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2076 Intern, Research & Conferences, International Forum for Democratic Studies /Fall 2020

Location: Washington, DC, USA

Part-time

Intern, Research & Conferences, International Forum for Democratic Studies /Fall 2020 (Job #2076)

National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

Washington, D.C.

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a federally funded, private, nonprofit grant making organization that works to support freedom around the world, and is seeking a Research and Conferences paid Intern. The position is based in Washington, D.C.

Position Summary: The International Forum for Democratic Studies (Forum) at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking a motivated individual to serve as a Research and Conferences paid Intern for Fall 2020. This paid internship provides an advanced undergraduate/graduate student with the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations of a Washington, D.C.-based research center focused on democracy and human rights.

The Forum complements NED’s core mission—assisting civil society groups abroad in their efforts to foster and strengthen democracy—by linking the academic community with activists from across the globe. In addition to its Research and Conferences initiative, the Forum also produces the Journal of Democracy, the world’s leading publication on the theory and practice of democracy, and hosts fellowship programs for international democracy activists, journalists, and scholars.

Responsibilities:

• Provide research support to Forum staff for initiatives relating to a diverse number of topics.
• Attend meetings and take notes on topics related to Forum research initiatives.
• Participate in the drafting, editing, proofreading, and distribution of written materials, including newsletters, event materials, and internal memoranda.
• Help facilitate for Forum events, including panel presentations and roundtable discussions.
• Assist with updating and maintaining Forum contact lists in an organization-wide contact management database.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

We are seeking an enrolled undergraduate or graduate school student with:

• A strong interest in the study and support of democracy around the world.
• Strong research ability.
• Experience writing, editing, and proofreading materials.
• Computer software skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; Photoshop, HTML, or database experience a plus.
• The ability to stay organized while handling multiple tasks.

Requirements:

• Candidate must be a registered student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program.

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  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

• Qualified candidates should have excellent writing skills and analytical skills, maintain a strong work ethic, be capable of showing initiative, and be well-organized. Students must also have strong computer skills.

NED Application Deadline: n/a; All internships are posted until filled.

Anticipated Start Date:

o/a September 14, 2020

Orientation Dates:

o/a September 14 - 18, 2020

Anticipated End Date:

o/a December 11, 2020

Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

How to Apply:

Applications must include cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three professional/academic references.

Please, no phone calls. For more information, please visit our website at www.ned.org or careers@ned.org.