Internship Positions
What does Global Policy Forum look for in a candidate?
We encourage qualified undergraduates to apply, as well as graduate students and those between degrees. GPF is looking for applicants who are students of Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Political Economy or International Public Policy Studies. We especially encourage applications from those with broad international travel and work experience and those with a progressive, egalitarian and global outlook. GPF selects full-time interns for each of three annual teams -- Summer, Fall and Spring. Please consult the internship's page for more details: http://www.globalpolicy.org/internships-mm/general-information-on-internships.html
Application Requirements
Please include the following documents in your application packet. Each document should start on a new sheet of paper:
(1) Letter - A letter describing why you are interested in interning with GPF and what special skills or experience you have that would fit with GPF's programs
(2) Availability - Please indicate your availability for one of the annual teams: January through May (Spring), May through August (Summer), or August through December (Fall).
(3) Resume - A resume showing academic accomplishments, work experience, language studies, volunteer experience etc.
(4) References - The names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two references (one academic and one work-related preferred). Please include the title and organization of the referees and a few words indicating the context of your work with them.
(5) Writing Sample - A piece of writing, for example a course paper, an article written for a school news paper, or some other essay showing your writing skills and personal thinking on a topic relevant to GPF's work. (for example something related to the UN, international peace, international development etc.). (maximum 5 pages/2000 words)
(6) Countries visited - A list of the countries you have visited, with a star next to each country where you have stayed for two months or more.
(7) Interview - Information about whether you would be available for an interview in New York. If you are living at a great distance, please add information on how we can reach you by phone for the interview.
How to Submit your Application Packet
Submit your application packet by post or by email attachment. Please note that the deadline to apply for the summer team is February 15, 2011, although applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date if all positions have not been filled.
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Post: Address your application to:
Internship Coordinator
Global Policy Forum 777 UN Plaza, Suite 3D New York, NY 10017
