mailing Address:

Capital Research Center
1513 16th St N W
Washington, D.C. 20036

General Office Phone: (202) 483-6900

Attire:
Casual office attire. (Shirt and tie for men only for appointments and meetings.) Keep in mind that Washington is very sunny, hot, and humid in the summer; so light clothing is best.

Office Hours:
Most days begin with an 8:30 am staff meeting. Interns are expected to attend. Hours are 8:30-5:30.

Commuter Information:
Capital Research Center is conveniently and safely located on 16th Street between P and Q streets, three blocks from the Dupont Circle metro stop on the Red Line.