Intern, Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program (Int’l Forum for Democrati
Company/Organization: National Endowment for Democrracy
Description:
Intern, Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program (Int’l Forum for Democratic Studies) – Summer 2016 (Job #1604)The National Endowment for Democracy is an independent, bipartisan, grant making organization funded by an annual Congressional appropriation. Its aims are to promote democratic reform and foster civil society worldwide. The Endowment is also the home of the International Forum for Democratic Studies, the Journal of Democracy, and serves as the secretariat for the World Movement for Democracy. The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is an international exchange program that offers practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world the opportunity to conduct independent research on democracy in a particular country or region. More information can be found at www.ned.org. The National Endowment for Democracy is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Summary:
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking a motivated individual to serve as an intern for summer 2016. This unpaid internship provides professional development opportunities in the area of international exchange, with a focus on the programs promotional efforts; its website and social media presence; program publications; and database management. The intern will interact with Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies, the research and publications arm of the NED, and participate in the collegial environment of the Forum, including fellows’ presentations and other NED events.Duties:
• Contributes to program’s promotional efforts, including website and social media development
• Contributes to the editing, design, and layout of program publications, both print and electronic
• Assists with database management and implementation of administrative policies
• Assists with alumni relations
• Other duties, as appropriate
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
We seek a college student with:
• interest in human rights and international exchange
• strong writing, editing, and communications skills
• organizational skills and attention to detail
• ability to earn academic credit for the internship
• experience with database management, website development, and/or social media a plus
• experience in desktop publishing, electronic publications, and graphic design (InDesign, Photoshop) a plus
• foreign languages and experience with other cultures a plusRequirements:
• Candidate must be a registered student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program; and be able to receive college credit for each semester they hold an internship with us and therefore must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program in a related field.
• Qualified candidates should have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, maintain a strong work ethic and have sharp attention to detail. Students must also have strong computer skills.
Additional Info:
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Time Commitment: 24-40 hrs/week (not to exceed 40 hours per week)
commitment for the duration of the internship.
Travel Reimbursement: $10/day for commuter expenses
NED Application Deadline: n/a
Anticipated Start Date: o/a June 6, 2016
Orientation Dates: June 6-10, 2016
Anticipate End Date: August 26, 2016
Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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