Summer 2018 Internship - Strategic Convening Department: Strategic Convening Location: Washington, DC Job Type: Internship START YOUR APPLICATION Reports To: Program Assistant, Strategic Convening Description: GMFs Strategic Convening Team in our Washington DC office seeks an intern to work on the administrative and logistical coordination of organization-wide convening and events.The intern will work closely with all senior GMF staff and provide event assistance and research, logistical and administrative support as needed and irrespective of program. The intern will also play a part in preparations for GMFs annual Brussels Forum. The internship is a unique opportunity to be in direct contact with the senior international policy community. The Strategic Convening intern can also benefit from the Washington foreign policy environment and attend various foreign policy-related events. The intern will be working with a database system and will therefore be provided with database training. The Internship is unpaid, but offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international affairs. Responsibilities: * Maintaining contact database. * Completing administrative and logistical duties * Assisting GMF staff with events implementation. * Preparing briefing materials, program templates and newsletters. * Assisting with scheduling * Assisting with research and analysis Requirements * Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) is essential. * Proficiency in HTML/CSS, Drupal or WordPress a plus but not required. * Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills; and must be creative, organized, committed and responsible. * Experience in event management a plus. * Experience in database systems preferred. * Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Start and Length of the Internship * Preferred starting date: May 14, 2018. * Preferred length of internship: 4 months w/ option of renewal. GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. START YOUR APPLICATION