Opportunities
OPEN FACULTY / STAFF POSITIONS AT DSCA REGIONAL CENTERS
THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO OPEN TERM OR PERMANENT POSITIONS AT THE PERRY CENTER
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INTERNSHIPS
The Perry Center’s internship program is an opportunity for highly motivated undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain valuable experience working on defense and security issues affecting the Americas. Interns will work in a multicultural and multilingual environment, regularly interacting with civilian and military officials from the Americas and other regions of the world. Interns will also have the opportunity to sit in on various lectures, courses, and professional development sessions hosted by the Perry Center and the National Defense University.
The Perry Center offers two types of internships: research and communications/multimedia. Applicants may apply to both internships if interested.
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP:
The Perry Center is seeking research interns to support academic projects, publications, and courses related to security and defense in the Western Hemisphere. Research interns will work with Perry Center faculty members, supporting the Center’s mission to educate senior civilian and military officials, as well as inform US policy and DoD activities in the region.
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COMMUNICATIONS/MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP:
The Perry Center’s Alumni and Educational Outreach Office is seeking a communications/multimedia intern who is full of creative ideas and eager to contribute on a large scale. The intern will assist with tasks related to public relations, marketing, and outreach. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.
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The Fine Print
Interns may receive academic credit for their work at the Perry Center. Interns must make arrangements with their academic institution and provide the Perry Center with the necessary paperwork.
At least 20 hours per week. We understand that interns may have other commitments, such as academic coursework and paid employment. The Perry Center tries to be very flexible with scheduling issues. Please keep in mind, however, that we favor interns who can regularly commit at least 20 hours/week).
Internships at the Perry Center are unpaid.
Send a resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and a short writing sample (3-5 pages) to Emily Smith, Internship Coordinator, at emily.f.smith.civ@ndu.edu. Please indicate for which type of internship you wish to apply, as well as your work availability and research interests, if applicable.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, though the most successful applicants will have submitted their application materials by the following dates:
- Summer internships (May/June – August): April 15
- Fall internships (August/September – December): July 15
- Spring internships (January – May): November 15
If you have any questions, please email Emily at the aforementioned e-mail address, or call +1.202.685.4661