The candidate for the Intern - External Affairs position should be a current student or recent graduate in a relevant field, possess excellent English verbal and written skills, be familiar with Microsoft Office, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to manage time effectively and work independently in a virtual setting.

The intern will support the External Affairs division by conducting research, maintaining records, monitoring media outlets, preparing reports and presentations, and assisting with program administration and events.

Government & Politics

United States

Washington, DC

Large

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, the International Republican Institute (IRI) advances freedom and democracy worldwide by developing political parties, civic institutions, open elections, good governance and the rule of law.

President Ronald Reagan’s call to “begin a major effort to secure the best - a crusade
for freedom that will engage the faith and fortitude of the next generation” started a new chapter in the advancement of democracy and freedom around the world. Since 1983 IRI, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, has worked to advance freedom and democracy worldwide by providing assistance to nations at various stages of political development: from those struggling to free themselves, to those in transition and to established democracies. 

Throughout the world, IRI has worked to promote democracy by supporting open and transparent elections, strengthening electoral processes and political parties, increasing government transparency and accountability, and ensuring the right of all people to be represented fairly and justly by their governments.

Government

International Republican Institute

<ul><li>Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people.&nbsp;Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive.&nbsp;Respect-&nbsp;We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people.&nbsp;Teamwork-&nbsp;We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration.&nbsp;Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making.&nbsp;Accountability-&nbsp;We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.&nbsp;</li><li>IRI is creating student and employee partnerships that facilitate growth and development of IRI’s future leadership. The intern will support the work of IRI’s External Affairs Division.</li><li>This position will start on January 8, 2024 for no more than sixteen (16) weeks and may not be extended.&nbsp;This is a paid position, at $17.00 per hour.&nbsp;Intern working hours will be minimum 20 hours per week.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Undergraduate

Bachelors

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:   Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success. IRI is creating student and employee partnerships that facilitate growth and development of IRI’s future leadership. The intern will support the work of IRI’s External Affairs Division.This position will start on January 8, 2024 for no more than sixteen (16) weeks and may not be extended. This is a paid position, at $17.00 per hour. Intern working hours will be minimum 20 hours per week. 

Intern - External Affairs

Requirements

Responsibilities

International Republican Institute

Mission & Purpose