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Internship Program
| Wanted: Smart,
creative, energetic interns seeking a substantive, international issues
focused internship in grassroots activism, research, lobbying, and
media/communications. We look for strong written and verbal
communication skills, a positive attitude, and high self-motivation. |
We
offer substantive internships to undergraduates, graduate students and
recent graduates in our National Office in Washington, DC. All our
internships are substantive and challenging.
With
more than 25,000 supporters nationwide and over a 60 year history,
Citizens for Global Solutions staff, interns, and member activists
carry out advocacy on issues within our program areas.
Citizens for Global Solutions envisions and advocates:
A Secure World
where the U.S. works as an equal partner alongside friends and allies
to tackle issues such as terrorism, genocide, and failed states;
A Connected World where Americans recognize and address the inevitable local impact of seemingly distant global issues;
A Livable World
where all nations, including the U.S., work with international
instutions to reduce global poverty and tackle international health and
environmental threats such as avian flu and climate change; and
A Just World
where those guilty of the most heinous crimes such as ethnic cleansing,
torture, and sexual slavery are held criminally accountable, and legal
mechanisms such as the International Criminal Court serve as a powerful
deterrent for future war criminals.
Duties include:
- Attending coalition meetings and/or meetings with Congressional staffers on Capitol Hill.
- Writing press releases, fact sheets, and/or briefing papers
- Analyzing the voting patterns of Congress in regards to select international related votes
- Following election campaigns & Communicating with candidate election committees
- Creating, writing, and backstopping electronic advocacy initiatives (on-line petitions, etc.)
- Update the Global Solutions website
- Helping with membership development (mailings, some phone work, etc…)
Requirements:
- Passion for learning and an interest in international issues
- Knowledge of U.S. politics and/or international affairs and/or journalism OR
- Interest/training in Electronic Advocacy/IT technology
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- General computer skills, some knowledge of HTML or FrontPage is a plus but not required
In
addition to the many duties listed above, interns will learn much about
current events and issues within each of our major program areas.
In
addition, interns can learn about and work on the Citizens for Global
Solutions Political Action Committee. This PAC is a nonpartisan
membership-based advocacy organization that gets into the thick of
things during a congressional election year. Staff and interns also
regularly lobby members of the U.S. Congress and the Administration to
support issues such as timely payments of U.S. assessments to the U.N.,
U.S. participation in U.N. peacekeeping missions, support for increased
U.N. conflict prevention action capabilities, and U.S. participation in
the International Criminal Court.
How to Apply
To
apply, provide a cover letter (should include your days-per-week
availability, as well as your start and end dates if you know them),
resume, and a 3-5 page writing sample (this can be a portion of a
larger paper and can be on any issue).
Send applications to:
internships@globalsolutions.org
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You Can Be A Scoville Fellow!
Citizens for Global Solutions is a
proud participant of the Scoville Fellowship Program. The Herbert
Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship pays a stipend for recent college
graduates to work with NGOs in Washington, DC, including Citizens for
Global Solutions, on peace, and security issues for six to nine
months. For further information, please visit www.scoville.org
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: When is the deadline for receipt of application?
A: Summer Deadline: April 1st,
Fall Deadline: Aug 15th,
Spring Deadline: Dec 20th.
* Some exceptions may apply, call 202-546-3950 if you are late.
Q: Should I submit a paper application or email?
A: We accept both snail-mail and email applications and do not process them differently.
Q: Are students who are not U.S. citizens eligible to apply?
A: Yes, we encourage all students, including international students, to apply.
Q: If I am graduating from college or graduate school this year and will not be continuing my education, can I still apply?
A: Yes, you are eligible to apply.
Q: Do I have to be available in person to interview?
A: No, we'd prefer to interview you in person if you live in or around
the Washington DC Metro Area, otherwise we conduct interviews by phone.
Q: Is the internship program limited to specific majors?
A: No. Though many applicants are commonly working towards majors in
U.S. Government or some form of foreign policy/international relations,
we encourage ALL majors to apply.
Q: When will I hear if I am selected for an interview?
A: If selected, you can expect to be contacted for an interview within
two weeks after the application deadline listed above for your
particular semester. If you do not hear from us, feel free to call
202-546-3950 to enquire about your status.
Q: What are the hours, and start and end dates for the program?
A: Students selected for the program will work out their start and end
dates with the intern coordinator. We accept applicants for both part
time and full time positions. Please state your intended availability
in your cover letter.
Q: Is this a paid internship?
A: Only a small stipend of $10 per full day is offered to help cover daily travel and some food expenses.
Additional questions?
Call: 202-546-3950 x114
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