USA JOB VACANCY: EXTERNAL RELATIONS INTERN



Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.


Position Summary The External Relations Intern will have the opportunity to support Freedom House congressional outreach, and to assist with communications, and developments efforts. She/he will work directly with the press, members of congress and their staff, and with Freedom House’s external audiences to engage and educate them on democracy and human rights issues and to raise awareness of violations of these rights around the world. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Senior Manager for Advocacy.

Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field, or current college or graduate student Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Mastery of MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrated knowledge and interest in international human rights and international relations Excellent research, analytical, writing and organizational skills Knowledge of the U.S. legislative system and processes Experience using social media platforms such as Twitter, YouTube, etc., ideally for advocacy Ability to work well independently and as part of a team Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work Experience working for or with Congress preferred Eagerness to be creative and take initiative on new ideas and projects Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times

Some Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the creation and distribution of external content for Freedom House including press releases, media alerts and website content Assist with outreach to congressional offices Attend congressional hearings and briefings Update and maintain our internal contacts database Interact with and help maintain Freedom House’s social networks (on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) Other administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How to apply:
Qualified and Interested applicants We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2013-119 ER Intern in the subject line. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.

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