You should have completed at least four semesters of college, be fluent in Spanish (Portuguese a plus), have strong research skills, and experience with STATA R for this internship.

You'll research, edit, fact-check blog posts on Latin American politics, trade, supply chains, and U.S. industrial policies. Analyze data, compile news articles, support meetings.

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Overview:<ul><li>All who are selected to participate in CFR’s Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina&nbsp;Franklin&nbsp;Williams Internship Program receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning and much more.</li><li>The Latin America program analyzes the dynamic relationships between the United States and the nations in the Western Hemisphere. The intern will assist a senior fellow for Latin America Studies on projects researching the effects of globalization, trade, and supply chains on economies and societies within the Western Hemisphere. Current projects also address the impacts of democracy, migration, and governance on security, poverty and inequality, social mobility, economic structures, and standards of living in Latin America, with a special focus on Mexico, Brazil, and the Southern Cone.</li><li>CFR internships are paid, require a 14 - 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.</li><li>Please note that all internships are offered on a&nbsp;hybrid&nbsp;(half in the&nbsp;office, half&nbsp;remote) or fully&nbsp;remote&nbsp;basis. All internships are paid positions (no exceptions can be made on this). As such, all interns must have the legal right to work in the United States and be based in the United States for the duration of the internship.</li></ul>The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):<ul><li>Research, edit, and fact-check specific areas for blog posts, articles, and other publications, with focus on Latin American politics, international trade, global supply chains and the U.S. government's industrial policies</li><li>Conduct research, write memos, and analyzing quantitative data</li><li>Collect news articles from U.S. and Latin American newspapers for a biweekly news roundup</li><li>Assist in logistical support for meetings</li><li>Attend general meetings as time permits</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in International Relations, Economics, or Latin American Studies</li><li>All applicants should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework (not including AP classes in high school) by the time they begin an internship)</li><li>Fluency in Spanish (with an emphasis on&nbsp;reading) preferred, Portuguese fluency a plus</li><li>STATA R work/internship experience is a plus</li><li>Excellent computer skills, including database experience, Microsoft&nbsp;Office&nbsp;Suite, and internet research skills</li><li>Strong research, proofreading, and editing skills</li></ul>

Overview:All who are selected to participate in CFR’s Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Program receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning and much more.The Latin America program analyzes the dynamic relationships between the United States and the nations in the Western Hemisphere. The intern will assist a senior fellow for Latin America Studies on projects researching the effects of globalization, trade, and supply chains on economies and societies within the Western Hemisphere. Current projects also address the impacts of democracy, migration, and governance on security, poverty and inequality, social mobility, economic structures, and standards of living in Latin America, with a special focus on Mexico, Brazil, and the Southern Cone.CFR internships are paid, require a 14 - 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.Please note that all internships are offered on a hybrid (half in the office, half remote) or fully remote basis. All internships are paid positions (no exceptions can be made on this). As such, all interns must have the legal right to work in the United States and be based in the United States for the duration of the internship.The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):Research, edit, and fact-check specific areas for blog posts, articles, and other publications, with focus on Latin American politics, international trade, global supply chains and the U.S. government's industrial policiesConduct research, write memos, and analyzing quantitative dataCollect news articles from U.S. and Latin American newspapers for a biweekly news roundupAssist in logistical support for meetingsAttend general meetings as time permitsQualifications:Undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in International Relations, Economics, or Latin American StudiesAll applicants should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework (not including AP classes in high school) by the time they begin an internship)Fluency in Spanish (with an emphasis on reading) preferred, Portuguese fluency a plusSTATA R work/internship experience is a plusExcellent computer skills, including database experience, Microsoft Office Suite, and internet research skillsStrong research, proofreading, and editing skills

Internship, Latin America Studies and Geoeconomics, Fall 2024

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