The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan.

GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship. In addition, GMF supports a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies.

Founded in 1972 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has seven offices in Europe: Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, and Warsaw. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm.

GMF’s Urban and Regional Policy Program (URP) serves as a key resource and network builder for individuals and groups who make, influence, and implement urban and regional policy in the United States and Europe. The program promotes practical, hands-on exchanges and networking activities, supports policy analysis on pressing urban challenges, and convenes high-level policymakers and opinion-makers to inform current policy debates.

The URP team is currently seeking two interns for Summer 2013.  The Interns will have the opportunity to gain an increased understanding of the policy process in a broad variety of American and European regions; to hone web writing and online communications skills; to network with leaders in the government, business, non-profit, and philanthropic sectors; and to engage with DC’s vibrant public policy community.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assisting the Director in preparing for department panels during the 2013 GMF Atlantic Dialogues conference;
• Conducting research on urban and regional policy practices implemented in communities on both sides of the Atlantic;
• Supporting events planning and implementation (e.g. luncheon panel discussions, weeklong study trips);
• Supporting URP team in the implementation of ongoing programming;
• Updating the URP website and blog with summaries of best practices, case studies, and relevant news items;
• Maintaning the URP contacts database; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Strong interest in Urban Regional policy (e.g. planning, mobility, housing, social exclusion, economic development, education, etc.) and U.S. Federal/EU frameworks for urban/regional policies and funding.
• Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability to work well under deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and written skills.
• Experience in web writing/design or online communications.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to independently and as part of team complete long-term writing and research projects.
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in Spanish highly desired.

Start and length of internship:

• Preferred starting date: June 2013
• Preferred time commitment: at least 30 hours per week between 9 AM to 5 PM for at least three months

Application Process:

To be considered, please submit your cover letter and resume (as one document) by applying online at https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=6833132. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only contact candidates of interest.

GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.