Another good opportunity to intern in DC. The deadline for summer is April 15, so there's a good deal of time to craft your application. Let the department know if you would like some help--those of you heading out to DC at Spring Break, perhaps you could set up an informational interview at WFPG in advance of applying if you're interested in this position?
The Women's Foreign Policy Group is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit, educational membership organization which promotes global engagement and the leadership, visibility and participation of women in international affairs. Our members are mid and senior-level international relations professionals whose positions exemplify the myriad opportunities for international careers - from White House advisors to the State Department, NGOs to Wall Street, the World Bank to foreign diplomats.
Internship Description:
The WFPG is looking for a responsible and motivated intern to focus on planning and outreach for programs featuring international affairs officials and experts. Interns will research foreign policy topics with a special focus on Islam, assist in media outreach and the production of the WFPG newsletter, update the WFPG database and webpage, assist with membership renewal, and complete other office tasks as assigned.
Competitive candidates should have a demonstrated interest in foreign affairs and excellent computer skills (Windows, Access, Excel, & Internet research). Interns must possess outstanding office and phone manners, and excellent writing skills, in addition to being well-organized, punctual, dependable, flexible, attentive to detail, and able to work both i ndependently and as part of a team. Applicants must be available a minimum of 12-15 hours per week and ideally available two-full days per week.
Special Benefits:
Exposure to mid and senior-level professionals from across the international affairs field. Opportunities to learn more about international issues, leadership development and the operations of a small nonprofit. WFPG events and co-sponsored events are a great opportunity to get a feel for the way international issues are discussed, and to mingle with past and current women leaders. WFPG interns also occasionally have the privilege to attend co-sponsored and other events to which WFPG members are invited, including events at the Council on Foreign Relations and at the State Department, which are usually closed to the public. Washington, DC in general offers a variety of forums at which political and international issues are discussed, and interns are welcome to participate in those as well.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter (including your availability), resume, two-page writing sample, contact information for three references and an unofficial copy of your transcript to:
Women's Foreign Policy Group
Attn: Ms. Kimberly Kahnhauser
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 720
Washington, DC 20009-5728
Fax: 202-884-8487
Email: execasst@wfpg.org
Deadlines:
Spring 2007 - January 5, 2006
Summer 2007 - April 15, 2007
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