The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is currently looking for an International Program Intern for Winter-Spring 2019. The internship starts in early January 2019 and will end in May 2019 (the specific dates are somewhat flexible). This is a full-time, Washington, DC-based position.
Responsibilities: include assisting staff with research on upcoming papers and opinion pieces; working on outreach to press, advocacy organizations, and Congress; assisting in tracking and logging press mentions; and helping with data entry related to our website redesign. It may also include generating website content and organizing events with Latin American delegations, CEPR staff, and visiting academics. The responsibilities vary based on the applicant’s interests and experience, as well as the particular issues that CEPR is working on at the time. Interns will be able to attend relevant events around Washington, DC.
Qualifications: We are looking for applicants with a general understanding of economics, international relations, and democracy issues, and an interest in economic justice. Previous research, data, and/or outreach experience is extremely helpful; interns with strong economics or foreign policy experience (including Master’s degrees) will have the opportunity to engage in serious research, and those with strong organizing or outreach experience may have event management opportunities. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. The intern will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision and be a self-starter and independent learner. Excellent writing and communications skills are necessary. Applicants affected by the issues that CEPR works on are especially encouraged to apply.
Closing Date of Position: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 (at 11:59 PM, Eastern time)
For the full internship details and instructions on how to apply, please visit the CEPR website.
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