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OCPA Intern Program Public Policy Intern Advoca cy. Research. Limited Go vernment. Policy Analysis. Free Market. Conservative The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, founded in 1993 is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and is the state’s only free-market, public policy think tank focused on research ideas related to limited government, free enterprise, individual initiative and liberty. OCPA has tried to not only implement public policy based on these principles, but also to give young Oklahomans an opportunity to get involved with these issues. One opportunity is through the internship program.
The public policy intern position is designed for students studying all disciplines that are interested in the principles of free enterprise, limited government and individual liberty. These students should also be willing to dedicate 25-30 hours of time each week. There will be many opportunities to network with lawmakers, assist with research projects and distribute information to policy-makers at the state capitol. Other tasks may include: • Helping brainstorm and promote ideas regarding education, taxation, spending, individual liberty and lawsuit reform • Writing for the intern blog • Meeting each week with OCPA staff to discuss policy • Helping promote and plan major events • Preparing electronic newsletters
From the Interns The best part about being an intern at OCPA is knowing that the work you do will affect peoples’ everyday lives. Whether researching the effects of tax credits on middle class families, printing a report for the President of the organization to take with him to a meeting, or handing out information packets to senators to help spread free-market fundamentals, the work that an intern does at OCPA is vital to the welfare of the organization and to the greater impact of upholding liberty in the state of Oklahoma. -Adam, Policy Intern, Spring 2012
Apply Today Interested in becoming a part of the OCPA team? Please send your resume and cover letter to Brian Bush, [email protected] Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs 1401 N. Lincoln Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405.602.1662 phone 405.602.1238 fax
The public policy intern position is designed for students studying all disciplines that are interested in the principles of free enterprise, limited government and individual liberty. These students should also be willing to dedicate 25-30 hours of time each week. There will be many opportunities to network with lawmakers, assist with research projects and distribute information to policy-makers at the state capitol. Other tasks may include: • Helping brainstorm and promote ideas regarding education, taxation, spending, individual liberty and lawsuit reform • Writing for the intern blog • Meeting each week with OCPA staff to discuss policy • Helping promote and plan major events • Preparing electronic newsletters
From the Interns The best part about being an intern at OCPA is knowing that the work you do will affect peoples’ everyday lives. Whether researching the effects of tax credits on middle class families, printing a report for the President of the organization to take with him to a meeting, or handing out information packets to senators to help spread free-market fundamentals, the work that an intern does at OCPA is vital to the welfare of the organization and to the greater impact of upholding liberty in the state of Oklahoma. -Adam, Policy Intern, Spring 2012
Apply Today Interested in becoming a part of the OCPA team? Please send your resume and cover letter to Brian Bush, [email protected] Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs 1401 N. Lincoln Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405.602.1662 phone 405.602.1238 fax
