Open Position: NDN/NPI Economic Policy Intern

Economic Policy Intern, Spring Semester 2013, 15-20 hours/week minimum, unpaid

About the Position: NDN and the New Policiy Institute seek a part-time intern who will focus on economic policy and general research assistance.  The intern will learn from NDN’s years of economic and globalization research and join the team in better defining this moment of North American relations and exploring the possibilities of the current US global trade agenda. He/she will report to the 21st Century Border Initiative Policy Director.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is an upperclass undergraduate student or current graduate student with a background in economics and political science, with an interest in the Americas. He/she must possess strong research and writing skills, and be able to work independently and communicate with high level staff both at NDN and elsewhere. Knowledge of social media desired. Spanish proficiency is a plus.

To apply, please send cover letter (including your schedule availability), resume, and brief writing sample (1000 words max.) to ebuckhout@ndn.org by January 30th.