The Women's Foreign Policy Group is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit, educational membership organization which promotes global engagement and the leadership, visibility and participation of women in international affairs. Our members are mid and senior-level international relations professionals whose positions exemplify the myriad opportunities for international careers - from White House advisors to the State Department, NGOs to Wall Street, the World Bank to foreign diplomats.

General Internship Description:
The WFPG is looking for a responsible and motivated intern to focus on planning and outreach for programs featuring international affairs officials and experts. Interns will research foreign policy topics with a special focus on Islam, assist in media outreach and the production of the WFPG newsletter, update the WFPG database and webpage, assist with membership renewal, and complete other office tasks as assigned.

Competitive candidates should have a demonstrated interest in foreign affairs and excellent computer skills (Windows, Access, Excel, & Internet research). Interns must possess outstanding office and phone manners, and excellent writing skills, in addition to being well-organized, punctual, dependable, flexible, attentive to detail, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must be available a minimum of 12-15 hours per week and ideally available two-full days per week.

Communications Internship Description:
WFPG is also looking for a specialized intern to focus on the production of WFPG newsletter and communication materials, media outreach, and updates for the webpage in addition to research and other general office duties.

Competitive candidates for this position should have a demonstrated interest in foreign affairs, communication, layout, and design. Interns must possess excellent writing and computer skills (including basic photo editing and knowledge of MS Publisher), in addition to being well-organized, punctual, dependable, flexible, attentive to detail, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must be available a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.

Office Environment:
The WFPG office is located in the Dupont Circle area, just four blocks north of the metro on Connecticut Avenue. The atmosphere is formal, but relaxed. The dress is business casual. As WFPG has an average of three events per month, it is advisable to have at least one pant or skirt suit to wear on those occasions.

Compensation: non-paid or college credit.

Special Benefits:
Exposure to mid and senior-level professionals from across the international affairs field. Opportunities to learn more about international issues, leadership development and the operations of a small nonprofit. WFPG events and co-sponsored events are a great opportunity to get a feel for the way international issues are discussed, and to mingle with past and current women leaders. WFPG interns also occasionally have the privilege to attend co-sponsored and other events to which WFPG members are invited, including events at the Council on Foreign Relations and at the State Department, which are usually closed to the public. Washington, DC in general offers a variety of forums at which political and international issues are discussed, and interns are welcome to participate in those as well.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter (including your availability), resume, two-page writing sample, contact information for three references and an unofficial copy of your transcript to:

Women's Foreign Policy Group
Attn: Ms. Kimberly Kahnhauser
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 720
Washington, DC 20009-5728

Fax: 202-884-8487
Email: employment@wfpg.org
Applicants under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Deadlines:
Fall - August 15th
Spring - November 25th
Summer - March 25th

WFPG staff and interns at the WFPG Authors Series Event featuring Ayaan Hirsi Ali, author of Infidel, in April 2007.	Interns check in guests at the WFPG’s Tenth Anniversary Luncheon Celebration featuring Karen Hughes, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.
WFPG staff and interns at the 2006 WFPG Annual Luncheon Event honoring H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia.	WFPG Interns and Staff at the special event featuring Andrea Mitchell, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, NBC News, in Washington, DC