The Center for International Policy (CIP) was founded in 1975 to promote a U.S. foreign policy reflective of democratic values. Through research, education, and direct public advocacy, CIP works to define and put into practice a more sympathetic, farsighted, and non-militaristic approach to the developing world

About CIP internships:
The Center for International Policy (CIP) offers unpaid internship positions for current students and recent graduates. In general, internships are 5 days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm.

While specific tasks will vary depending on the program, CIP interns work directly with junior and senior staff on various projects. Duties include helping with conference and delegation preparation, updating program websites, research support and long-term research projects, among other tasks. While we provide interns with substantive work, each intern is also expected to assist with basic administrative duties in the hopes of providing career development as well as professional nonprofit experience. Interns can expect a break down of roughly 25% administrative and 75% programmatic work. Aside from building up thematic knowledge and research skills, by the end of the internship interns will also have a feel for what it takes to run a nonprofit organization. Additionally interns will have a chance to have "brown bag" lunch discussions with associates from CIP and other local institutions.

Former interns have gone on to positions with Peace Brigades International, the Institute for Policy Studies, the Washington Office on Latin America, Human Rights First, Congress, Peace Corps, as well as other organizations. CIP prepares interns to work on behalf of human rights and democratic values in foreign policy.

Cuba/ executive assistant to the president internship:
Through research and policy monitoring, this intern gains an understanding of the US embargo and other complex economic and political issues facing Cuba. This intern will also assist the CIP President in ad hoc projects such as, but not limited to, carrying out research projects regarding U.S.- Latin America policy, answering correspondence and translating articles from Spanish to English or vice-versa.

Duties:
- Assisting in planning conferences and delegations
- Technical assistance as needed by program director
- Updating the program website daily with relevant news articles, commentary and program publications and media appearances
- Monitoring Cuba/US issues and pertinent legislation in the news and Congress
- Updating contact/ press lists
- Helping to draft, edit and publish International Policy Reports (IPRs) related to Cuba
- Specialized research tasks

Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge of Cuban history, society and politics
- Interest in and respect for the complex political, economic and social situations on the island
- Attention to detail
- Proficient or above in Excel, Microsoft Office and Dreamweaver (or desire to learn)
- Spanish fluency and fluency in written and spoken English

Application instructions:

To apply please submit the following by July 16:
1. Cover letter stating why you want to intern at CIP, what you will bring to the organization, how your past experiences will help you to contribute, any special skills you might have (ex: experience with Dreamweaver), dates and hours of availability, language skills and how you heard about the internship. Please include what position(s) for which you would like to be considered and an acknowledgement that the internship is unpaid.
2. Short writing sample (3-5 pages), content should be relevant
3. Resume with references
4. Transcripts (can be unofficial)

Optional:
1. Recommendation letter(s)

Send your application to:

Meredith Pierce
Internship Coordinator/ Office Manager
Center for International Policy
1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20035-4000

fax: (202) 232-3440

e-mail: meredith@ciponline.org

Each term CIP receives up to 150 applications for six positions. Interns are selected based on language and computer skills, work experience, knowledge of CIP’s project areas, academic performance, and enthusiasm for promoting human rights and contributing to all areas of CIP's work. Preference is given to those candidates who are available to work at least four full days per week for the entire term. The Center will complete any evaluations or paperwork necessary for interns to receive academic credit for their work in the office. Candidates will be contacted in late March to schedule interviews. Please no calls.

Please visit our website, www.ciponline.org for more information and an FAQ section.