Political Economy Internship [Project: John Snee NYC Mayoral Candidacy]

Political Economy Internship [Project: John Snee NYC Mayoral Candidacy]

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Open to undergraduate students with sophomore standing or higher, as well as graduate students.

Additional Contact Methods:

Email us: Contact@ulimo.co (not .com)

Overview:

This internship is for a project which is about our founder of ULimo, John Snee, and his potential mayoral candidacy for the city of New York.

The Political Economy Internship [Project: John Snee NYC Mayoral Candidacy] provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience researching the relationship between politics, economics, markets, government policy, and issues affecting New York City. Interns will support research and project activities while gaining exposure to how economic conditions and government decisions influence communities, businesses, and public policy.

This internship is designed for students interested in political science, political economy, economics, government, public policy, and economic development. Interns will have opportunities to apply concepts from their coursework to a real-world political project while developing research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Research political and economic issues relevant to New York City and its residents.

Examine how government policies and economic conditions affect communities, businesses, and individuals.

Research topics such as economic development, employment, taxation, housing, public spending, and local markets.

Monitor and summarize economic and political developments affecting New York City.

Review publicly available government reports, economic data, policy documents, and research.

Assist with preparing research summaries, briefing materials, reports, and other project documents.

Compare different economic and policy approaches and organize findings for the project team.

Research connections between government decision-making, markets, and economic outcomes.

Help organize information related to economic policy, government programs, and community concerns.

Collaborate with project leadership and other interns on political economy and government-related initiatives.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework or a degree in Political Science, Political Economy, Economics, or a closely related field.

Interest in politics, economics, government, public policy, and economic development.

Strong research, analytical, written communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to evaluate information from multiple sources and summarize findings clearly.

Familiarity with economic concepts, government policy, or political institutions is a plus.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, research databases, or similar tools is a plus.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively on research and project assignments.

Interest in New York City economic and political issues is a plus.

Perks:

Gain practical experience with political economy, economic policy, government, and political research.

Apply political science and economic concepts to a real-world mayoral candidacy project.

Develop research, analytical, writing, and professional communication skills.

Gain exposure to economic and political issues affecting New York City.

Collaborate with project leadership and other interns on political and economic initiatives.