The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan.
GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship.
In addition, GMF supports a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. Founded in 1972 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has offices in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, Warsaw, and Tunis. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm.
The Congressional Relations program seeks an energetic, detail-oriented, creative individual to assist with all aspects of the program. The program’s mission is to build strong relations between Congress and GMF. The team conducts a variety of activities and outreach to Capitol Hill in order to provide useful information, showcase GMF’s intellectual capacity, forge connections between American and European policymakers, and strengthen the organization’s reputation on the Hill. Activities include staffer-level briefings, one-on-one meetings, staffer study tours, member-level briefings, and organizing official congressional delegations for participation in GMF conferences.
The Congressional Relations summer internship is unpaid, but offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international affairs.
Our office is in a Metro-accessible location, just blocks from Dupont Circle. GMF offers a stimulating, supportive work environment.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Drafting correspondence;
Maintaining databases;
Writing brief reports and/or Congressional updates;
Attending Congressional hearings;
Coordinating and executing meetings/events;
Providing clerical support to the Congressional Relations team; and
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Qualified candidates will be undergraduate students or recent graduates with strong interpersonal skills and proven writing ability.
Interest in the mission and priorities of The German Marshall Fund.
Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability to work well under deadlines.
Effective communication skills, both orally and written.
Ability to work independently and as part of small team.
Ability to commit at least 30+ hours per week.
Start and Length of Internship:
Preferred Start date: May 19, 2014 or June 2, 2014
Preferred length of internship: 3 – 6 months depending availability of the individual
Application Process:
To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and current resume (as one document) to https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=11203072. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only contact candidates of interest.
GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- See more at: http://www.gmfus.org/about-gmf/career-opportunities/summer-2014-intern-congressional-relations/#sthash.USVqKv1v.dpuf