Part-time / Research Assistant - Transatlantic Relations | the Streit Council for a Union of Democracies in Washington DC
The Streit Council is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit incorporated 501©(3) organization working toward closer cooperation among the experienced democracies as a basis for more effective U.S. engagement in world affairs. It fosters research and policy initiatives on international integration focusing on NATO, the European Union, OECD, and G-8, and the role of Euro-Atlantic integration in promoting democracy and stability of the global system.
The Streit Council is seeking a graduate student for a part time position as research assistant. The ideal applicant is well organized, hard working and dynamic, with a sincere interest in transatlantic relations and excellent research, writing and editing skills. Duties include but are not limited to:
General administrative tasks;
Editing;
Researching issues affecting broadly transatlantic relations, in particular on advancing the degree of integration among democracies;
Helping organize and coordinate conferences and workshops & assistance with report writing and dissemination;
Maintaining and updating Streit Council’s website;
Developing and handling a network with external organizations and actors sharing the Streit Council’s goals and views.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be enrolled in a graduate program of international affairs, history or political science, possibly with a concentration in Transatlantic Relations or European Studies. Very good knowledge of Office is required, familiarity with Dreamweaver, Publisher and Photoshop a great asset.
Please send a résumé, cover letter, copy of transcript, and a brief writing sample, ideally dealing with transatlantic relations, to Streit Council executive director Dr.Tiziana Stella, at tizistella@aol.com with the subject line ” RESEARCH ASSISTANT Application
