Program and Research Internship

Network 20/20
  • Location
    New York, New York
  • Sector
    Non Profit
  • Experience
    Internship
  • Apply by
    Oct-10-2024
  • Posted
    Today

Position description

Mission  

Network 20/20 is an inclusive international community that bridges the gap between the private sector and foreign policy worlds. We leverage entrepreneurial, established, and emerging leaders to drive innovative research and solutions to critical foreign policy challenges. 

 

Description  

We are currently seeking a program and research intern who is a highly energetic, tactful, and engaging self-starter. The intern will work closely with the Network 20/20 team to undertake various projects related to our Virtual Briefing Series, Entrepreneurial Diplomacy Program, and CRM system.   

While the intern will focus on programs and the above-mentioned projects, the internship is designed so they will also gain hands-on experience and training in many aspects of Network 20/20’s program and learn about the operations of a small nonprofit organization. 

This hybrid internship will commence in mid-October and end on December 20, 2024, with the possibility of extension. It requires a commitment of three days a week (which can be arranged between you and Network 20/20 prior to your first day).  

A stipend of $200/week is provided.  

 

Specific responsibilities include: 

  • Working with Associate Program Director to assist in preparations for the upcoming season. This includes research on potential topics and speakers for upcoming foreign policy-related events, drafting event notices, drafting letters of invitation, updating program data in our CRM system, and supporting staff with logistics prior to events  

  • Researching and summarizing key reading materials related to potential topics for upcoming programs 

  • Monitoring team email accounts and responding to inquiries  

  • Supporting Network 20/20’stransition from its current CRM system to Salesforce 

  • Various administrative tasks related to communications and Network 20/20, as needed 

  • Attending Network 20/20 online/in-person discussions

Qualifications

 

  • Passion for and understanding of international affairs 

  • Previous internship or related experience conducting research and presenting findings 

  • Good understanding of Excel to clean and analyze data. 

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience working across cultures 

  • Excellent written communication skills  

  • Ability to work independently as well as closely with a team  

  • Excellent attention to detail, good organizational abilities, and general office skills  

  • Experience working with Salesforce is a plus 

  • U.S. work permit is required  

Application instructions

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] and kindly note that your application will not be considered if you do not send all of the required documents. Please include your name in the subject line.