Senior Intern, Program Assistant

8 hours ago

Washington, United States New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy Full time

Program: Global Rohingya Initiative (GRI)


Job Description

The New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy is a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C., working to enhance U.S. foreign policy based on a deep understanding of the geopolitics of the different regions of the world and their value systems. The Special Initiatives team at the New Lines Institute seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as a Senior Intern, Program Assistant supporting the activities and work streams of the Global Rohingya Initiative (GRI). A successful candidate will be offered a six-month internship with potential opportunities for extension or transition to full time.


Program Description

Special Initiatives analyzes issues of significant importance to U.S. policymakers and focuses on global issues that are not receiving enough attention. It produces research and analysis that is timely, targeted, and designed to be highly impactful from a policy perspective. Current portfolios include the Western Balkans Center, Central Asia Center, Mass Atrocities and International Law, Transnational Repression Working Group and Complex Conflict Resolution. The role of the Special Initiatives team is to forge and sustain partnerships with relevant domestic and international actors to help drive policy based on New Lines’ mission, vision, and principles. 

The GRI is part of the Complex Conflict Resolution (CRR) portfolio. As Program Assistant, a successful applicant will report directly to the CRR Analyst and Senior Director for Special Initiatives. The primary role of the intern will be to support the planning of the GRI retreat and subsequent creation of a global representative body for the Rohingya. Additional tasks will be assigned as needed.


Position Responsibilities


Planning Support

  • Assists with monitoring and tracking global policy developments related to GRI’s mission and key priorities
  • Supports the Analyst and GRI team in the development and implementation of strategies for GRI engagement and partnership with key international partners
  • Assists with building, mapping, and maintaining a database of key relationships with partners from the U.S. federal government, as well as international organizations, civil society, think tanks, and the private sector
  • Supports all project management activities including developing and updating portfolio documents
  • Creates targeted outreach lists and tracks schedules of high-level conferences, events, or other relevant policy conversations that present partnership opportunities for the Institute
  • Coordinates and facilitates meetings with internal and external partners

Budget and Contract Management

  •  Assists with budgeting and implementation plans for GRI


Event Planning

  • Supports all aspects of GRI Retreat organization, management, and implementation
  • Assists with D.C.-based events related to GRI and other Special Initiatives projects as needed


Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Junior or senior pursuing BA international relations, political science, regional studies or related field. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.
  • One year of work experience, preferably office experience, demonstrating familiarity with coordination and administrative support responsibilities
  • Superb interpersonal skills; good humor and discretion
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong attention to detail, including time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment not necessarily in a 9-to-5 setting
  • Competence in administration and financial management
  • Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Strong database skills preferred
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
  • Experience organizing conferences, meetings, and events preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships and strong interpersonal skills, including cross-cultural communication


All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States to be considered for positions with New Lines. 

Location: This position is in Washington, D.C., but will operate on a hybrid schedule. This position requires the applicant to be located in the Washington, D.C., area so they may attend in-person work days, events, and meetings.


Pay: Remuneration for this position is $20-25/hr. 


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of a writing sample of no more than five pages, a cover letter, and a resume to internships@newlinesinstitute.org. All materials must be submitted in order to be considered for the position.


The New Lines Institute celebrates and supports diversity in the workplace. The New Lines Institute does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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