Women’s Foreign Policy Group Summer 2017 Internship

The Women’s Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit, educational membership organization which promotes global engagement and the leadership, visibility and participation of women in international affairs. We believe that in a world with a growing number of conflicts and hot spots it is crucial to ensure that women’s voices are heard and women leaders are fully engaged in finding new approaches and solutions. The Women’s Foreign Policy Group advances women’s leadership and highlights their contributions through international issues programs with women leaders as speakers and leadership development activities, including mentoring and internships.

General Internship:
WFPG is looking for three responsible and motivated interns to focus on planning and outreach for programs featuring international affairs officials and experts. In addition to assisting with our Author and Embassy Series programs, interns also contribute to Celebrating Women Leaders Benefit Luncheons. Interns will also research foreign policy topics before events, assist in media outreach and the production of our newsletter, update the WFPG database and webpage, and complete other office tasks as assigned. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of two full days per week.

Communications and Website Internship:
WFPG is also looking for a specialized intern to focus on the production of WFPG newsletter and communication materials, media outreach, and webpage design/updates in addition to research and other general office duties. Communications interns also assist in production of materials for major fundraisers and update the WFPG brochure. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of two full days per week.

Application deadline: March 30, 2017

How to Apply: See the website for full information.

Please send a cover letter (including your availability), resume, two-page writing sample (short paper or excerpt), contact information for three references, and an unofficial copy of your transcrpt no later than March 30th to Kimberly Kahnhauser at employment@wfpg.org or mail them to:

Women’s Foreign Policy Group
Attn: Ms. Kimberly Kahnhauser Freeman
1615 M St. NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036

*Early applications are strongly encouraged*

Applicants under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

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