- Location: Washington, D.C., DC
- Salary Range: Unpaid
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.acus.org
- Experience: Internship
- Last Date To Apply Nov-30-2011
- Date Posted Nov-28-2011
Description
The Atlantic Council is a non-partisan foreign policy think tank dedicated to renewing the transatlantic community for 21st century global challenges. We are currently seeking Interns for the Executive Office of the President, which oversees all activities of the Council. Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the President and CEO, assisting with a variety of substantive research projects. Research tasks will include writing, preparing meeting briefings, assisting with speech writing and talking points, and several other important day-to-day tasks. Administrative duties will also be required.
The project requires well-organized, highly reliable, and motivated candidates who demonstrate initiative and a desire to conduct advanced research as well as a willingness to perform day-to-day administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have superior research and writing skills, strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to produce quality work while meeting deadlines. While this position is non-paid, the Intern will gain valuable skills, experience, and knowledge of the foreign policy landscape.
Duties are not limited to, but will include:
- Research and writing to support the activities of the President and his work
- Comprehensive research, ranging from primary and archival, to web-based
- Preparation for meeting briefings, speeches, etc.
- Assisting, as needed, with logistical coordination for program events and activities.
- Administrative work including; filing, scheduling, and maintaining contact lists.
- Other duties, as needed.
Qualifications
- Must be at least a college junior in good standing, graduate students or recent graduates are preferred.
- Proficiency in German is mandatory.
- Experience with archival research is a plus.
- Students with a strong background in history and foreign policy preferred.
- Must have a strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
Contact Details
- Email: internship@acus.org
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: internship@acus.org.
In the subject line, please indicate which program you are applying to.
The Atlantic Council of the United States is an equal opportunity employer.
