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Political and Security Affairs (PSA) Internship

Internship

Internship posted by: The National Bureau of Asian Research

Posted on: November 30, 2012

Internship description

Are you interested in international affairs and political and security studies? Would you like to use your knowledge of international relations to support activities that inform and strengthen U.S. policy towards Asia? If so, apply for NBR's PSA Internship!

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a part- or full-time intern to be a member of the Political and Security Affairs (PSA) group. This position reports to Political and Security Affairs senior project directors, Travis Tanner and Abe Denmark.

Responsibilities:

  • Project Assistance: drafting and proof-reading project descriptions, concept papers, etc.; helping maintain project documentation, web-pages, and filing systems
  • Research Support and Writing: providing substantive research assistance for project teams and scholars, providing market research, summarizing research papers, undertaking literature reviews, and performing other research and writing assignments as needed
  • Publications Support: reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading and formatting publications; assisting with publications distribution (including mailings), etc.
  • Database Administration: maintaining and updating project databases; data entry and research for institutional and project databases
  • Event Planning: providing administrative support to conferences, workshops, presentations, and briefings (drafting agendas; assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements; note-taking, etc.)
  • Phone Support: answering incoming calls to the organization
  • Other: participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed

Qualifications:

  • Current BA/MA student or recent graduate, working towards or holding a relevant degree
  • Excellent written, oral, and research skills are required, as well as substantive expertise and interest in contemporary U.S. foreign policy towards Asia
  • The intern should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team, pays acute attention to detail, is organized, and works well under pressure

How to apply

Applications for this position are due February 1, 2013. To apply, submit the following to NBR:

  • Application Form: PDF or MS Word
  • cover letter that details your qualifications and availability
  • resume
  • a brief writing sample on a topic related to your field of study
  • contact information of three references (name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)

Please send applications by email to: Ms. Kailani Cordell, Director for Human Resources, email: employment@nbr.org, phone (206) 632-7370. This position will be open until filled and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Details

Locations

1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, United States

Other Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Owner's areas of focus
Economic development, Library or resource center

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