American Institute for Contemporary German Studies offers unpaid internships
AICGS offers unpaid internships to undergraduate and graduate students in spring, summer, and fall. Internships provide a professional and educational experience in a not-for-profit organization that aims to strengthen the German-American relationship. Interns typically are assigned to a particular department of the Institute but are expected to work on projects on a priority basis for the Institute. AICGS Internships aim to:
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Introduce interns to all aspects (administrative, programming, development, research) of an American non-profit public-policy institute;
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Involve interns in ongoing AICGS projects and events;
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Provide opportunity for participation in similar events in Washington, D.C., organized by other policy institutions or think tanks;
Interns will be assigned to the Institutes different departments according to their particular interests: Programs/Publications, Development/ Outreach, Public Policy, Administration/Finance. All interns will be involved in the following tasks:
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Event management (including contacting participants, event set-up/take-down, event registration and follow-up, publications mailings)
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Taking notes and writing summaries at AICGS events
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Daily newspaper clipping
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Database work
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Research support for Institute staff and fellows
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Administrative/Financial project support
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Interns will be evaluated at mid-point and at the end of their internship and will be asked to provide AICGS with an evaluation of the internship program and their experience at AICGS.
Duration and Application Deadlines:
Interns are expected to work between 20 and 35 hours a week during the following cycles:
Spring: January-May. Application deadline is September 30
Summer: June-August. Application deadline March 15
Fall: September-December. Application deadline June 30
Qualifications:
AICGS accepts students from a variety of fields of studies. Students should have an interest in transatlantic relations, Europe/Germany. Knowledge of the German language is helpful but not essential. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel) and Internet research skills are required. Interns must have strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail. Interns should be highly motivated to work in a small organization on a variety of projects.
Foreign nationals who apply must either be eligible for a J-1 visa and must cover the costs associated with obtaining the visa or if already in the U.S., they must be eligible to intern at a U.S. organization. Foreign nationals who need a visa should apply two weeks prior to the application deadlines. AICGS will manage the visa application process in the U.S.
Application:
To apply, send your resume, cover letter (outlining applicants interest in the internship, availability and interest in a particular department), and two writing samples (no more than six pages) to:
Ms. Susanne Dieper
Administrative Director, AICGS
1755 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036-2121
E-mail: sdieper@aicgs.org
Fax: 202-265-9531
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AICGS is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
