Careers & Internships
National Committee on American Foreign Policy
Summer 2019 Internship
Dates: June – August, 2019
About the National Committee on American Foreign Policy:
The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) was founded in 1974 by Professor Hans J. Morgenthau and others to serve as a nonprofit, independent foreign policy institute to help shape U.S. foreign policy within the framework of political realism. It seeks to identify and to allay the gravest challenges to U.S. and global security.
The NCAFP organizes educational and informational programs and conferences on foreign policy. Furthermore, its projects and initiatives host off-the-record Track 1 ½ and II conferences between both former and current officials, subject matter experts, and scholars in order to enable candid conversations on the most pressing security challenges facing the United States.
Internship Description and Responsibilities:
Intern must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Students studying at local universities or those pursuing internship opportunities in New York will be considered. Intern must be able to work an average of 8-15 hours per week from June through August.
The Intern’s responsibilities may include: drafting and proofreading communications materials and some web content; administrative duties, including updating office documents, maintaining an accurate master list of contacts for the office, researching subject matter experts relevant to the work of the organization, preparing for office meetings; and providing preparation and day-of assistance for public events, briefings, and conferences.
Requirements:
Intern should have previous office experience, ability to multitask and attention to detail. Must have strong writing, communication, critical reasoning, research and essential computer skills. Editorial experience a plus. Must be a self-starter, reliable, flexible, good natured, and outgoing. Knowledge of foreign policy and national security issues desirable.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to contact@ncafp.org with NCAFP Intern in the subject line.