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This internship position will assist the Archival History project team leader by performing primary source research. Additionally, the position provides unique access to educational materials across the fields of fitness, sports, and nutrition, for retrieval from and submission to the National Archives and Records Administration and Presidential Libraries.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntern Duties Include:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Researching PCFSN\u2019s historic programs, initiatives, and publications\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Processing and maintaining a database of PCFSN historic materials\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Assist with developing historical content for the President\u2019s Council website and social media\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Providing general support to the President\u2019s Council office\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENOTE: A semester-long research project will be presented to the PCFSN staff at the conclusion of the internship.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInterested candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program or graduate-level program related to history, archival studies, library science, communications or related fields requiring strong research and writing skills.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesired Qualifications:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Excellent research, writing and communication skills\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Exceptional organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Self-motivated, energetic, and positive\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required; Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe internship is unpaid; however, candidates enrolled in a college\/graduate program are eligible for credit hours at the discretion of their respective institution. The office is located in Rockville, Maryland, which is accessible by car, bus and the Red Line on the Washington, DC, Metro system. Please send a cover letter, detailing your availability (full- or part-time), and resume to fitness@hhs.gov with \u201cPCFSN Archival History Internship\u201d in the subject line. For more information on PCFSN activities and programs, call (240) 276-9567 or visit http:\/\/fitness.gov\/.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPresident\u2019s Council on Fitness, Sports \u0026amp; Nutrition\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeneral Internship Opportunity\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETerm: \u003C\/strong\u003ESpring, Summer, or Fall\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELength: \u003C\/strong\u003E12-week minimum with flexible start\/end dates\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHours: \u003C\/strong\u003EMinimum of 20 hours\/week\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPosition Overview:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe President\u2019s Council on Fitness, Sports \u0026amp; Nutrition (PCFSN) internship position provides the opportunity to gain valuable office, communications, and partnership development experience. The intern will have the opportunity to work with both the Communications and Partnerships teams to support their work in lifting up the mission of the Council. General intern duties include working with both teams to support the development of programs and initiatives, outreach materials, and awareness efforts to improve the health and quality of life for all Americans.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntern Duties Include:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Supporting the partnership agreement process\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Assist with developing communications content for the President\u2019s Council website and social media\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Assist with coordinating and execution of events\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Tracking the media hits and activities of the Council members\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Providing general support to the President\u2019s Council office \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENOTE: A semester-long research project will be presented to the PCFSN staff at the conclusion of the internship.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInterested candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program or graduate-level program related to public health, fitness promotion, nutrition, exercise physiology, business administration, communications, public affairs, or similar fields.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesired Qualifications:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Excellent research, writing and communication skills\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Exceptional organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Self-motivated, energetic, and positive\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\uf0b7 Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required; Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe internship is unpaid; however, candidates enrolled in a college\/graduate program are eligible for credit hours at the discretion of their respective institution. The office is located in Rockville, Maryland, which is accessible by car, bus and the Red Line on the Washington, DC, Metro system. Please send a cover letter, detailing your availability (full- or part-time), and resume to fitness@hhs.gov with \u201cPCFSN Communications and Partnership Internship\u201d in the subject line. For more information on PCFSN activities and programs, call (240) 276-9567 or visit http:\/\/fitness.gov\/.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the President\u2019s Council:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPCFSN was created in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as the President\u2019s Council on Youth Fitness, and over the years has evolved into what is currently known as the President\u2019s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. 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