From: William Pomerantz [mailto:william.pomerantz@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 4:29 PM To: NASA Academy Alumni List Subject: [NAAA-alumni] Internship opportunity with Commercial Spaceflight Federation Hello fellow Academy Alums, Please see below for a neat internship opportunity for this summer with the Commercial Spaceflight Federation. If you are an undergrad, grad student, or recent grad interested in space policy, I think you'd greatly enjoy the experience. Best, Will Pomerantz (GSFC '02) Commercial Spaceflight Federation Internships The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is seeking candidates for internships who can start immediately in our Washington, D.C. office. You will work with the Federation team to analyze developments for Congressional staff and NASA personnel, attend closed-doors meetings with industry executives, research policy positions and discuss competing alternatives, interact with our 30+ member companies, and learn how an entrepreneurial nonprofit operates. The successful candidate will be energetic, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, personable, and passionate about space exploration. While the schedule is flexible, all candidates must be able to commit at least 15 hours/week. Eligible candidates include undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills are a must. To apply, please send a short cover letter and resume in an email to Associate Director Matthew Isakowitz at matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> with the subject heading "DC internship." About the Commercial Spaceflight Federation Located two blocks from the White House, the Commercial Spaceflight Federation (www.commercialspaceflight.org<http://www.commercialspaceflight.org>) is an industry group with over 30 company members ranging from SpaceX and Virgin Galactic to United Launch Alliance and Bigelow Aerospace. The organization is led by a CEO-level Board of Directors, and promotes the development of commercial spaceflight through policy and advocacy work with Congress, the White House, and NASA, as well as regulatory and technical work with the Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA-AST) and outreach to national and international media.