Summer Internship 2020
The Center for Democracy in the Americas offers seasonal internship opportunities for candidates interested in building constructive and respectful relations between the U.S. and countries of the Americas. Former interns have gone on to work as congressional aides, journalists, lawyers, academics, and even as members of CDA’s staff.
CDA interns work with staff mentors to monitor and analyze current events, help plan delegations, work with partners in Congress to change policy, and amplify our message in communications to policymakers and the public. In addition to substantive work, interns are also assigned essential administrative tasks that build the nuts-and-bolts skills necessary to run a nonprofit organization.
Interns work in four key areas: Policy and Advocacy; Communications and Social Media; Delegation Planning and Coordination; and Nonprofit Development.
Duties:
- Help CDA draft and edit the Cuba Central News Brief and other communications activities
- Assist with preparation for delegations, conferences, and other events
- Monitor and report on developments in legislation pertaining to our program areas
- Attend and report on events and talks held in Washington, D.C. , as well as congressional hearings, pertaining to our program areas.
- Update and maintain CDA website, social media sites, and databases
- Help prepare direct mail and email campaigns
- Other duties as needed
Requirements:
- Current undergraduate, recent graduate, or Masters student
- Demonstrated interest in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly Cuba, Mexico, Central America, and Venezuela
- Working proficiency in Spanish and in Windows programs
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude
- Ability to work between 24–40 hours a week
Internships are unpaid and last two to four months. CDA provides a stipend to interns to help cover transportation costs. At the end of the internship, CDA will complete any evaluations or paperwork necessary for interns to receive academic credit for their work.
The Center for Democracy in the Americas is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
How to Apply
Please submit the following to Maria Espinosa at info@democracyinamericas.org:
- Resume including at least two references with email addresses and daytime phone numbers.
- Cover letter in which you state:
- Why you are applying to intern at CDA, what special skills you bring to the internship, and your Spanish language abilities.
- Your start and end dates and your weekly availability to be in the office.
- Writing sample (3-5 pages) in English; content should be relevant.
- Unofficial Transcript(s)
- [OPTIONAL] Recommendation letter(s): may come separate from or later than the rest of your materials.
The internship will run from late May 2020 to early August 2020.
Read more here: https://democracyinamericas.org/?page_id=194