Regional Policy Analysis Intern
Company/Organization: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Description:
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is seeking Regional Policy Analysis Interns to:
- Research a variety of international religious freedom and human rights issues, with a focus in one or more of the following world regions: Africa; East Asia; Europe and Central Asia; Middle East; and South Asia (please specify which region you are applying for in your cover letter and the subject line of an e-mailed application);
- Assist with preparations for meetings, roundtables, Commission travel, and other events;
- Attend meetings at USCIRF with international visitors and other groups interested in USCIRFs work;
- Attend and report on public hearings and other events in the DC area on issues relevant to USCIRF’s work;
- Provide general administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
Eligible candidates should be:
- U.S. citizens (or otherwise authorized to intern with the U.S. government);
- currently enrolled undergraduates or graduate students (including JD and LLM candidates); and
- able to successfully complete a background check.Eligible candidates should have:
- a minimum 2.5 GPA;
- demonstrable knowledge, including academic background, of a particular world region;
- completed coursework (or have experience) in public policy, international affairs, political science, human rights, religious affairs, government affairs, or a related field;
- a willingness to perform administrative tasks;
- familiarity with the full Microsoft Office suite.
Fluency in a foreign language (particularly Mandarin Chinese, Russian, or Arabic) is preferred, but not required.
Hours:
Full or part time
Length/Availability:
8 week minimum
Start Date:
Internships available year-round
Deadline:
Applications accepted on a rolling basisTags:
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Email: intership@uscirf.gov
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