The Mackinac Center’s Environmental Policy Initiative seeks assistance in collecting and analyzing raw research materials on the health and well-being of Michigan’s natural environment. Research findings will serve as the foundation for future Environmental Policy Initiative work on a “State of Michigan’s Environment” report. Research findings will also be used to help shape public debate to encourage environmental policy that promotes both a clean and healthy environment, as well as a strong and vibrant economy.

Ideal candidates for this position will demonstrate strong research skills, as well as the ability to work in a collaborative team environment, while also being able to self-motivate and maintain focus on necessary tasks. Excellent organizational, written and oral communications skills are required, as is ethical and professional conduct.

A love for the natural environment and an understanding of (or desire to learn about) free-market environmentalism, as well as an interest in natural sciences, economics and government accountability will be an asset. Potential interns should also have a careful and thorough approach to reviewing complex regulatory and legislative data, and be able to pick out pertinent information from detailed resources. Please note that a curriculum major in environmental (or natural) sciences, politics or economics is not required; students from all subject areas are encouraged to apply.

This internship provides an opportunity to work at the nation’s premiere state-based free-market public policy research and educational organization and to attend various skills and career development programs such as our Intern University, and trips to the state capitol & supreme court, The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Review, Issues & Ideas events and various staff outings and intern outings.

The employment term is a minimum of 10 full-time weeks between May and August (flexibility in start & end dates). Interns are compensated at the rate of $10 per hour, and are employed on an at-will basis.

Candidates are encouraged to apply to us through the Koch Intern Program (KIP) for additional experience and consideration (see KIP start & end dates on their website). If for some reason KIP is not an option, please submit a resume, a cover letter and a 700-word essay on a policy issue to the intern coordinator before March 15, 2019. If you wish to be considered for multiple positions, more than one essay is not required, but we do request a cover letter for each position.

Email application materials to intern@mackinac.org or mail to:

Christine Bowerson
Director of Operations
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
140 West Main Street
P.O. Box 568
Midland, MI 48640-0568