2008 WFPG FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, DC


WFPG believes that in a world with a growing number of conflicts and hot spots it is crucial to ensure that women’s voices are heard and women leaders are fully engaged in finding new approaches and solutions. WFPG is committed to global engagement and the promotion of leadership, visibility and participation of women in international affairs. The Women’s Foreign Policy Group advances women’s leadership and highlights their contributions through international issues programs with women leaders as speakers and leadership development activities, including mentoring and internships.


WFPG programs provide an in-depth analysis and discussion of major international issues featuring women experts, leaders, and newsmakers. Recent programs have covered human rights in Iran, the Indian economy, peace-building and post-conflict reconstruction, and the role of the UN. The WFPG partners with many international affairs organizations and is a key player in
broadening the constituency for international affairs. The organization brings together participants from across disciplines and links women domestically and internationally.


Read more about the WFPG’s programs and activities at www.wfpg.org.
The WFPG is seeking three interns to assist them this fall:


GENERAL INTERNSHIP:
WFPG is looking for a responsible and motivated intern to focus on planning and outreach for programs featuring international affairs officials and experts. This semester interns will assist in planning our Annual Luncheon and a conference on Islam.


Interns will also research foreign policy topics, assist in media outreach and the production of the WFPG newsletter, update the WFPG database and webpage, and complete other office tasks as assigned.


COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP:
WFPG is also looking for a specialized intern to focus on the production of WFPG newsletter and communication materials, media outreach, and webpage updates in addition to research and other general office duties. This semester the Communication Intern will assist in production of materials for two major WFPG events, our Annual Luncheon and a conference on Islam.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Competitive candidates for both positions should have a demonstrated interest in foreign affairs and excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite & Internet research). Interns must possess outstanding office and phone manners, and excellent writing skills, in addition to being well-organized, punctual, dependable, flexible, attentive to detail, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants for the Communications Internship should also have a demonstrated interest and some experience with layout, design and relevant computer programs (MS Publisher and basic photo editing).


Applicants must be available to work a minimum of two full days a week. Preference is given to those available full-time. The
deadline for both of our internships has been extended to September 5, 2008.


***Early applications are strongly encouraged***


TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter (including your availability), resume, two-page writing sample, contact information for three references and an unofficial copy of your transcript by email to execasst@wfpg.org or by fax (202 884 8597). Applications are also accepted by mail:


Women's Foreign Policy Group
Attn: Ms. Kimberly Kahnhauser
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 720
Washington, DC 20009-5728