Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Internship PositionsUS Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office of Commissioner Stuart Ishimaru

Commissioner Stuart Ishimaru has internship positions available in Washington, D.C. He is one of five Commissioners who lead the agency by establishing policy and regulations, approving litigation in a variety of areas, and establishing and overseeing various programs and initiatives. His bio can be found at  http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/ishimaru.cfm  

Internship assignments may include reviewing litigation recommendations and federal employment discrimination determinations, performing legal research and writing research memoranda on employment discrimination and administrative law issues, advising the Commissioner on issues of employment discrimination policy, attending meetings with the Commissioner and his staff attorneys, assisting in preparing for public EEOC meetings, and drafting speeches.

A background in employment discrimination and/or civil rights law is preferred. Strong writing skills are required. Must be available for a minimum of eight weeks and must be a current student.

Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript, and short writing sample to antoinette.eates@eeoc.gov or to:

Antoinette Eates
Attorney Advisor to Commissioner Ishimaru
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507

Positions will be opened until filled.