National Security Outreach Intern Human Rights First

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National Security Outreach Intern

Human Rights First

Position Type:  Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Desired Major(s):           All Majors

Location:           

Washington, District of Columbia (United States)

Description:      ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Policy and factual research on issues related to national security policy;

* Monitor and attend congressional hearings, markups, and floor debates;

* Assist staff with written correspondence with partner NGOs and government offices;

* Assist in outreach with retired military leaders and interrogators;

* Coordination for meetings with national security team;

* Correspondence with national security outreach targets;

* Event coordination for Human Rights First events.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Interest in human rights and American national security policymaking

* Excellent writing, editing, and research skills;

* Excellent communication skills;

* Mastery of Microsoft Office applications;

* Ability to work with high level military and government officials;

* Knowledge of the interagency process and Department of Defense structure.

EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited undergraduate school.

PAID/UNPAID INTERNSHIP: Unpaid

START DATE: June 1, 2015

TIME COMMITMENT: Full time preferred. The internship will run through August 2015.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 13, 2015. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Interested candidates should submit a writing sample and 3 references.

Only selected applicants will be contacted for phone or in-person interviews. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Job Function:    Research, Other

Desired Class Level(s): Masters Candidate

Duration:            Through August 2015

Approximate Hours Per Week:                Part Time or Full Time

Qualifications:  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

•Interests in human rights, anti-trafficking, and American policymaking;

•Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and to work in a professional manner;

•Excellent writing, editing, and research skills;

•Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills;

•Capacity to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team; and

•Previous work or internship experience in an office environment.