The Center for Democracy in the Americas (CDA) is offering an unpaid internship position for an undergraduate or graduate level student.


The Center for Democracy in the Americas (CDA) is devoted to changing
U.S. policy toward the countries of the Americas by basing our
relations on respect and dignity, recognizing positive models of
governance in the region, and fostering dialogue particularly with
those governments and movements with which U.S. policy is at odds.
Our instruments for achieving this objective include leading
fact-finding missions for U.S. delegations, working with U.S.
policymakers on strategy, sponsoring and disseminating research,
hosting events, and conducting public education and outreach via the
news media and the internet.


Projects include a program for opening up dialogue with Venezuela,
studying the presidency of Mauricio Funes in El Salvador, and on-going
work by the Center's "Freedom to Travel to Cuba campaign."



The intern will be selected based on Spanish language and computer skills, work experience, knowledge of Latin America policy and history,
and academic performance. Preference is given to those candidates who
are available to work at least four full days per week, 9-5. The CDA
will complete any evaluations or paperwork necessary for the intern to
receive academic credit for their work.



The intern will work directly with the CDA director and associate to assist with conference and delegation preparation, web site updates,
drafting and editing publications, research support, sizable projects,
and many other tasks. The intern will participate in project-related,
substantive work as well as administrative duties that build the
nuts-and-bolts skills necessary to run a nonprofit organization.


For more information on the Center for Democracy in Americas, visit http://www.democracyinamericas.org.



Duties:

- assisting in planning delegations, conferences, and other events

- aid in tracking congressional legislation pertaining to Latin America

- frequently attending and reporting on meetings of various coalitions
interested in lifting the Cuba travel ban, as well as congressional
hearings and meetings, as well as other meetings pertaining to Latin
America

- creating action alerts through the Cuba Central web site

-Update the Caracas Connect website

-Other duties as needed



Requirements:

- working knowledge of Spanish

- attention to detail

- strong organizational and communication skills

- basic knowledge of Latin American history and society

- interest in and respect for the complex political, economic and social situation on the island

- flexibility and willingness to perform clerical tasks with a positive attitude

- working knowledge of Windows-based programs