Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:
Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.
IRI is creating student and employee partnerships that facilitate growth and development of IRI’s future leadership. The intern will support the work of IRI’s Center for Global Impact Division's Technical Advancement Practice.
This position will start on January 21, 2025, for no more than sixteen (16) weeks and may not be extended. Interns are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, with a preference for full-time availability at 30 hours per week. This is a paid position, at $17.50 per hour. The internship will end on May 9, 2025.
This role is based in Washington, DC or virtually in the US and requires current work authorization for the United States.
Both Hybrid and Virtual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Position Requirements:
Current student in or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in relevant field of study
Excellent verbal and written skills in English
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills
Passion and commitment to democracy promotion.
Ability to manage time effectively, complete tasks with minimal oversight, and communicate clearly and consistently in a virtual work environment.
Responsibilities:
Assist researching a variety of topics for briefing papers, program proposals, and reports
Support key record keeping functions of the division, including taking minutes at staff meetings, external events, and cleaning databases (contact lists, program inventory, etc.)
Monitor media outlets for news on topics assigned, which may include corruption/kleptocracy, technology and democracy, countering foreign authoritarian influence, political parties, elections, governance, protest movements, environmental/climate change challenges, youth engagement, conflict prevention and stabilization, etc.
Assist in preparing reports and presentations, including drafting and editing reports for external publication
Assist staff with program administration and events, including interview coding, event planning, activity reports, and other logistics tasks as needed
Develop original analytical pieces for public outlets in coordination with Center staff.
Learning Outcomes:
Acquire knowledge of the democracy and governance field of international development including aspects related to program management, monitoring and evaluation, program and business development, and external affairs.
Experience in key project administration skills employers look for in entry level candidates.
IRI Total Compensation
The salary for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s professional experience, qualifications, education and other business needs along with internal equity considerations. Employees are not typically hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are made based on the aforementioned considerations.
IRI offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, sick and personal) medical/dental/vision insurance, 403(b), and other benefits to eligible US-based employees. Please visit our website to learn more about our benefits offerings.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
