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Pacific Council on International Policy Internship Program
Pacific Council on International Policy Internship Program – SUMMER 2013
Program Description:
Individuals selected will complete projects in the departments of Event Programming, Membership, Communications and Development. Tasks will include assistance with event programming, logistics, writing, editing, research, membership administration, and completing all other tasks assigned by Pacific Council staff. This internship is unpaid.
For a breakdown of internship responsibilities, click HERE.
This program is highly competitive.
Eligibility:
Eligible candidates must be in their junior or senior level of undergraduate courses, a graduate student, or a recent graduate of either with a degree in international relations or related subjects; must have a strong academic record; and must be eligible to work at least 15 hours a week in the Pacific Council office in downtown Los Angeles – days are flexible. Candidates should have prior experience in a professional office setting, excellent written, oral communication and computer skills, strong attention to detail, resourcefulness and creativity, and the capacity to balance and efficiently prioritize a range of responsibilities. Interest in international policy and a commitment to the Pacific Council’s mission is critical.
Application & Submissions:
Applications must be submitted before March 29. Candidates identified as finalists will be notified by April 5 and interviewed by telephone or in person from April 8-12. Internship offers will be extended no later than Friday, April 19, 2013.
No applications will be considered complete until the following items are received by the Pacific Council: a cover letter; an updated resume; a complete copy of the intern application with references, and a short writing sample. When all four documents are compiled, the complete package should be sent in one email to abender@pacificcouncil.org with the subject heading "[Last Name], [First Name]: [Term] Intern Application”. The internship application can be downloaded here: 2013 Summer Internship Application.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
Key Dates & Deadlines:
• February 4, 2013 | Internship application process opens
• March 29, 2013 | Internship application deadline
• April 8-12, 2013 | Interviews extended to finalists
• April 19, 2013 | Finalists notified of awards
• May/June 2013 | Summer 2013 Internship start
The Pacific Council on International Policy is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information on careers at the Pacific Council on International Policy, or to apply to a specific position, please visit the University of Southern California's jobs website: http://usccareers.usc.edu
Due to a high volume of applications, only select candidates will be contacted directly. No phone calls or direct solicitations, please.