Position Title: Programs and Digital Content Intern (Hybrid)

Department/Team: Programs and Outreach; Publications and Digital Content

Period: January – May 2024

Hours: 24 hours per week (Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT)

Deadline to Apply: Friday November 3

Summary:

The Internship Program at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington provides talented students and recent graduates with a semesterlong training opportunity designed to encourage professional and personal development. We encourage out-of-the-box thinking and value fresh perspectives.

This is a paid opportunity. Interns will be paid $17 per hour. The internship is currently in a hybrid format, with occasional meetings and events required in person in Washington, DC.

What Interns Will Gain at AGSIW:

• Program planning and preparation skills
  • Interns play an important role in the execution of AGSIW’s many events, from public panels to private roundtables to all-day conferences, including researching speakers, preparing materials, registration, and more.
• Digital media skills
  • Interns will gain valuable digital media skills including drafting and scheduling social media posts, learning how to create graphics in Venngage and Canva, updating the website using WordPress, and updating the email listserv using Mailchimp.
• Access to extensive knowledge and expertise on the Gulf
  • Every day at AGSIW is an opportunity to learn more about current developments and trends in the Gulf region. Interns are encouraged to interact with all staff members, including the president, vice president, and scholars. Each intern will be mentored by the executive vice president and an assigned mentor – another senior member of the staff who interns can turn to for career, academic, and research advice.
• DC think tank experience and opportunities for networking
  • As AGSIW is a small institution, interns get access to all aspects of the organization to gain a comprehensive understanding of how think tanks run. From the valuable contacts made here, past interns have pursued graduate studies or gone on to work for other think tanks, nonprofit organizations, embassies, or the private sector.

Responsibilities:

• Outreach
  Interns may be called upon to assist in outreach efforts, including researching potential speakers and event invitees; compiling data for outreach efforts in Excel; and drafting biographies.
• Graphics and Design
  Interns may assist in the creation of fliers for AGSIW events, as well as content for AGSIW’s website, including graphics and infographics.
• Events
  Interns assist in event preparation, including setting up for events, checking in participants, taking photos, and handling Q&A.
• Maintain Website and Social Media
  Interns may assist in keeping dynamic content related to the programs and publications departments up to date on the AGSIW website. Interns will also draft posts for AGSIW’s social media accounts and assist in compiling analytics reports.
• Research Projects
  Interns may participate in a variety of research projects to inform upcoming events and publications to be featured on AGSIW’s website. Interns will also occasionally conduct project-based research.
• Admin
  Interns will manage the reception desk and receive visitors during in-person events and meetings.
• Special Projects
  Interns may be asked to assist the executive vice president with special projects.
• Other tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

• Student enrolled in a relevant graduate or undergraduate degree program or a recent graduate in international affairs, political science, government, economics, or similar major
• Demonstrated interest in international relations and the Middle East and Gulf region through previous experience or coursework
• Strong writing skills, excellent communication abilities, and attention to detail
• PC and MAC literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Internet-research savvy
• Event assistance experience desired
• Experience in social media (Twitter, TweetDeck) desired
• Must be fluent in English; Knowledge of Arabic desired but not required

If you are interested in an internship opportunity with AGSIW, please send a resume and contact information for two references to Yvette Pannell: [email protected].

Must have authorization to work in the United States. Interns must be residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia.

AGSIW is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law. No phone calls please.