The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grant-making institution dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.
Job Summary:
The German Marshall Fund is looking for an intern for its Asia Program. GMF’s Asia Program addresses the implications of Asia’s rise for the West—in particular, how Asia’s resurgence will impact the foreign policy, economic, and domestic challenges and choices facing the transatlantic allies—through a combination of convening, writing, strategic grants, study tours, fellowships, partnerships with other GMF programs, and partnerships with other institutions.
The intern will benefit from exposure to GMF’s network, its high level events and interactions with various policy actors. Since the internship takes place in Washington, interns are often able to attend various related events on behalf of GMF staff
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Start and length of internship:
Preferred starting date: ASAP
Preferred time commitment: between 20-35 hours
Application Process:
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and short writing sample to hr@gmfus.org by COB, August 22, 2011. Please reference job title in the subject line and be sure to describe your specific dates of availability, anticipated weekly schedule, and your relevant background and qualifications for this position. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only contact candidates of interest.
GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary:
The German Marshall Fund is looking for an intern for its Asia Program. GMF’s Asia Program addresses the implications of Asia’s rise for the West—in particular, how Asia’s resurgence will impact the foreign policy, economic, and domestic challenges and choices facing the transatlantic allies—through a combination of convening, writing, strategic grants, study tours, fellowships, partnerships with other GMF programs, and partnerships with other institutions.
The intern will benefit from exposure to GMF’s network, its high level events and interactions with various policy actors. Since the internship takes place in Washington, interns are often able to attend various related events on behalf of GMF staff
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Conduct research; and
- Provide administrative and event coordination support.
- Have excellent analytical, writing skills and previous research experience.
- Be creative, organized, self-directed and responsible.
- Be comfortable multi-tasking, and working independently and as part of a team.
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student studying International Development, Economics, International Trade, or International Relations. Recent graduates will also be considered.
- Have a strong interest in Asian security issues; a background in South Asian, East Asian or transatlantic security issues.
- Be able to commit at least 20-35 hours per week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Start and length of internship:
Preferred starting date: ASAP
Preferred time commitment: between 20-35 hours
Application Process:
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and short writing sample to hr@gmfus.org by COB, August 22, 2011. Please reference job title in the subject line and be sure to describe your specific dates of availability, anticipated weekly schedule, and your relevant background and qualifications for this position. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only contact candidates of interest.
GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No comments:
Post a Comment