LAC Intern

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists.  We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit.  With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary
The Intern will assist with logistical, research, and administrative support for Latin America programs. She/he will have the opportunity to gain experience in program administration, grant management, proposal development and writing to shape Freedom House’s work to promote democracy and human rights in the Latin America region. This position is based in Washington DC and reports to the Director for Latin America programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or current college or graduate student
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing
• Mastery of MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion, with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean
• Academic and/or field experience working on issues specifically in Latin America region
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error free work
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and grant-related compliance requirements preferred

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with background research needed for proposals and program activities
• Provide administrative and logistical support for day-to-day functioning of Latin America programs
• Assist with database maintenance
• Attend Latin America related events and other external meetings as necessary and provide readout to team members
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2014-003 LAC Intern in the subject line. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.