What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programs Intern (Summer) - United States position at Democracy International?
Programs Intern
Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Programs Intern for a full-time, paid summer internship in a democracy and governance firm.
This is a paid internship ($18/hour). This role is scheduled to be a hybrid remote/in-person internship at DI's offices in Bethesda, MD. We will only consider applicants who are based in the DC area and willing to work a hybrid in-office/remote schedule. The deadline for submitting applications for this position is February 3, 2025.
Essential Job Duties:
The intern will provide programmatic and administrative support by performing the following duties:
- Researching about politics, governance and elections in foreign countries;
- Report writing and editing;
- Preparing proposals and budgets;
- Reconciling expenses;
- Assisting with office administration;
- Managing logistics for foreign travel;
- Communicating with overseas consultants and staff members; and
- Attending lectures and other events
- Help with drop off and pick up of visa applications
- Assist with coordination of off-site storage for DI HQ.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and writing skills;
- Efficiency and attention to detail;
- Coursework/demonstrated interest in international affairs, area studies, comparative politics or international development;
- Commitment to democracy and human rights;
- Ability to work in small office with other staff members on multiple, simultaneous projects;
- Computer skills, including Word and Excel;
- Foreign language skills and international experience a plus.
Environmental Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, printers, and moderate traffic).
- Ability to work in a confined office space/area.
- Ability to sit and/or stand at a computer desk for an extended period of time.
- Ability to travel on long plane flights across several time zones and at irregular hours.
Physical Requirements Required to Perform Essential Responsibilities:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to;
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to;
- Stand, sit; talk, hear, use of hands and fingers, and perform repetitive motions to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
- Reach, stoop, or kneel, to adjust computer and/or telephone equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Hearing abilities required due to telephone.
- Light to moderate lifting is possible.
- Travel will require moderate lifting, sitting for extended periods of time, overnight flights across multiple time zones;
- Regular, predictable attendance is required; as business demands dictate.
Democracy International is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its employment process for individuals with disabilities to meet any and all physical requirements of our jobs.
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and CV by February 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.
All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. DI will not sponsor applicants for work Visa.
Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
About the Organization:
DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80 countries.
DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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