The Carter Center - Americas Program Internship

Background:

Americas, China, Conflict Resolution, Democracy, Human Rights, Peace Programs Development

The mission of the Americas Program is to work toward the collective protection and promotion of meaningful democracy in the Western Hemisphere. The Americas Program strives to enhance the quality of democracy and its ability to improve the lives of individuals by sustaining democracies and crisis prevention, by promoting democracy through effective citizenship with particular emphasis on the right of access to information, and by building regional consensus.

Number of interns: 1-2

Please note that while you only have the opportunity to apply to the Americas Program, you may choose to indicate in your Short Essay if you have a preference to work with the Access to Information Initiative.

Number of Interns per Semester: 5-6, including Access to Information interns

Eligibility:

A background in Latin American and Caribbean studies is favored
Studies that concentrate on international relations, development, and political sciences
The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish
For interested Access to Information Project interns, a background in international law, development, or public administration also is favored, as is an interest in and beyond the Americas.