The Office of Retirement and Disability Policy of the Social Security Administration (SSA) is currently accepting applications for summer internships. Projects involve current and future issues for retirement and disability, such as the analysis of economic/social well-being, labor force participation, financial literacy, benefit applicants, work incentives, international policies, non-citizen issues, authentication, and evidentiary standards.
Description: Applications will be accepted from currently registered undergraduate or graduate students. A 9-week minimum full-time commitment is expected. Academic credit with the educational institution is possible if the school coordinates with SSA. The salary range is $13.60 - $18.85 per hour, depending on education level and experience.
Location: Positions are available in both Washington, D.C. and Woodlawn, Maryland.
Qualifications: Training or experience in the social sciences, statistics, policy research, or related fields is necessary.
To Apply: Look under Internships through The Shriver Center in UMBCworks or please email a resume (PDF or Word) to Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center (routzahn@umbc.edu) . Include with your resume a short summary (one paragraph) of your research, policy analysis, and/or computer training or experience. Please also describe your interest in policy work at SSA, and specify whether you are interested in an internship in either the Washington or Woodlawn office.