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Opportunities at AFPC


Opportunities at AFPC

Internships at the American Foreign Policy Council

Unpaid internship positions are available year round. Hours are flexible with interns expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Candidates should have a strong interest in foreign policy and national security. Knowledge of Russian, Mandarin, Arabic or Farsi is helpful.


Responsibilities vary depending on program schedule, but may include:
  • general administrative support
  • special events planning
  • editorial assistance with publications
  • logistical support of foreign delegations in Washington
  • foreign policy research and writing

Interested candidates are requested to submit (by mail, fax or e-mail) the following:

  • cover letter
  • resume
  • writing sample (ten pages or less)

 Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications for the Fall 2010 internship positions will no longer be accepted. The deadline for the Winter/Spring 2011 internship program is November 1.

Richard Harrison
Research Fellow and Program Officer
American Foreign Policy Council
509 C Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Fax: 202-543-1007
Email: internships@afpc.org