1. World Affairs Council of Jacksonville
Global Think Tank Summer Internship
The Global Think Tank Summer Internship is a small, selective internship program for students (grad and undergrad) and
recent graduates interested in gaining first-hand experience in nonprofit administration, project management and international
affairs. Candidates must be highly motivated to work independently and demonstrate excellent research and analysis as well
as project management skills. Internships are unpaid. Interns work independently and in teams. Council staff will do their
best to match the qualifications and interests of our interns with research and admin projects to which they can contribute
most. This is an excellent opportunity for those students who are planning to attend graduate schoolin international relatio ns,
public policy, law schooland/or work in an international organization.
GLOBAL THINK TANK INTERNSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE SUMMER TERM ONLY.
Ideal for International Relations, Political Science, Communication, Global Health and Public Administration majors. The
interns meet on Friday mornings (9 AM – noon)to review progress and discuss careeroriented issues and other topics of
interest. Throughout the week, individual check-in sessions will be scheduled with Council staff. The duration of the
internship is 10 weeks and the time commitment ranges from 10-15 hours a week. The work schedule is flexible with the vast
majority of the assignments being done off-site, at home or at a library. Interns are entitled to attend (free of charge)
programs offered by the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville and access resources provided by the national World Affairs
Councils of America’s network. Interns need to have access to phones,computers and internet outside of the Council office,
and commit to self-driven reporting.
Please indicate which projects from the projects listed below you would like to be considered for—they must be in rank
order. Acceptance to the program will be made on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Summer 2015 Projects
Duration: June 1 – August 14 (10 Weeks)
Projects
Educational Programming
Responsible for researching and developing educational programs for local high schoolstudents and teachers that concentrate
on foreign affairs and global economic trends. A keen interest in international topics and strong commitment to fostering
education are a prerequisite. Members of this group understand issues ofglobal significance, recognize and apply multiple
perspectives to problem solving, and translate ideas and findings into appropriate individual and collaborative actions to
create impactful programs.
Communications & PR
Responsible for editing of Council’s collateral and website. Strong writing skills and a background in editing are vital for
members of this group. Experience in developing a comprehensive communications plan, knowledge of web development,
and the ability to think outside the box are a plus. Responsible for creating visually appealing materials for education
programs and communication with donors and membership.
Development
Members of this group understand the challenge of identifying appropriate funders, matching the proposalpackage and
addressing detailed reporting requirements. Responsible for researching funding sources (grant writing, sponsorship
opportunities)for upcoming Council programs, preparing the Ask and developing/refining evaluation tools and processes.
About the World Affairs Council
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville is a nonpartisan,nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote an
understanding ofthe world and its people and to engage citizens of Northeast Florida in becoming betterinformed
participants in the global community. The Council is a growing organization with more than 1,000 members, drawing from
across Northeast Florida. Our Board of Directors includes ambassadors,senior military officers, business &community
leaders and government officials. As a vital hub for civic and corporate leadership in Northeast Florida, our members value
the opportunity to connect with other internationally minded citizens.