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 Independent Diplomat, Demos: A Network for Ideas and Action, Sightsavers International, WaterAid America, Conservation International, Millennium Partners, 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
Update the website
Newsletter writing and production
Assist with general office operations
Attend relevant events and report on them
Assist the Editors of World Policy Journal
Liaise with partner institution
Update contact 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, as well as an awareness of current events, is 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 15;
Spring semester internships; applications are accepted November 15 through December 15;
Summer internships; applications are accepted February 28-March 28.
HOW TO APPLY:
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
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 http://update.worldpolicy.org/
Please do not contact us by telephone.
Because of the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
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. Your attention to detail will be reflected in your ability to follow the application instructions
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