Internships – WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Washington, DC Internship Program is aimed at current undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students interested in the opportunity to work amongst the government, think tanks, and NGO community.  Internships in the Washington, D.C. office include US Advocacy, Media, Information Technology, and Regional Program directives.  Internships are offered during the fall, winter/spring, and summer sessions with training provided towards the beginning of each period.  The duration of internships can range from a minimum of 3 months to 6 months and longer.  Washington-based interns interact with Crisis Group staff from all over the world and have the opportunity for in-depth learning in particular areas, as well as broad exposure to the DC policymaking community.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS & AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS:

All applicants must have prior experience in a professional office setting as well as excellent writing, research, organizational, and computer skills.  Positions are unpaid with a modest stipend and require a commitment of three months full-time (or the part-time equivalent at a minimum of 25 hours/week).  Candidates must attend and start working in accord with the Training Schedule below:

Please find internship positions offered and links to their specific job descriptions below:

• Advocacy
• Africa
• Information Technology
• Latin America and Caribbean
• Media
• Middle East and North Africa Program

HOW TO APPLY: (Refer to the specific job description for full details)

Please submit your application (including the DC Internship Form, cover letter, and resume) to the specified email address in the job description.  The subject line must include the Reference, Session, and Year of interests (example: LA&C Summer 2009).  Applications must be received by the application deadline:

Candidates who fail to submit and/or complete the full application and do not meet the appropriate application deadline will not be considered.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  Due to the volume of intern applications we receive, we ask that you do not follow-up with calls or emails concerning the status of your application.  We make every effort to complete the selection process within 30 - 45 days of the application deadline.  Applications may be distributed to relevant Crisis Group employees for consideration or comment.

For international applicants, the International Crisis Group is not responsible for providing student or work visas; you will need to make your own visa arrangements. 

Applications may be distributed to relevant Crisis Group employees for consideration or comment.