public relations manager

executive assistant to chief financial officer

senior policy analyst

The Heritage Foundation

While people work hard, the environment is laid back. Work/Life balance is fantastic and they value personal time as much as their work. Everyone is ready and willing to help and give input, which has made acclimating smooth and growth easy. I have learned a lot about web advertisement, paper publications for print and web, the process of photo research, and the complexity of in-house design. Probably the hardest thing to do is photo research. Depending on the subject matter asked for, there are only so many photos you can find that fits the description of the photo desired. The most enjoyable part of the job is knowing that everything you produce directly impacts the effectiveness of the foundation and its connection to its audience.

An excellent think tank to work for, filled with creative and brilliant minds working on issues ranging from health care to defense. A great place to intern for and learn skills that will help propel them into a career. While work is very important, the Heritage Foundation does stress a balance with non-work life. Management is top notch, and the people working there are very friendly and knowledgeable. The most enjoyable part of the job was that the Heritage Foundation hosts many unique events that are very enlightening and enjoyable, and often cater lunch during these events for a free lunch.

The Heritage Foundation was an amazing place to intern! I learned a great deal during my four months there! I interned in the Development Department, specifically with the Legacy Society, handling IRAs, Estates, and other sensitive information. A typical day was answering the phones for both the membership services line and the Legacy line and handling any other job asked. The workplace environment was wonderful, encouraging, and full of lessons. The most enjoyable part of my job was interacting with the Vice President of Development and his entire team.

A typical day at The Heritage Foundation consisted of doing research on health care policy. I was assigned to their Center for Health Policy Studies department. On a weekly basis I was assigned a task of writing blog posts for The Foundry, the Heritage Foundation's blog. The hardest part of the job was analyzing the state budget trends of the state of Ohio for a report that was published.

•	Managed, operated, and maintained all AV equipment for video conferencing television.
•	Handled client request services.
•	Coordinated and participated in a variety of technical tasks involved in the operation of motion picture cameras, television (TV) control and recording equipment.
•	Diagnosed malfunctions and made minor adjustments to AV equipment to include projection, tape recording and television equipment.
•	Utilized Microsoft Power Point and NetMeeting.

If you want to go into public policy and/or care about the conservative movement and want to advance the cause, this is a great place to start. You will learn a great deal here, with many free luncheons with experts in various areas.

Definitely known for its conservative ideology and atmosphere, the individual employees vary quite a lot in their political thought. Very welcoming to all ideas. Less than 10 minute walk to Capitol Hill and Union Station.

Staff were very helpful, and willing to talk about my career goals. My advisor allowed me to attend board meetings, meet individuals related to my interests, and get my work published. A great intern experience all around.

Great people working there. Usually has free food in the break room. Fantastic events open to employees and interns. Everyone i talked to that worked there loved what they did.

The Heritage Foundation culture is extremely close and family oriented. Management has been through recent changes and has come off stronger as a result.

Work temp ranged from fast paced to medium slow, but had plenty of opportunities to take initiative on projects.

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