Intern, Economic Mobility

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.  

About the Internship

The Milken Institute is seeking a part-time paid intern to support the Milken Institute’s initiatives in economic mobility, particularly in support of initiatives regarding veterans and military families. The intern will work with the Executive Director of MI Finance on key issues, facilitating and providing opportunities for economic mobility for workers and entrepreneurs, particularly in areas of finance, technology and security. In particular, this work will involve directly engaging on and understanding the economic needs of military service members, veterans, and their families, and the economic issues faced in transitioning out of military service in supporting the Milken Institute’s Veterans’ Community Initiative. The position requires some familiarity with macroeconomic or demographic data, and a major in economics, statistics, or a related area is recommended. Military experience is a definite positive. The intern will work closely with teams in Santa Monica and Washington, DC, as well as partners around the U.S. to perform the above and other duties as assigned. 

Candidates should possess the following characteristics:

• A strong interest in economic research 
• Experience with issues of the U.S. military, including those of active-duty service members, veterans and their families.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task while handling complex projects in fast-paced environment
• Self-starter and hard worker displaying high productivity and follow-through in all areas of responsibility
• Team-oriented individual who seeks out tasks when work is completed and assists co-workers to ensure goals, requirements and deadlines are achieved
• An attitude of "no job is too small" and an attention to detail that ensures rewarding experiences and outcomes for supporters and other stakeholders
• Skilled at working with people and able to interact positively with all levels of an organization
• Effective oral and written communication abilities
• Ability to use critical, creative thinking to solve problems large and small
• For the candidate with strong intellectual curiosity, tremendous work ethic and drive to achieve, this is an opportunity to become a key player in an entrepreneurial, growing and dynamic global organization involved in the most important work of our time.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a must.

Note

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

This position can work remotely or in-person reporting to the respective office location; Santa Monica, CA or Washington, DC. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. 

Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. 

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.