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When are Everett Internships available?

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Everett Internships are only available during the summer and apply only to organizations enrolled in the Everett Internship Program. Click here to view a list of participating organizations.

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Who is eligible to be an Everett Intern?

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Any student who is currently enrolled in a United States undergraduate or graduate university program can be an Everett Intern. This includes students who receive their degrees during the spring semester directly before the summer internship begins.

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How does the application process work?

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Send your resume and cover letter, along with any other requested materials, directly to the the organization(s) you wish to intern for. Go to How to Apply for detailed instructions. Many of the organizations receive hundreds of applications each year, so only expect to be contacted if the organization is interested in an interview with you. Each organization is responsible for letting the Everett Program know who their Interns are each summer, so Interns do not need to contact the Everett Program regarding their accptance at the organization.

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How much do Everett Interns get paid?

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The stipend for the summer of 2008 will be $280 per week, for ten weeks. No other compensation for travel or housing is provided from the Everett Program.

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How do I apply for an Everett Internship?

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Go to our Search Internships page. Apply directly to the organization(s) you are interested in. Each listing contains contact information and instructions for applying. Go to the How to Apply page for details.

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What is the deadline for applying for an Everett Internship?

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Each organization sets its own deadline. Most deadlines are between March 1 and April 15.

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When do Everett Internships start?

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Internships generally begin late May or early June. You will arrange the exact starting and ending dates with the organization you join. Internships may start no earlier than May 26th and no later than June 16th, 2008.

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How long do Everett Internships last?

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Internships are ten weeks long. Some organizations might choose to pay for additional weeks. Interns may NOT work fewer than ten weeks.

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What kind of tasks do Everett Interns perform?

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Organizations participating in the Everett Program are mandated to assign substantive and meaningful work to Everett Interns. Clerical tasks can be part of the internship, but should not comprise more than that expected of similar staff members.

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What kind of hours do Everett Interns work?

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Interns work on a schedule similar to their organization's standard hours.

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In addition to diligence, commitment and creativity, what are my obligations to the Everett Program?

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Everett Interns are required to attend weekly events (for Washington Dc and New York interns only) and to complete the Everett Evaluation in the final week of their internship.

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How does the payment work?

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Accepted candidates must determine a starting date, no earlier than May 19th and no later than June 9th 2008, with their own Intern Coordinator. Everett Interns must complete a 10-week term of service and attend mandatory weekly events. Everett Interns will receive a stipend of $280 per week. The Everett Program does not provide any other compensation for travel or housing. There are no exceptions to these guidelines. You will be paid by your organization directly on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

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Are payroll taxes taken out of my pay?

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Your organization will inform you of how you will be paid and what forms you will need. Your organization may choose to place you on the organization’s payroll, and you will need to fill out a W-2 form (taxes will be automatically deducted). If your organization chooses to regard you as a contract employee, you will receive a 1099 form. No deductions will be made from your stipend if you have received a 1099, and payment of your taxes depends on your total earnings for the year.