The Latin America Studies Program Fall Internship

The Latin America Studies program in New York City is looking for an intern for the 2012 fall semester. For full details, please see the listing below. All interested individuals should send their application materials directly to Human Resources: [email protected].

CFR’s volunteer internships give selected volunteer interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Latin America program analyzes the dynamic relationships between the United States and the nations in the Western Hemisphere. Current projects address the causes and effects of widespread phenomena such as democratization, globalization, migration, and economic development on domestic politics, foreign relations, and transnational ties within the Western Hemisphere.

The volunteer duties of the intern will include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting with research related tasks for the continued preparation of a book on Mexican – U.S. relations
• Supporting various Latin America projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate (preferred) or Graduate student with a concentration on Latin American Studies (focus on Mexico preferred)
• Fluency in Spanish (with an emphasis on reading) required, Portuguese skills preferred.
• English and Spanish word processing and internet research skills
• Strong research & administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail & follow-through
• Previous work experience a plus

CFR internships are unpaid and are filled on a rolling basis.

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Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

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