Interested in Interning at The White House?

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, a component in the Executive Office of the President, seeks interns in four offices for Summer 2016. 

Applicants will be considered for all four opportunities, but are welcome to identify preferences.

OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL & PUBLIC LIAISON (OIPL)  This office works closely with national, State, local and tribal leaders, law enforcement and substance abuse organizations to provide strategic outreach to further the Administration’s policies, priorities and objectives in addressing drug policy.

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (OLA) This office works to advance the Administration’s drug policy with the Congress through outreach to Members of Congress, involvement in Congressional hearings and the development of legislative strategies for bills and issues.

OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS (OPA) This office shapes ONDCP’s public message by writing speeches, talking points and other materials in support of the Director and Deputy Director; manages ONDCP’s relationship with the press; represents ONDCP through official online channels and maintains the office’s social media presence.

OFFICE OF POLICY (POLICY) This office coordinates and oversees the implementation of the National Drug Control Strategy concerning emerging and cross cutting issues including prescription drug and medical consequences as well as marijuana and synthetic drugs.   

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Eligibility

In order to be an eligible applicant you must meet the following requirements:

o    be 18 years of age or older at the time at which application is submitted;

o    be a U.S. citizen;

o    be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program; and

o    submit a complete application.

Accreditation

If a student would like to utilize the Internship for college credit, accreditation is at the discretion of the student’s college or university. The ONDCP Personnel Office will assist you in providing appropriate information as requested by colleges or universities. Arrangements for accreditation by any educational institute should be made before the student begins employment.

Background Investigation and Drug Testing

If selected for placement within the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the student will be asked to complete paperwork as part of a standard security investigation, in order to determine access privileges to the Executive Office of the President complex. The paperwork requires that the student provide extensive personal information about themselves and their family. It is important that all information and answers to questions be truthful and comprehensive in answering such questions. Applicants must submit to urinalysis, in order to screen and confirm no illegal drug use. A negative drug test result is required for appointment.

An ideal candidate would begin in May or early June 2016 and serve with the White House through the end of the Summer; the Office is open to continuing the internship into the Fall semester as well.

Please send cover letters and resumes, as well as any questions, to FN-ONDCP-internship@ondcp.eop.gov. Due to the high number of applications received, we will not be able to respond to all inquiries.