Internships with the Latin America Program

APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL 2024 PAID INTERNSHIP ARE NOW CLOSED. 

The Latin America Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars internship application process is now closed for the Fall 2024 cycle. Internships for the Fall 2024 cycle are in person with telework flexibility for up to 1 day a week. 

Internships are designed to provide the individuals selected with the opportunity for practical experience in an environment that successfully mixes academic study with public policy. Please note this is a PAID internship. 

*Internships are closed to all US citizens and permanent residents and qualified international students with F-1 or J-1 visas.

Application Deadlines:
 

• Spring Semester

• Summer Semester

• Fall Semester: CLOSED

Latin America Program and Argentina Project intern(s)

Description:

The Latin America Program (LAP) seeks an intern(s) to provide general administrative and research support.  The intern will gain valuable experience in a variety of projects such as conference organization, library and Internet research, assistance with the preparation of publications, and administrative assignments (data entry, proofreading, website management, event planning) in support of Center activities. Internships also provide opportunities to attend events within the Wilson Center and around Washington. Please note that this is an paid internship.

Qualifications:

Applicants should possess an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on Latin American issues, particularly political economy, trade, rule of law, migration, and social and economic development. Successful applicants should have strong research and writing skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collectively as part of group. Strong writing skills and language ability in both Spanish and English are preferred. Applicants must also be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, a recent graduate (within the last year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program.

No phone calls or emails please.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. An individual selected for a paid internship will be expected to present proper evidence establishing employability prior to being appointed.

The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and follows equal opportunity employment guidelines in the selection of its interns. Internships are open to all US citizens and permanent residents and qualified international students with F-1 or J-1 visas.