Office of Institutional Advancement Internship
Institute of World Politics – Office of Institutional Advancement, Internship
We are seeking motivated interns to join IWP’s Office of Institutional Advancement! This internship provides hands-on experience in relationship management, prospect outreach, and National Security topics. We’re excited to meet candidates who are flexible, professional, and eager to learn.
Commitment:
- 20-25 hours per week, in-person
- January-May 2025
Responsibilities:
- Assist with annual mailings (mail merge, packing, sending)
- Manage and update Excel sheets
- Represent IWP at events
- Order supplies for mailings and marketing
- Occasionally assist with light lifting and moving
- Coordinate with IWP’s Events and Communications Office
- Review and format documents
- Draft communications using templates
- Support daily operations as needed
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Ability to commute to Washington, D.C.
- Availability: 20-25 hours/week, Mon-Fri
Preferred Experience:
- Office administrative experience (not mandatory)
Benefits:
- Up to 8 IWP course credits covered (value: $10,400). Those who complete all coursework and receive a minimum of a B+ will receive reserve credit at IWP when they enroll in IWP following the internship. This offer only applies to courses taken during the time of the internship.
- Access to all IWP guest lectures and events, including informational career sessions by organizations that may include the State Department, CIA, FBI, DIA, Department of Energy, National Counter Terrorism Center, USAID, or others.
- Private tours of the Pentagon, the Department of Justice, the Capitol Building, and others, led by IWP alumni who work for these organizations. Tours vary per semester.
- Opportunities to network with professionals from agencies like the CIA, FBI, State Department, and more
Application Deadline:
- January 10, 2025 (Apply early; spots are limited)