Research Intern

Ploughshares Fund is seeking an intern for the Spring Semester.  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, conducting research on arms control and international security for articles, books and testimonies, as well as aiding in the daily operations of the Ploughshares Washington office.  The intern will report directly to the Project Manager.
 
Responsibilities

- Provide research support to the President and Project Manager
- Carry out web-based research on arms control and nonproliferation
- Compile and track data
- Monitor arms control-related activities, developments and legislation pertinent to the field  
- Attend grantee events as necessary and prepare summary briefs for posting on Ploughshares website
- Provide support to the Project Manager and Program Assistant in planning and executing events and meetings, including                                                 creating and distributing mailings, tracking event progress and organizing follow-up activities
- Help maintain the President’s product database, track all media appearances and update the President’s page on the                        website  
- Assist the Research Assistant with research tasks as needed    
- Perform other duties as necessary
 
Requirements

- Exceptional organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in using internet research resources
- Ability to learn and keep abreast of nuclear nonproliferation and arms control, as well as the policy and projects of                 Ploughshares Fund
- Willingness to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple priorities in an efficient manner
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Mac OSX
- Flexibility, good judgment and positive attitude required
 
Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong background in national security, arms control and nonproliferation is highly preferred
 
To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, an unofficial transcript and a list of three references to intern@ploughshares.org.  For more information about Ploughshares Fund, visit our website, www.ploughshares.org.

The Research Intern will be expected to work at least 20 hours a week and will receive a stipend.