Genocide Prevention Intern, Spring 2018

Length: Spring Internship January 8, 2018 to May 15, 2018

Location: Washington DC

UNPAID Part Time Internship for Undergraduates or Graduates

Must work: 30 (min) – 40 (max) hours a week

Applications for the SPRING 2018 is now open. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling bases.

Deadline to Apply is November 16, 2017

To be eligible to participate in the Internship Program, students must meet the three following enrollment criteria:

·         The student must be 18 years or older currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university

• The student must have completed at least the first semester of their freshman year (At least at the time of application)
• Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States

Office/Division Summary

The mission of the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide is to alert the national conscience, influence policy makers, and stimulate worldwide action to confront and halt acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes. We seek to strengthen the efforts of global civil society to prevent genocide, increase public awareness and shape attitudes about genocide, and promote the importance of prevention. We also work to make the prevention of genocide a core foreign policy priority for leaders around the world through a multipronged program of research, education, and outreach. Interns will assist with each of these objectives while learning about various contemporary conflicts and the latest developments in the field of genocide prevention.

Duties, and Responsibilities for the role

Interns will work with the Simon-Skjodt Center staff on a variety projects and activities related to genocide prevention and response including research, outreach and education initiatives, and administrative support.

Minimum Qualifications for the role

·         Applicants must have a strong interest in genocide and its prevention or in related fields, such as conflict resolution, political science or international affairs.

·         Excellent communication, writing and research skills are required as well as a familiarity with cases of contemporary genocide.

·         Detailed knowledge of a region that has experienced or is at risk of genocide or a mass atrocity is a plus.

Requirements

·         Must be able to pass a background check

To Apply, Please Submit

·         A Resume highlighting your experience

·         Cover letter addressing: How would an Internship at United States Holocaust Museum support your future aspirations?

Special Note: please send the items listed above with “Prevention of Genocide Intern” in the subject line in one email to jobs@ushmm.org.

For more information about the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, please visit www.ushmm.org. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This position is open to all qualified individuals. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must possess sufficient legal documentation and permission to work in the United States (and provide if requested).