Program/Regional Areas:

      The Inter-American Dialogue is comprised of the following regional and programmatic areas:

• Andean Region
• Caribbean Region
• Democratic Governance
• Education/PREAL
• Legislative Affairs/Trade
• Social Policy
• Remittances and Development
• Women's Leadership/Press Freedom

**Candidates who apply directly to a given program, or list their top program choices in order of preference, will be weighed more heavily than applicants who do not.**

Responsibilities:

• As assigned, assist the president, associates and staff with research and writing on current issues affecting U.S.-Latin American relations; 
• Attend and report on Washington-area briefings, working groups, congressional testimonies and meetings;
• Take notes for Dialogue events and write event summaries;
• Edit and translate articles, reports and other publications;
• Perform administrative tasks including: managing the front desk, assisting in conference organization and outreach, and intermittent copying, faxing and mailings.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate students majoring in the social sciences with a focus on Latin America/Caribbean;
• Demonstrated research and writing ability, plus excellent communications skills;
• Interest in the economic, social, and political issues affecting the Americas;
• Proficiency in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese;
• Computer proficiency in MSWord, Excel and the Internet.

Duration:

A minimum of eight 16-20 hour weeks are required during the fall and spring semesters. Summer interns are expected to work full-time (30-40 hours per week). 

Application Procedure:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample (1-2 pages) and letter of recommendation to the "Internship Coordinator" at the address below. Applications are accepted throughout the year, however please note the following deadlines for each term:

Contact: