Internship Program

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

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