Paid Business Development & Strategy Internship with Command

Overview

The Business Development and Strategy Intern will work as part of an energetic business development, strategy, and marketing team currently working on expanding Command’s rapidly growing business across domestic and international markets. The Intern will have the unique opportunity to support the development of a growing business while receiving exposure to some of the most pressing issues and cutting-edge strategies defining the global homeland and national security consulting marketplace today.

The Intern’s primary responsibilities are to (1) help the organization enhance its strategic decision making capacity and understanding of core markets by utilizing strong analytical and research skills, (2) support production of effective sales and marketing material in both written and visual forms, and (3) contribute to the efficient operation of Command’s headquarters office in various administrative and support functions.

Most of all, Command is seeking applications from intellectually curious, analytical thinkers that are capable of quickly understanding diverse subject matter areas and applying this understanding to a highly varied set of tasks. Candidates should be interested in the entire life cycle of the business development, strategy formation, and marketing processes, and in building the tools and products to help Command better carry out these processes. The ideal candidate will be eager to undertake challenging projects that range from conducting subject matter research on security environments in a foreign locales and writing creative sales copy to building Excel models and client-facing PowerPoint presentations.

Research Analyst I, Optimal Solutions Group

Optimal Solutions Group, LLC (Optimal) is a leading non-partisan public policy research firm that conducts studies and provides technical assistance on health care, education, welfare, housing, community development, and related subjects. Our mission is to provide policy makers with rigorous and timely studies that enable our clients (including federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations) to improve public well-being.

The Research Analyst I would assist senior researchers in a variety of research, data analysis, and administrative tasks. This position requires analysts that are able to work independently but also function effectively as a member of the project team and closely with junior and senior researchers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collection and preparation of data from surveys and administrative information systems. 
• Performing basic analysis and coding of survey instruments. 
• Conducting literature searches and review to provide background information for related project topics. 
• Prepare for and summarize client communications and correspondence. 
• Contributing to written reports and proposals. 
• Tracking internal project functions, such as budgets, staffing, and progress of tasks. 
• Providing general administrative project support and management. 

Program Coordinator with ACCION International for Recent Grad

Venture Lab is an Accion-sponsored initiative to invest in and support seed-stage financial inclusion enterprises, catalyzing innovation in financial inclusion and enhancing the way financial services are delivered to the poor. Venture Lab focuses on companies that are post-R&D but have not yet proven their concept or achieved meaningful revenue traction, filling the support gap for seed-stage companies. Venture Lab provides financial support as well as strategic and operational support to its investees. Venture Lab prioritizes investment opportunities in East Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, but is globally opportunistic, leveraging Accion’s global footprint and 50-years of experience investing in and building financial services business in emerging markets.

Venture Lab is currently recruiting a Program Coordinator as an integral team member to provide administrative and operational support to keep this small, high-performing team running effectively. The core and priority of the daily work is administrative and operational. However the role will provide exposure to all aspects of Venture Lab’s work, including pipeline development, portfolio monitoring and analytics, market and sector analysis, organizational development and support of the wider impact investing industry – all with a focus on innovation in financial inclusion. The position is full-time in a dynamic, hard-working team, with opportunity for growth for high achievers.

Responsibilities:

1. Investment and Portfolio Management Support
2. Team Coordination and Organizational Development
3. Business Development, Marketing & Outreach Support
4. General Administration and Knowledge Management

Winter Term 2017 Abroad: Energy, Climate Change, and Options for a Low-Carbon Economy (AREC457)

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Fall Economic Affairs Internship with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean - Apply by July 27th!

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC\CEPAL) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes supporting the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org, for further information.

The Fall internship in the Washington Office will last 3 to 6 months, depending on the needs of the Division/Section. Candidates may be selected throughout the posting period, on an "as-needed" basis.

Interns are expected to work on a full-time basis (work five days per week; 35 hours) in the Division/Section to which they are assigned, but they may undertake flexible working arrangements, subject to certain conditions.

The internship is UNPAID. All costs of travel and accommodation, including living expenses, must be covered by the intern or any relevant sponsoring institution.

