Economic Governance Intern and Climate Finance Intern, Heinrich Boell Foundation – Washington, DC
Organization: The Heinrich Boell Foundation North America
Position Title: Economic Governance and G20 Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full-time for 3-6 months; $500/month
Application Deadline: January 11, 2014
Description: The Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) is a non-profit organization striving to promote democracy, civil society, human rights, international understanding and a healthy environment internationally. We are affiliated with the German Green Party. Headquartered in Berlin, we have 32 offices worldwide. The HBF Washington, DC office was created in 1998 to support our international efforts.
The HBF offers internship opportunities for college students, graduate students and recent graduates focusing on energy and environmental policies, international relations, development and related areas.
Responsibilities:
Research assistance:
– working together with our program directors
– researching current policy issues of relevance to the ongoing work of the Washington Office
– collecting background information for events, visitor programs, conferences and workshops
– monitoring and summarizing current developments in research areas relevant to the office’s work
– editing and proof reading of publications
– attending policy briefings, lectures and conferences
– if you would like to and have the time, you may write a policy paper or article
Administrative duties and responsibilities:
– providing logistical support for the conceptualization, preparation and management of visitor programs, events, conferences and workshops
– answering telephones
– responding to information inquiries
– updating and managing of the office database
– follow up and event documentation
Qualifications:
– at least 2 years of college/university
– proven excellent research, writing and editing skills
– strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
– creative, pro-active, self-directed and responsible
– a genuine interest in the values and mission of the Heinrich Boell Foundation
– commitment to a full-time internship for 3 to 6 months
– experience in the desired project area
– proficiency of English required; proficiency in Spanish or Turkish preferred
How to Apply: If you are interested in applying, please send your resume along with a cover letter describing your motivation for interning with us. Send your application to Lauren Edwards by e-mail at [email protected].
