Global Development & International Education Policy Summer Intern - Save the Children

Location:	US - DC - Home Office
Division:	Policy and Humanitarian Response
Description
Save the Children   Summary The Public Policy & Advocacy (PPA) department  is looking for a student  to serve as a Global Development and International Education Policy intern.   S/he will serve  in supporting the education advocacy work and the post Millennium Development Goals (MDG) framework.  This individual will report directly to the development policy and advocacy team in DC.  S/he will also assist in daily activities and, with guidance from staff, work on a variety Public Policy & Advocacy projects during her/his internship at Save the Children.    Responsibilities Conduct research on public policy, advocacy, and related issues Attend Congressional hearings and briefings as well as NGO coalition working group meetings of InterAction members Provide administrative support as needed to Public Policy & Advocacy (scanning, mailing, copying, etc) S/he will have the opportunity to attend agency meetings covering Save the Children’s programs    Requirements We are looking for someone who has demonstrated an interest in public policy, advocacy, international development, and foreign policy  Must be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate academic program, Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Must be able to receive credit from their college or institution. (A minimum requirement is a letter from a professor supporting the candidate. This is only needed when an internship is offered.) Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. To receive full consideration, applications must be received by  March 31st 2013.   Classification Unpaid Intern               Part-time:  21-28 hours/week   Dates:  June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013       Save the Children does NOT provide housing or transportation   Save the Children Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.   Apply Online