Council for the National Interest

ORGANIZATION PROFILE: The Council for the National Interest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that advocates a more balanced policy toward the Middle East. It was established in 1989 by two former congressmen, Paul Findley and “Pete” McCloskey, and works at both the national and grassroots level to change American attitudes toward the Middle East and the foreign policies that have prevailed since the Johnson Administration.

The Council for the National Interest Foundation's intern program attracts students from across the nation, particularly students at DC area universities, including Georgetown, George Washington, and American University. A work-study program is currently available for Georgetown University graduate students. Interns receive on-the-job training and education on US foreign policy issues.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Prospective interns are students who have concrete skills to bring to the organization and are interested in learning more about the situation in the Middle East and the role of US foreign policy. Duties might include: assisting with organizational, educational, and fundraising programs, researching and tracking legislation on an area regarding US foreign policy in the Middle East, lobbying, web page management, information gathering, writing press releases, working with our members at the grassroots level, other groups, organizations, Congress, and the media, and administrative tasks related to the planning and implementation of programs.

REQUIREMENTS (if any): Internships are unpaid; however we do offer travel reimbursement to and from our office in southwest Washington.

Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply, particularly those concentrating on International Relations, Political Science, or Middle Eastern Studies.

Applicants should have a basic knowledge of the Middle East, particularly American foreign policy toward the region, U.S. aid to the Middle East, the Arab-Israeli conflict, U.S. involvement in the Peace Process, and U.S. -Israel Relations. Congressional lobbying experience is a plus. Experience in media relations, a willingness to write Op/Ed pieces, and an interest in research on the internet are also useful.

Interns typically work up to 20 hours per week, or longer, if their schedules permit. Internships are available all year round. If interested, please send a letter of interest, resume, and a two-page (maximum) writing sample to the CNIF Intern/Volunteer Coordinator (contact information below).

Please see our websites, www.cnionline.org, and www.rescuemideastpolicy.com

Coordinator: Terry Walz
Council for the National Interest Foundation
1250 4th Street, SW, Ste WG-1
Washington, DC 20024

Telephone: 202 863-2951; Fax: 202 863-2952; E: count@igc.org.

INTERNSHIP PERIOD: Fall
LOCATION: Washington DC USA
SECTORS:
International Relations
Non-profit
SALARY: N
STIPEND: Y
TUITION ASSISTANCE: N
COLLEGE CREDITS: Y
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30
APPLICATION PROCESS: send a letter of interest, resume, and a two-page (maximum) writing sample to the CNIF Intern/Volunteer Coordinator

Indicate that you learned of our internship position through the Rising Star Internships web site.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Terry Walz
Intern/Volunteer Coordinator
1250 4th Street. SW
Washington DC 20024
USA

Telephone: 202-863-2951
Fax: 202-863-2952
URL: www.cnionline.org

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