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Nuclear Policy Research Internship The Arms Control Association is currently seeking applicants for a Summer 2023 paid internship opportunity with our Washington, D.C.-based policy team. The intern will work as a consultant for up to 20 hours per week and be compensated $20 per hour. The internship will start May 22, 2023 and run for 13 weeks, concluding August 18, 2023. Interns may work either remotely or in our Washington, D.C. office. ACA will host its 2023 Annual Meeting on June 2 at the National Press Club. We invite summer interns to participate in and assist with the June 2 event in D.C. if possible. The intern in this role will have the opportunity to:
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Qualifications
Applicants should:
- Have completed or be working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., International Affairs, Political Science). Students pursuing advanced degrees are also encouraged to apply.
- Be an effective communicator, both written and oral.
- Have experience writing in multiple styles and voices (e.g., tweets, blog posts, news briefs).
- Be self-motivated and detail-oriented, have good organizational skills, and be able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines, and Have experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace (required). Familiarity with HTML and CSS is a plus.
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Applicants who are physically located within the North American time zones are preferred.
To Apply
Please send AS A SINGLE PDF your cover letter, resume, 1-2 page writing sample on a public policy topic, and contact information for three references to [email protected] with "Nuclear Weapons Policy Internship" in the subject line.
The application deadline is Monday, April 17, 2023.
Contract Pay and Remote Work
This internship is a part-time contract position paying $20 per hour for up to 20 hours per week for 14 weeks. Contracts will extend from approximately Jan. 9, 2023, to April 14, 2023. Interns will use their personal computer, phone, and internet connection and be available for collaborative work on-site or via video conferencing during U.S. Eastern Time business hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Interns will be required to download and install security software provided by ACA for the duration of their internship.
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