Intern

Summary

Join the Quincy Institute's Internship Program as a Research Intern and contribute to impactful research on foreign policy. This three-month internship (with potential extension) focuses on Pentagon spending, the global arms trade, and foreign influence on U.S. policy. You will conduct research, write op-eds and blog posts, and analyze data. The position offers remote or on-site work in Washington, D.C., with an hourly pay of $17.50 for approximately 19 hours per week. Candidates should possess strong research and writing skills and an interest in restraint-oriented foreign policy. Apply by December 8, 2024, submitting a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to work with and interpret primary documents
• Basic skills in data collection, database management, and basic statistical analysis
• Exemplary attention to detail and excellent writing skills
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the restraint-oriented approach of the Quincy Institute and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
• The candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, regional studies, or a related field, or be a recent graduate in aforementioned areas
• Proficient in basic technical skills, including Google Suite

Responsibilities

• Research and writing of op-eds and blog posts as needed
• Research on U.S. policies relating to arms transfers to the Middle East, including consequences of U.S. sales in the region, and statistical research on major arms suppliers
• Research on foreign governments lobbying for, or against, arms sales to the Middle East
• Research on U.S. national security strategy and force posture with an eye towards crafting alternative approaches
• Conduct primary research on Pentagon contractors and the economic impacts of Pentagon spending for reports and policy briefs
• Investigate the influence of the military industrial complex on U.S. foreign policy
• General administrative work for the Quincy Institute, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of published writing is preferred
• Advanced understanding of data analysis and presentation are a plus

Benefits

• The pay for this position is $ 17.50 per hour and is for an average of 19 hours per week
• Interns will be able to work remotely or from the Quincy Institute’s Washington, DC office