We are currently accepting applications for winter/spring 2006 internships. All positions for fall 2005 have been filled. The deadline for winter/spring 2006 applicants is October 19th.

National Security Internship Description
(often combined with Fundraising/Development internship; applicants should express interest in both)

This internship allows the intern to gain an understanding of the complex issues of national security focusing on intelligence reform and US military involvement in Iraq.

Duties:
- updating and adding creatively to the program web site
- updating the press list
- tracking congressional legislation that pertains to national security
- monitoring the news
- keeping track of CIP's off-site senior fellows and their projects
- developing ideas for fundraising and PR

Requirements:
- basic knowledge of national security issues
- strong organizational and communication skills
- attention to detail
- experience in creating and maintaining web pages (Dreamweaver)
- working knowledge of current legislation concerning Iraq and national security issues in the Middle East

Application:

* Cover letter including the following information:

- any special skills you would bring to the internship
- the dates you are available to work and for how many hours you can work each week
- any language skills
- where you learned about our internship opportunities
- an acknowledgment that the internship is unpaid
- your preferred program(s) of these: Fundraising/Development, Colombia, Central America, Cuba, Cuba Travel, Asia, National Security (descriptions can be found below). Please name all programs in which you would be willing to work.

* Résumé including references

Optional:

* Short writing sample - 3-5 pages, content should be relevant.
* Transcript(s) - may be unofficial, and may come separate from or later than the rest of your materials.
* Recommendation letter(s) - may come separate from or later than the rest of your materials.

Please send your complete application to:

Abigail Poe
Internship Coordinator
Center for International Policy
1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20036-4000

fax: (202) 232-3440
email: abigail@ciponline.org

Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, and no later than the following deadlines:
Spring Term (mid-January through May): October 28
Summer Term (late May through August): March 19
Fall Term (September through mid-December): July 19th

Notification

Finalists will be contacted via email for a phone interview within two weeks of the application deadline. You may contact the intern coordinator by e-mail to check the status of your application at any time.