CRDF Global is seeking candidates for its 2024 Summer Internship Program in support of our Development Division. The internship will be located in our Arlington, Virginia office and will begin on June 3^rd and end on August 30^th, 2024. We work in a hybrid environment that provides employees with a weekly mix of in-office and remote work.

The Development & Exchanges (D&E) intern within the Development Division will work with the D&E team to assist in project implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and research for current and future opportunities. The D&E team implements professional exchange programs, fellowships, research grant competitions, webinars, and workshops, to name a few, in support of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, DOS; the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, DOS; the Agricultural Research Service, USDA; and the US Forest Service, USDA.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who can work both independently and as part of the team to assist with the development and coordination of international projects and who enjoys working in a challenging environment.

 Major Responsibilities:

• Administrative project support including, but not limited to materials development, virtual platform development, data management, etc.
• Research for projects and business development on a variety of topics
• Support for creation of communication and social media content
• Gathering and organizing data for monitoring and evaluation efforts, including reports
• Managing Salesforce database entries for project participant and resource tracking
• Event planning and organizing, including alumni engagement events
• Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in related field
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week with a maximum of 28 hours per week
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required

CRDF Global pays interns at a rate of $17.50 per hour.

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status. All positions require US work authorization and CRDF Global does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Unless otherwise stated, all positions are based in our Arlington, Virginia location. We work in a hybrid environment that provides employees with a weekly mix of in-office and remote work.