Is that enough hyperbole for you? From Kari Manlove '06:
I just thought I'd send you an e-mail to point out two of the entry-level job openings here at CAP (with graduation in a few weeks...). Both are related to national security and positions I would consider pretty solid for first jobs. They are:
Assistant to U.S. Editor, Middle East Bulletin and Assistant to Advisors/Senior Fellows - If interested in Middle East affairs, this'll be exceptional exposure to that policy niche (and people) in DC and include some opportunities to write and research. It's a small staff that works closely with associated think tanks, like CAP, The Century Foundation, and probably other similar groups abroad. The job is an assistant position, so it's administrative, requires good organization and management of interns, etc., but it's also a small enough group right now that it could be really substantive and be a truly high-quality stepping stone into Middle East policy.
Special Assistant for National Security - This position is to our National Security department in general. It's a very administrative position, but it's in a policy department, so you make good relations and have the opportunity to be involved in research and writing if you take the initiative and make the time (without neglecting other responsibilities). It's also a good springboard into the field, and they're looking for someone particularly interested in assisting research/staff on affairs in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and terrorism... so anyone out of Terrorism & Globalization could be great! (And I know they're eager to hire on this one, as the current assistant is attempting to work this job and her promotion.)
That's really about all I have info-wise, but I'm happy to answer questions, and I hope there's some folks out there interested. This is a really exciting time to be in DC, and this is without a doubt an influential organization in all sorts of policy dialogues.
Hope all is well... kari.
