CREW has openings for the following positions:

• Communications Associate (filled)
• Undergraduate Interns (accepting applications for summer 2012)
• Legal Interns (accepting applications for summer 2012)
• New Media Interns 

Communications Associate

Our open position has been filled.  Thank you for your interest in CREW.  Keep an eye on this page for future openings.

Undergraduate Interns

CREW is seeking unpaid undergraduate interns. Interns will assist with research and operations alongside CREW’s research team, including conducting in-depth investigations into government corruption, reviewing and analyzing public documents, drafting content for reports and blogs, following up on investigative tips, and generating innovative project ideas and report proposals. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, enthusiastic, resourceful, detail-oriented, and interested in legal or ethics issues.

CREW's spring internship positions have been filled; we are currently accepting applications for summer 2012.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and list of availability to crewinterns@citizensforethics.org. Please place your name and “Undergraduate Intern Application” in the subject line. Please note that we can only respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview.

Legal Interns

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking unpaid legal interns. Responsibilities include legal and related research, analyzing emerging issues, and assisting in the preparation of complaints, reports and other written products. Interested applicants must have completed at least one year of law school and must possess strong written and analytical skills. The legal intern position offers law students an opportunity to participate in a current hot-button issue of great public importance. We are currently accepting applicants for summer 2012.  

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to crewinterns@citizensforethics.org. Please place your name and "Legal Intern Application" in the subject line. Please note that we can only respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview.

New Media Interns

CREW seeks undergraduate or graduate communication/design students to serve as unpaid interns with an expanding and exciting New Media Department. Interns will assist CREW's New Media Director and communications team with online and media operations - including moderating social media sites, designing info-graphics, creating images, analyzing statistics, and external communications. Responsibilities will also include working with press, monitoring press coverage, and building press lists.

Requested Skills

• Experience with Html, various CMS, Photoshop, Facebook, Twitter, Google Maps, print and video production, a/v editing, layout, print, online design, CSS, and email analytics/trend analysis
• Strong reading comprehension and writing skills
• Previous media or web administration experience
• Demonstrated interest in US politics and government

Additional Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will be creative, have a strong work ethic, be willing to learn, and have a desire to create content that both looks good and reinforces our message
• Ideal candidates should also be personable and have a good sense of humor

How to Apply

Interested candidates must email an application to bfortney@citizensforethics.org with your name and "Application: New Media Intern" in the subject line. Applications must include:

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the position
• List of availability
• Minimum of three examples of previous work (variety is a plus)
• An example of one new, innovative idea for how CREW can utilize social media