The Quincy Institute (QI) Internship Program provides an opportunity for undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates from diverse backgrounds to engage in career exploration and development. Candidates will also have the opportunity to submit their own writing for publication by the Quincy Institute. The mission of QI’s Internship Program is to provide students and recent graduates a meaningful and practical work experience related to the student’s field of study or career interest.
The research intern will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings, attend external as well as QI events online or in-person. Interns will be able to work remotely or from the Quincy Institute’s Washington, DC office.
Interns will be able to work remotely or from the Quincy Institute’s Washington, DC office. This position pays $17.50 per hour with an average of 19 hours per week. We are only able to accommodate candidates residing in California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Maine, New York, Virginia, or Washington.
Responsibilities
- Primarily assist senior staff in researching issues related to Russia, the countries of the former USSR, NATO and the European Union, and US policy towards these countries and regions
- Contribute to products that range from original policy research to rapid analysis to op-ed writing
- Provide research support to other Quincy Institute staff
- Research of both background reading (books, essays, surveys and reports) and tracking the daily and weekly news on these subjects
- Demonstrate a keen interest in the foreign policy approach of the Quincy Institute and an interest in working in a dynamic and ambitious environment
- Assist with general administrative work for the Quincy Institute
Requirements
- Background knowledge and interest on issues related to Europe and the former USSR, as well as the IR theory of restraint, and familiarity with issues related to U.S. foreign and security policy and ongoing policy debates in the United States
- Working knowledge of the Russian language
- Knowledge of an additional European language would be an added advantage
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, or a related field in the social sciences or humanities, or be a recent graduate in the aforementioned areas
- Strong writing and research skills, including basic familiarity with AP style guide
- Proficient technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications
- Basic understanding of data analysis and presentation
The application closes on August 18, 2024 (11:59 pm). To be considered, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample.
