CBW Internship Opening - Washington, DC Nonproliferation Internships

The Washington, DC, office of the Monterey Institute's James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS-DC) has an immediate opening for an intern with its Chemical and Biological Weapons program. This internship will last into the fall, depending on project needs.

The intern will be working alongside experts of biological and chemical weapons issues, while sharpening their knowledge of the field and improving their research and writing skills. The internship program also provides the opportunity to learn how non-governmental organizations impact national and international foreign policy-making. Expectations for interns are high and successful applicants will have the opportunity to publish independent research through CNS publications and other outlets.

CNS-DC Internship Project Areas

The internship does not require extensive expertise in chemical and biological weapons, but candidates should be highly motivated, have the ability to work independently, and be interested in and knowledgeable about foreign affairs. CNS-DC is looking in particular for individuals with an interest and/or background in chemical and biological weapons (CBW) technology and policy. Interns will work directly with the CBW project's senior staff and research associates.

Duties

CNS-DC internships are primarily focused on substantive assignments, but will include administrative support duties, as needed. Intern tasks may include:

• Original research and drafting of articles and reports;
• Proofreading, editing, tracking down of sources, endnotes;
• Attending and providing written summaries of relevant meetings and events occurring in all branches of the U.S. government and foreign embassies;
• Monitoring and tracking of news and developments in specific program areas;
• Helping plan and execute CNS and CNS-DC events and meetings;
• Helping manage CNS-DC office internet outreach, including Twitter account.
• Administrative office duties, contributing to the understanding of how a non-governmental organization operates.

Throughout the internship, participants are encouraged to attend congressional hearings, meetings, seminars, and workshops relevant to their assignments and professional aspirations. Interns are also encouraged to work on an independent research project for potential publication on the CNS website.

Dates and Duration

This is a full-time internship (37.5 hours/week), beginning immediately and lasting into the fall. If you would like to apply for a summer internship only, please visit http://cns.miis.edu/edu/internship_dc.htm. Please note that the deadline has been extended to April 15th.

To Apply

When applying, please indicate in the Application Form when you are available to start. Prospective interns will receive notice via email whether they have been selected for an interview approximately 1-2 weeks after the application deadline. Prospective interns will be interviewed over the phone or when possible in person. Due to the high volume of applications only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a paid position.

Go to the DC Internships page.