The Connect U.S. Fund is seeking an intern to support our operational activities building a community of organizations working for more responsible U.S. global engagement.

The part-time, unpaid internship requires 2-3 days per week of work in our office, located in Washington, DC. Interested undergraduate students should email their resumes, along with a brief cover letter, to jobs@connectusfund.org.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Short-listed candidates will be contacted directly; please, no phone calls.

Internship Opportunity

Major duties

Working with staff, the Connect U.S. Fund intern will:

• Conduct research on foreign policy issues, nonprofit advocacy campaigns and activities, and other issues as assigned.
• Write first drafts of newsletter, website articles, policy briefs and other materials.
• Organize meetings and conferences with advocates, analysts and government officials addressing substantive policy issues, strategic messaging, and organizing how-to's.
• Provide administrative support (approx 20% time) in maintaining databases and email lists and other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Conviction that the United States must effectively address critical global issues, such as climate change, nuclear proliferation, human rights and instability in regions confronting poverty and state failure; that progress requires that the United States work closely with friends, allies and other major stakeholders in the international community; and that the United States will only be successful in achieving critical foreign policy objectives if it exercises power and influence in a manner that is widely perceived as legitimate, demonstrates foresight and responsibility to future generations and emphasizes international cooperation.
• Background in international relations, political science or related field.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

This is an unpaid internship.  We are seeking an intern for 2-3 days a week.

Interested candidates should email their resumes, along with a brief cover letter, to jobs@connectusfund.org. Short-listed candidates will be contacted directly. Please, no phone calls.

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