Employment

Internships

We are currently accepting applications for internships.

The U.S. Office on Colombia offers spring, summer and fall unpaid internships to indepenent and motivated individuals. Interns have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the working of the office and have, in the past, been responsible for compiling weekly news reports, coordinating delegations to Colombia, arranging speaker's tours in the U.S. for visiting Colombians, translating documents, following legislation, or otherwise assisting USOC's goals. As with any internship there are some administrative duties, however, they are relatively small.

Qualifications

• Capacity to work independently and take initiative Whilst interns will be supervised, they may often be given the opportunity to develop tasks independently. Candidates should flourish in such an environment.
• Organization Candidates must be able to manage and prioritize a series of different tasks.
• Spanish competency Although it is not required that interns be fluent, a working knowledge of Spanish is essential in the bilingual office environment.
• Writing skills
• Commitment to human rights
• Professional yet positive attitude Interns may have to represent the office at various functions and must reflect the same level of professionalism.

Please note: Extensive knowledge of Colombia is not required for this internship, however some understanding of the situation is useful.

To Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, telephone numbers for two references and a brief (1-2 page) writing sample to the address below

Our Mailing Address:
U.S. Office on Colombia
1326 9th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001 USA
Tel: 202-232-8090
Fax: 202-232-7530
Email: Send an email

The cover letter should include:

• An acknowledgement that the internship is unpaid
• Projected dates for the internship (spring, summer or fall)
• A brief summary of how you meet the qualifications noted above

Deadlines

• Spring: Dec. 31
• Summer: April 30
• Fall: August 31

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The U.S. Office on Colombia is an independent non-profit organization, not affiliated with any political party, that seeks to educate U.S. policymakers, the media and the U.S. public about the impact of U.S. policy on Colombia.