U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
www.uscirf.gov
Description:
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom was created by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to monitor the status of freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief abroad, as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related international instruments, and to give independent policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress.
Communications Department Intern:
Creates daily press clips for distribution to USCIRF Commissioners and staff, as well as to select individuals at the White House and State Department.
Maintains and expands database of media, public, NGO, religious leaders, think tank, and academia contacts.
Compiles material for, creates, and distributes “First Freedom Watch,” USCIRF's electronic newsletter.
Organizes and distributes materials for distribution to the public and press. This includes press releases, policy briefs, USCIRF's printed newsletter, and reports.
Helps organize and provide logistical support for events such as press conferences, public hearings, and speaking engagements.
Provides general office administrative support such as photocopying, data entry, and other support as needed. Eligible candidates should have:
At least two years of undergraduate study completed Strong people skills
Willingness to do administrative work
Desire to be a team player Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Interest in human rights and foreign policy a plus
Government Affairs Department Intern:
Monitors foreign policy statements, human rights legislation and relevant policy publications
Attends and reports on hearings Reviews relevant government agency websites and publications daily
Maintains Washington Update page on USCIRF website Provides general office administrative support
Eligible candidates should be:
Recent college graduates, college seniors or students enrolled in a graduate program, with interest in government affairs, foreign policy or a related field.
Equipped with good writing and comprehension skills. Familiar with Microsoft Office and the Internet. Knowledge of Lotus Notes and Microsoft Excel is a plus.
Immigration Law Department Intern:
Minimum time commitment: 8 hours weekly
Conducts legal research and writes on issues relating to refugee and asylum law and policy. Areas of likely research include the access to procedures and reception standards for asylum seekers arriving in the United States, as well as issues relating to the protection of refugees who have fled religious persecution abroad.
Eligible candidates should have:
At least two years of undergraduate study completed. Interest in law, human rights, policy, religious affairs, or a related field.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and the Internet. Knowledge of Lotus Notes is a plus.
Outreach Department Intern:
Organizes and distributes materials for distribution to the public NGO, religious leaders, and think tanks. This includes policy briefs, USCIRF's printed newsletter, and reports. Helps organize and provide logistical support for public events.
Provides general office administrative support such as photocopying, data entry, and other support as needed.
Eligible candidates should have:
At least two years of undergraduate study completed. Strong people skills. Willingness to do administrative work. Desire to be a team player. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Interest in human rights a plus.
Policy Department Interns:
Legal Research Intern:
Researches on a variety of international human rights and comparative law topics, as assigned.
Eligible candidates should be:
At least second-year law students or recent law graduates with coursework or experience in constitutional law, international affairs, human rights, religious affairs, or a related field.
Familiar with legal research techniques, Microsoft Office and the Internet. Familiarity with Lotus Notes is a plus.
Ability in Arabic is helpful, but not required.
Interested in working on international human rights issues.
General Research Intern:
Researches a variety of international religious freedom and human rights issues
Assists in preparations for meetings, roundtables and/or Commission travel
Attends and reports on public hearings and other events around D.C. on issues relevant to the Commission's work
Attends meetings and roundtables at the Commission with international visitors and other groups interested in the Commission's work
Is able to focus on a particular region
Assists with other general office duties
Eligible candidates should have: At least two years of undergraduate study completed with coursework or experience in public policy, international affairs, political sciences, human rights, religious affairs, government affairs, or a related field.
Willingness to do administrative work.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications and the Internet. Knowledge of Microsoft Access is a plus.
Knowledge of foreign language useful, but not necessary.
All internships are part-time (15-20 hours) and unpaid. Course credit is available. The Commission does not provide housing or pay moving expenses, however, will cover metro transportation expenses.
To apply for an internship, please E-mail, fax or mail a resume with references and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you would like to intern at the Commission to the address below. Please specify for which internship you are applying.
Internship Program c/o Tiffany Lynch United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 790 Washington, DC 20002 (PH) 202-523-3240; (FAX) 202-523-5020; (EMAIL) interns@uscirf.gov
Contact Information:
Tiffany Lynch
Email:
interns@uscirf.gov
Apply by:
April 15, 2006