World Policy Institute Internship

Organization: World Policy Institute

Location: New York, NY

Unpaid

Last Day to Apply: Fall, August 1; Spring, October 15- November 15; Summer February 28-March 28

Description

World Policy Institute INTERNSHIP

The Internship Program at the World Policy Institute offers advanced undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain practical experience in policy research and advocacy on international issues by assisting with the production of the World Policy Journal, conducting research for the Institute’s senior fellows, and assisting with a variety of tasks involved in the operations of a respected center for innovative policy leadership.

Past interns have gone on to staff positions in government, non-profit, and business organizations including Conservation International, Demos: A Network for Ideas and Action, Eurasia Group, Independent Diplomat, Millennium Partners, New America Foundation, Sightsavers International, WaterAid America, Worldwatch Institute, the World Policy Institute, and many others.

Crain’s New York Business (June 21, 2006) has cited WPI as one of the most sought after internships for ambitious students and recent graduates.

Internship duties vary but may include the following:

• Assist Senior Fellows with research
• Assist in the management of fundraising efforts and events
• Support media outreach
• Newsletter writing and production
• Update the website
• Assist with general office operations
• Attend relevant events and report on them
• Liaise with partner institution
• Manage contacts and mailing lists
• Event coordination and staffing

QUALIFICATIONS
Strong writing, research and computer skills are essential; web experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel will be given priority. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills who is well organized, attentive to detail, and willing to participate in a variety of tasks as needed. A keen interest in the Institute’s mission and body of work and an awareness of current events are essential.

COMPENSATION
Internships are unpaid; however, course credit is available and hours are flexible.

INTERNSHIP TERMS AND DEADLINES:

• Fall semester internships:   applications are due August 1;
• Spring semester internships; applications are accepted October 15- November 15;
• Summer internships; applications are accepted February 28-March 28

How to Apply

Please follow the instructions carefully.
Applicants should mail the following information:

• a resume
• a cover letter–included in the body of your email, NOT as a separate attachment, outlining their areas of interest and how those interests correlate to a specific WPI program or the work of a particular Senior Fellow.  As with any job application, successful cover letters must demonstrate familiarity with our work and a clear sense of how the candidate would like to contribute. Your resume may be fabulous in general, but we are only interested in why you would be fabulous for us in particular.
• 2 letters of recommendation
• a writing sample
• time frame of desired internship

  To:
  Internship Coordinator
  World Policy Institute
  220 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor
  New York, NY 10001

Applicants also may email the above information to the following address:
internships at worldpolicy dot org
Please do not contact us by telephone.

Because of the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be notified.