Government Affairs, Operations, or Communications Intern

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Hiring Company: American Task Force on Lebanon

One-liner: The American Task Force on Lebanon is a non sectarian US nonprofit that advances a robust US Lebanon relationship through policy and advocacy in Washington. The internship program offers young adults the opportunity to engage in U.S. foreign policy and U.S.-Lebanon relations, with responsibilities including data management, content creation, and tracking legislation.

Why Join Us:

• Non sectarian, non partisan 501c3 nonprofit focused on strengthening a robust US Lebanon relationship.

• Policy work spans governance, economic recovery, security, and human development in Lebanon.

• Led by President Edward M. Gabriel, former US ambassador to Morocco.

Role Responsibilities

• Data Management: Compiling and organizing data and maintaining internal records

• Annual Dinner Preparation: Helping with logistics in planning and executing ATFL’s Annual Dinner such as letter drafting, vendor communications, and sorting attendee information

• Office Operations: Assisting with various tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the office

• Research and Analysis: Monitoring developments in US foreign policy, Lebanon, and the Middle East and analyzing implications for US-Lebanon relations

• Content creation: Drafting newsletters, social media posts, press releases, and other communication materials using Canva etc. programs

• Social media management: Scheduling content, monitoring engagement, and researching trending topics

• Research and analysis: Monitoring developments in U.S. foreign policy, Lebanon, and the Middle East and analyzing implications for U.S.-Lebanon relations

• Administrative tasks: Handling database management, general office duties, and other tasks as assigned

• Tracking Legislation: Monitoring and summarizing relevant Congressional legislation, as well as tracking the progress of bills through the legislative process

• Attending Hearings and Events: Observing and summarizing congressional hearings, briefings, and other events related to policy

• Meeting Coordination: Assisting with the planning and coordination of meetings with government officials and other stakeholders

• Research and Analysis: Monitoring developments in U.S. foreign policy, Lebanon, and the Middle East and analyzing implications for U.S.-Lebanon relations

• Administrative Tasks: Handling database management, general office duties, and other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Please submit a resume, cover letter, and school transcript to info@atfl.org. Indicate on your cover letter which internship position you are applying for. Please do not apply through this site

• Must be a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate in a relevant field (International Relations/Affairs, Political Science, Government, Middle Eastern Studies, etc.)

• Must be based in the Washington, D.C. area for the duration of the internship

• Must be able to work at ATFL's office at least twice a week, including Wednesdays

• Must commit at least 15 hours per week for a minimum of three months

• Familiarity with U.S. foreign policy, Lebanon, and the Middle East

Preferred

• Program and Operations Intern: Must be highly organized and detail-oriented

• Communications Intern: Must be proficient in social media and have basic graphic design skills

• Government Affairs Intern: Must have basic knowledge of the legislative and executive branches of government