Careers & Internships
Spring Internship 2021
January - June
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 are preferred. Intern must be able to work an average of 8-15 hours per week from January into June.
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 internal and external meetings; engaging in prospect research and other fundraising-related activities; and providing preparation and day-of assistance for virtual 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.
This is being posted as a REMOTE opportunity. Should it become possible in the coming months, the selected candidate may also be asked to undertake responsibilities within our New York-based office in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
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