PostedFecha de publicación: 09/17/2024
Application DeadlineFecha límite: 10/18/2024
The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is currently looking for an International Program Intern for Fall 2024. The internship starts in October 2024 and will end in December 2024 (the specific dates are somewhat flexible). This is a full-time or part-time position with options for remote or hybrid work.
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Job Description: Responsibilities may include assisting staff with research as they prepare reports, issue briefs, articles, blog posts, and presentations; working on outreach to press, advocacy organizations, and Congress; and helping to organize events and meetings. The responsibilities vary based on the applicant’s interests and experience, as well as the particular issues that CEPR is working on at the time.
Qualifications: We are looking for applicants with a general understanding of economics, international relations, and democracy issues, and a strong interest in economic justice. Previous research, data, and/or outreach experience is extremely helpful. The intern will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision and be a self-starter and independent learner. Excellent writing and communications skills are necessary. Applicants affected by the issues that CEPR works on are especially encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Haitian Kreyol, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus.
Compensation: CEPR is committed to offering an internship program that allows people from all backgrounds to participate. As such, all CEPR internships are paid and interns are eligible for reimbursement of health insurance plan costs. Full-time interns will receive $3,033.59 per month. Up to $332.91 per month is available for health insurance plan costs. Monthly compensation and health plan reimbursement will be pro-rated if part-time.
Closing Date of Position: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until, at latest, (Friday October 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM, Eastern time).
In rare, extenuating circumstances, the application period may be extended or shortened. In the event that the application period is shortened, CEPR will update this posting to notify candidates that they have seven calendar days remaining to apply.
To Apply: Submit the following, in a single PDF file with the document title “(Full Name)_International Program Intern_Application” via CEPR’s ONLINE APPLICATION:
How can the US improve its foreign policy toward Latin America?
Or
What are some of the major economic challenges that developing countries are facing today and what can be done at the national and/or global levels to address them?
Please do not submit additional information apart from the items listed above. You may address your cover letter to the International Program Intern Search Committee, if you wish.
Search committees usually make a decision within three weeks of the deadline of the application. If you have any questions, please email [email protected], the contact for the International Program Intern Search Committee. Absolutely no calls, faxes, or additional emails please.
Organization Description: CEPR was established in 1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people’s lives. In order for citizens to effectively exercise their voices in a democracy, it is necessary that they be informed about the problems and choices that they face. An informed public should then be able to choose policies that lead to an improving quality of life, both for people within the United States, and around the world.
Toward this end, CEPR conducts both professional research and public education so that the public is better prepared to choose among the various policy options. The professional research is oriented towards filling important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and social problems, or the impact of specific policies, both domestically and globally. The public education portion of CEPR’s mission is to present the findings of professional research, both by CEPR and others, in a manner that allows broad segments of the public to know exactly what is at stake in major policy debates. As part of its public education initiative, CEPR utilizes research findings and analysis to challenge the myths, assumptions, policies and institutions that perpetuate economic and social inequality.
CEPR’s founding scholars include Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot, and Robert Pollin, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts.
CEPR is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
