Internship Posting: Geoeconomic Studies Internship, Washington DC

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Geoeconomic Studies Internship

Organization:

Council on Foreign Relations

Location:

United States (Washington, DC)

Website:

www.cfr.org

Contact Information:

Human Resources

Phone:

202-509-8400

Email:

humanresources@cfr.org

Description:

Council on Foreign Relations Human Resources Office 1777 F Street NW, Washington DC 20006 Fax 202.509.8490 humanresources@cfr.org www.cfr.org INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Department: Geoeconomics Intern - Studies
Length of internship: Spring 2011
Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas so that individual and corporate members, as well as policymakers, journalists, students, and interested citizens in the United States and other countries, can better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments. The Council, which is headquartered in New York with an office in Washington, DC, does this by: convening meetings in New York, Washington and in other select American cities where senior government officials, global leaders, and prominent thinkers come together with Council members to debate and discuss the major foreign policy issues of our time; conducting a wide-ranging studies program where Council fellows produce articles and books that analyze foreign policy issues and make concrete policy recommendations; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal covering international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; maintaining a diverse membership, including special programs to foster interest and expertise in the next generation of foreign policy leaders; sponsoring independent task forces whose reports help set the public foreign policy agenda; and providing up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council's website, www.cfr.org.
The main responsibilities of the interns will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing administrative support for the production of the Geoeconomic Center's (GEC) publications, which include Council Special Reports, books, and the GEC's electronic newsletter.
• Proofreading publications and preparing marketing materials.
• Aiding with the logistical aspects of events

Qualification:

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on Political Science, International Trade, or Economics.
• Previous internship or work experience
• Editing skills are a plus
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Lotus Notes, previous work with HTML is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and positive team player attitude
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated interest in trade and economics
• Copy-editing skills and flexible schedule a plus

A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.
Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.