Salary: $17.80 per hour
Start Date: January 13, 2025
End Date: May 2025
Location: Washington, DC

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is accepting applications for qualified students (advanced undergraduate or graduate) interested in being a part-time (20-25 hours/week), in-person or hybrid Staff Assistant intern for the Scholars and Academic Relations office. 

The Wilson Center is a non-partisan research institution that has stood as the living memorial to President Woodrow Wilson since 1968. The Office of Scholars and Academic Relations is responsible for managing and supporting the Wilson Center's fellowship and internship programs, as well as maintaining relationships with external partners. 

This internship will take place on an in-person/hybrid basis, therefore students attending universities in the Washington Metro area are highly encouraged to apply. The hours are flexible and can be conducive to a student’s full-time schedule. Possibility of extension for a second semester.

Daily tasks for this internship vary, so flexibility and a willingness to learn are important qualities for intern applicants. 

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Internship Coordinator with onboarding, orientation, support, and activities for Wilson Center interns
• Assisting in the development of strategic partnerships
• Developing recruitment and marketing materials for internships and fellowships 
• Assisting with the annual Fellowship competition
• Recruiting and onboarding interns for the scholars and other program offices at the Center, under the supervision of our Intern Coordinator
• Assisting in managing the Alumni Database 
• Providing back-up for the Wilson Center’s Front Desk
• Providing assistance in organizing Wilson Center-wide events as needed, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and adaptable 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Interest in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace 
• Experience with graphic design preferred
• Strong interest in international relations and public policy preferred   

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, recent graduate (within one calendar year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program.
• International students are eligible, but they must hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa and appropriate work authorization. All international students must obtain written permission from their Designated School Official or Responsible Visa Officer at their university stating that they are in valid immigration status and eligible to do an internship at the Center. The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and follows equal opportunity employment guidelines in the selection of its interns.

Application Instructions

To apply, send your resume, a cover letter describing your availability and how you could contribute to our team and what you are looking to gain from the internship, and a 2-3 page writing sample (excerpts from longer papers are acceptable). Please include a brief list of professional references, complete with their title, affiliation, and email address (preferably from a professor and/or a recent employer). Clearly state what dates and times you are available to work. Please submit application documents as PDF files.

Please submit all materials together to Claudia Del Pozo at internships@wilsoncenter.org. For more information about the Wilson Center, please visit us at www.wilsoncenter.org.