2025 Summer Intern, Workforce Innovation & Poverty Solutions

Are you enthusiastic about solving social issues and making a difference in people's lives? The Workforce Innovation & Poverty Solutions Team within the Public Sector Group at ICF works to improve the conditions of America's most at-risk populations-reaching out directly to the populations in need and through providing strategic consulting support to human services agencies throughout the United States. Workforce Innovation & Poverty Solutions provides rigorous research, evaluation, and technical assistance to address a diverse set of critical social issue areas including employment and workforce programs, poverty solutions, fatherhood and family support initiatives, and interventions for families in at-risk situations. 

ICF values growth and learning and seeks to provide all interns with meaningful experiences that support their development. Our work is done in a professional, collegial, and intellectual environment which allows individuals the latitude they need to perform work that parallels their passions. 

We are seeking an undergraduate intern to provide support across a range of federal, state, and commercial projects. Internships are typically geared towards the experience level of a rising junior or senior, however, sophomore students with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.   

This is a full-time, 10-week internship that begins in early June 2025. Work will be performed in a hybrid capacity from our Reston, VA offices, or fully-remote from any US state will also be considered. At this time, we are unable to provide relocation assistance for this position.  

Key Responsibilities:  

Analyst Interns will quickly assume active roles on our project teams. Areas of responsibility may include: 

1. Training and Technical Assistance 

• Familiarity with data analysis or data statics systems 

• Support events management and logistics for a wide variety of meetings, both online and in-person. 

• Assist with the preparation of work products, training materials, or deliverables to clients. 

• Draft reports, correspondence, talking points, and presentations. 

• Support off-site events, including meeting documentation. 

• Prepare web content and work with online systems. 

2. Research and Evaluation 

• Perform data entry and conduct analysis. 

• Assist with the preparation of work products or deliverables to clients. 

• Conduct research and support site visits, interviews, and focus groups. 

• Support development of literature reviews and research briefs. 

 Basic Qualifications 

• Current undergraduate student with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and May 2028. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Demonstrated volunteer or professional experience and interest in human services 

• Ability to be flexible, multi-task, prioritize, and manage …