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New York Summer Internship

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Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary
The Intern will have the opportunity to become involved with diverse activities associated with the research and production of the three main annual surveys produced in the New York office: Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, and Countries at the Crossroads. Assigned duties will depend on the particular prior experiences and skills of the intern. There are 5 open NY Internship positions.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct Internet research on topics relevant to Freedom House publications
  • Prepare summaries of materials gathered through research
  • Proofread and edit documents for relevance and accuracy
  • Assist with the development of presentation materials
  • Assist with other administrative activities such as data entry and mailings


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or graduate school experience may be necessary for the level of research needed
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
  • Demonstrated experience conducting Internet research through search engines such as LexisNexis
  • Background or interest in international affairs and human rights

Contact Details

Email:
recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing NY Intern. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.

EOE M/F/D/V

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