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Water 2017 Internship
Project Name: Water 2017, an initiative of Advocates for
Development Assistance
Position: Intern
Location: Washington DC
Status: Non-Exempt; Temporary Full-Time
Water 2017 is a one-year initiative of Advocates for Development
Assistance aiming to elevate and mainstream global water security across U.S.
foreign policy. Water 2017 will strengthen actions by the U.S. government and
private American citizens to improve global water security, and encourage the
Trump Administration and the U.S. Congress to prioritize to an unprecedented
level the role of water in international development and diplomacy.
Water 2017’s efforts will lead to a higher and more effective
response to global water challenges by President Trump, the U.S. Congress, as
well as by key U.S. government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge
Corporation, the State Department, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, and others.
Water 2017 is seeking a full-time, paid intern (preferably senior undergraduate
or graduate student) to assist with a wide range of projects that support our
advocacy, communications, and research efforts. The intern will support the CEO
and Deputy Director. The internship will have a start date in late April or
early May, and will run through June 30, 2017.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
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Research global water and U.S. foreign policy initiatives, past
and present
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Help write, edit, and format materials for administration and congressional
meetings
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Research new global water leadership opportunities and areas for
integration between water and other development, diplomacy, and national security
priorities
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Represent Water 2017 at relevant meetings, meet DC water leaders,
and brainstorm collaborations
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Support Water 2017’s education and advocacy programs. These could
include learning events; high profile advocacy events; outreach to the U.S.
government, businesses, foundations, civic/faith groups, advocacy partners;
and/or standalone communications initiatives.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Your interests should include:
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Policy advocacy
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U.S. foreign policy
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International development
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Global water security as both a threat and a leadership
opportunity
The successful candidate will be a student (undergraduate senior
or graduate student) in public policy, public health, and/or international
affairs.
Successful completion of a writing test will be required.
You must be eligible to work or intern in the U.S.
The Water 2017 office is located in downtown Washington DC.
How to Apply
Please send résumé and cover letter detailing your interests to
John Oldfield at joldfield@Water2017.org.
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Advocates for Development Assistance is a project of the New
Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative
public-interest projects and grant-making programs. The New Venture Fund is
committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to
creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us
to realize our potential. The New Venture Fund's work environment is safe and
open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of races,
ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities,
beliefs, religions, faiths and ideologies, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds
and levels of physical ability.
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