The child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. Interns shall not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, positions at the professional level and above for a period of six months following the end of their internship.

Fall Governance and Economic Development Internship with RTI

The Governance and Economic Development (GED) Division Internship Program at RTI provides outstanding students the opportunity to work side-by-side with senior international governance experts to develop new tools and approaches to some of the most challenging issues in developing countries. Interns will gain exposure to all aspects of the business development process in governance and are encouraged to propose ideas for independent research or business development projects.

Internship Tracks Offered

Research Assistant for Recent Grad, Demographics and International Economics AEI -- Ability to read Chinese required

AEI is seeking a full-time research assistant to work with two international political economy scholars. The major responsibilities of the position include conducting research and providing support on issues of demographics and international development. Other major topics are Asian economies and US-Asia economic relations. Assignments will include data generation and analysis (featuring population projections) and searching Chinese-language media for international investment and construction activity. Administrative duties will include scheduling and organizing events.

This position requires outstanding research skills, in particular the strong ability to read Chinese and some experience with data analysis. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated interest in topics pertaining to demographics and international political economy and be well organized, a strong writer and intellectually curious.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript with their application to www.aei.org.jobs. 2016 graduates are eligible to apply.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and unofficial academic transcripts to www.aei.org.jobs. 2016 graduates are encouraged to apply.

Fall Business Development Internship for Recent Grad with The QED Group

The QED Group, LLC is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Intern will provide QED with a variety of services related to the review, analysis, and reporting of development, business, and economic indices and the identification of new business and new business strategies In doing so, the Intern will be responsible for collecting and synthesizing information about priority donors, competitors, partners, and other relevant trends for new business development activities. The Business Development Intern will report directly to the Executive Vice President.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher;
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment;
Excellent writing/editing skills;
Strong organizational skills;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new software programs quickly;
Professional demeanor and diplomatic communication skills, especially via email;
Interest in international development, business development and/or recruitment.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please follow these steps:

1. Complete the online application
2. Attached your resume
3. Submit your application, resume and biodata. 

Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without resume and/or biodata will not be considered.

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Paid Fall Internships with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation -- Apply by July 22nd!

7 vacancies in the following locations:
Washington, DC
Arlington, VA

Work Schedule is Excepted Service - Full-Time or Part-Time. Temporary Appointment without time limitation.

Closes Friday 7/22/2016

Salary Range: $30,522.00 to $63,426.00 / Per Year

Series & Grade: CG-0399-03/05

This announcement is for internship opportunities that will begin during fall/winter 2016.

Internship opportunities are available in the following divisions within the FDIC: Division of Administration, and Division of Depositor & Consumer Protection.

The incumbent will physically work in Washington, D.C. or Arlington, VA. Candidate(s) selected for this position must live or attend school in the local area.

The applicants selected will be offered an excepted appointment without time limitation. After successful completion of the program requirements and based on FDIC's needs, the selectee(s) may be non-competitively converted to a Term or Permanent position based upon an evaluation of performance and completion of at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Pathways Internship Program. However, service in the FDIC Internship Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive or excepted service.

Research Assistant Position, Europe and Eurasia Practice McLarty Associates for Recent Grad Fluent in German or French -- Apply by July 31st

McLarty Associates, a high-profile international strategic advisory firm, seeks a bright, resourceful, and energetic individual to be a research assistant in our Europe and Eurasia practice. The ideal candidate is an accomplished researcher, an excellent writer and is exceptionally organized, with an understanding of international politics, economics, business and culture. He or she should have a strong background, demonstrated interest, and experience living or studying in Europe or Eurasia, as well as fluency in German and/or French. Knowledge of additional European languages is also helpful.

Responsibilities of the position include extensive research of public policy and business issues in the Europe and Eurasia region, as well as global issues such as trade negotiations and multilateral fora. Responsibilities will also include translation; attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients; and co-coordination of the firm’s internship program.

Qualifications:

In addition to excellent organization and communication skills, successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment, interact comfortably with senior-level contacts, and collaborate in a team environment. Candidates must also be comfortable multi-tasking and staying organized in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Application instructions:

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample (2-3 pages) to careers@maglobal.com by July 31.