The Fund for Peace offers an internship program that combines practical experience in the International Relations field with excellent work experience and exposure to international and NGO communities.

The FfP views its internship program as a means of encouraging the professional development of aspiring leaders in the field.  Interns work on substantive projects and research, and they often conduct their own projects, working directly with our professional staff.  They may also be asked to do some administrative duties, but that is a small part of their activities.  We try to ensure that each intern has a project that is stimulating and personally fulfilling, as well as useful to the work of The FfP.

During fall and spring term, interns at The FfP are asked to work 15-20 hours per week; summer interns work 30-35 hours per week. Normal duty hours are 9.30AM to 5PM, although we can be flexible about scheduling. Dress is business casual.

Intern Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in political science, international relations, or other fields related to The FfP's mission (graduate student preferred);
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Solid organizational abilities;
• Individual initiative, flexibility;
• Strong research and computer skills;
• Provide general staff support as needed;
• Available for 15-20 hours a week;
• A great sense of humor!

We are looking for interns to work with our all projects, programs and departments. Various new initiatives are also under consideration.

Contact Mark A. Loucas for further information.

Please note: the Spring 2010 internship application cycle is now closed. If you would like to be considered for a Summer 2010 internship, please submit your application by May 1, 2010.

Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, three references, short writing sample, and unofficial academic transcript to:

Mark A. Loucas
The Fund for Peace
1720 Eye St., NW, 7th Floor 
Washington, DC 20006
fax: (202) 223-7947
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