AICGS Internships

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HALLE FOUNDATION/AGI INTERNSHIPS

The Halle Foundation/AGI Internship Program offers paid internships to undergraduate and graduate students in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Halle Foundation/AGI internships provide a professional and educational experience in a not-for-profit think-tank that works to build a stronger German-American partnership.

Halle Foundation/AGI internships aim to:

  • Introduce interns to all aspects (administrative, programming, development, research) of an American nonprofit public policy institute.
  • Provide opportunities for interns to carry out their own research projects and publish work on the Institute’s website.
  • Involve interns in ongoing AGI projects and events within the three program areas: Geoeconomics, Foreign & Security Policy, and Society, Culture & Politics.
  • Provide opportunities for participation in similar events in Washington, DC, organized by other policy institutions or think tanks.
  • Connect interns to an expanding network of transatlantic experts and practitioners.

Primary responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):

  • Research issues on transatlantic relations and, under the mentorship of a senior staff member, write an article for the AGI website.
  • Conduct research for fellows and staff on a variety of topics within the three program areas.
  • Compile weekly briefs on transatlantic media, defense, and immigration.
  • Assist with the Institute’s social media presence and marketing strategy, including drafting social media posts, brainstorming outreach ideas, and posting to the AGI website.
  • Identify potential partnerships between the Institute and private firms and grant-giving organizations.
  • Assist in logistical and programmatic support for upcoming meetings, events, and the Institute’s annual gala, at which it presents the Global Leadership Award.

Interns will be evaluated at the mid-point and at the end of their internship.

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate students interested in transatlantic relations and Europe/Germany. (Applicants should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework by the time they begin an internship.)
  • Strong writing and research skills
  • Strong organizational skills, communication skills, and attention to detail
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, social media, online research)
  • German language skills preferred but not required

AGI and The Halle Foundation especially encourage applications from students at Georgia colleges and universities as well as students with ties to the state of Georgia.

Qualified foreign nationals who apply must be eligible to intern at a U.S. organization. Interns are expected to secure their own housing in Washington, DC.

Duration and Application Deadlines

Halle/AGI interns are expected to work 28 hours per week during the following cycles:

  • Spring: January-May. Application deadline is October 1
  • Summer: June-August. Application deadline is April 1
  • Fall: September-December. Application deadline is July 15

Successful applicants are expected to intern at AGI for the full semester (at least three months). Interns will receive a cost-of-living stipend ($1700/month).

Application

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, two writing samples (in English, no more than four pages each), and one letter of recommendation via e-mail to:

Ms. Elizabeth Hotary
Communications Officer
ehotary@aicgs.org

Letters of recommendation may be included with your application package or sent confidentially to Elizabeth Hotary by the recommender.

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