About the role#
The National Endowment for Democracy is seeking an intern to support the International Forum for Democratic Studies. This role assists with event coordination, digital media production, and research tasks. You will work directly with the Forum team to bridge the gap between academic research and democracy practice. This is a paid position starting in early January 2027 for a maximum of sixteen weeks.
What you'll do#
- Provide administrative support for public and private events.
- Create digital graphics and content for social media channels.
- Edit event footage and videos for the web, social media, and Substack.
- Draft and copy-edit text for online posts.
- Conduct research for Forum workstreams and Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows.
- Assist fellows with the development of presentation materials and products.
What you'll need#
- Current student or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in a relevant field such as political science or history.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Strong knowledge of audiovisual tools like Canva or Adobe Premiere.
- Familiarity with commercial AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- An editorial eye and design sensibility for digital communications.
- Ability to manage time, work with minimal oversight, and communicate in a professional environment.
- Interest in democracy studies and support work.
Location & details#
- This internship is based in Washington, DC.
- The role is primarily on-site with some flexibility for remote work.
- Interns must be based in the Washington, DC area for the duration of the term.
- Hours range from 20 to 32 hours per week.
- Compensation is $17.95 per hour.
About National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy is a private nonprofit foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 1983, the organization supports democratic institutions through grantmaking. It provides over 1,900 grants annually to non-governmental groups across more than 90 countries. The foundation serves as a resource for activists, scholars, and practitioners focused on democracy and human rights.
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