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It is crucial to ensure that women's voices are heard and women leaders are fully engaged in key policy decisions. At WFPG, we advance women's leadership and highlight their contributions through programs and mentoring. We believe that by highlighting women leaders in foreign policy, we provide important role models for the next generation and create a vital network of women from different sectors, generations, and backgrounds.
Interns work as part of the WFPG team and are given the opportunity to improve their knowledge of international issues, learn how a small non-profit organization operates, and connect with accomplished women working in international affairs. Part-time interns who commit to 3 months (12 weeks) during the school year or summer are eligible for a $1000 stipend. Full-time interns who commit to 3 months (12 weeks) during the school year or summer are eligible for a $2000 stipend. Part-time internships are 20 hours per week and full-time internships are 40 hours per week. Office hours are 9 am-5 pm, although some events are held in the evening hours.
Internship opportunities: WFPG offers three different internship opportunities each semester, focused on program planning, communication, and operations. Applicants are welcome to apply for multiple internships.
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Deadlines:
Spring - November 1st Summer - March 19th Fall - July 11th Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The form will close once we have received 100 applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged!
Applications for our Summer 2025 cohort are now closed, as we have reached 100 applications. Fall 2025 applications will open this week!
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. PROGRAMS INTERNSHIP
Overview: WFPG is looking for responsible and motivated interns to focus on planning and outreach for programs with international affairs officials and experts. In addition to assisting with our policy and mentorship programs, Programs interns also research foreign policy topics before events, write articles for our website, and assist with membership outreach.
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COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP
Overview: WFPG is looking for specialized interns to focus on raising its visibility and growing its digital presence. The Communication interns work closely with the Program Associate and Executive Director on WFPG's website, social media, quarterly digital newsletter, and print materials, as well as collaborating with Programs and Operations interns on programming and event research. While some interns join us with previous web and social media skills, we also welcome applicants with an interest in developing these skills through their internship.
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Overview: WFPG is looking for specialized interns to focus on internal operations and organizational efficiency. The Operations intern works closely with the Program Associate, Executive Director, and Board of Directors on WFPG's brand expansion and improvement strategy, and collaborates with Communication and Programs interns on programming, event research, and media outreach. While previous operations and web experience is helpful, we also welcome applicants with an interest in developing these skills through their internship.
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The WFPG is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff, volunteers, program participants, and community. WFPG seeks and values diversity and inclusion in its activities, and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other historically underrepresented groups to apply. The WFPG will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms or conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, political affiliation, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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