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 Conservation International, Demos: A Network
for Ideas and Action, Eurasia Group, Independent Diplomat, Millennium Partners,
New America Foundation, Sightsavers International, WaterAid America, 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
• Newsletter writing and production
• Update the website
• Assist with general office operations
• Attend relevant events and report on them
• Liaise with partner institution
• Manage contacts 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 and an
awareness of current events are essential.

Application instructions:

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

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. 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.
• 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@worldpolicy.org


Please do not contact us by telephone.

Because of the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview
will be notified.