Foreign Policy, Communications, and Delegation Planning Internships
The Center for Democracy in the Americas (CDA) is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution that promotes a U.S. policy toward Cuba based on engagement and recognition of Cuba’s sovereignty and relations with Latin America based on mutual respect. Since its founding in 2006, CDA has stood for the proposition that normalized relations with Cuba is in the U.S. national interest and that normalization offers the best opportunity for Cubans to write the next chapter in their own country’s future.
CDA offers seasonal internship positions (Fall, Spring, and Summer) for qualified undergraduate candidates. CDA interns work with senior staff – working to change Cuba policy with Members of Congress, planning trips, and communicating our goals with policymakers and the public. In addition to substantive work, interns are also assigned essential administrative duties that build the nuts-and-bolts skills necessary to run a nonprofit organization.
The intern will be selected based on knowledge of Latin America policy and history, work experience, Spanish language and computer skills, and academic performance. Preference is given to those candidates who are available to work at least 25 hours per week.
Below you will find a description of the kind of candidate we are seeking. We would like interns who are available to begin working in mid-May or June, and last three to four months. Internships are unpaid, but CDA does provide a stipend to interns to help cover transportation costs.
We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until March 15th.
We offer internships in three areas: Policy and Advocacy; Communications and Social Media; and Travel Planning and Coordination.
At the end of the internship, CDA will complete any evaluations or paperwork necessary for the intern to receive academic credit for their work.
Specific Duties
- Help CDA draft and edit the Cuba Central Newsblast and other communications activities
- Assist with preparation for delegations to Cuba, conferences, and other events
- Report on developments in legislation pertaining to Cuba
- Attend and report on meetings of various coalitions interested in lifting the Cuba travel ban, congressional hearings and other meetings pertaining to Cuba.
- Update and maintain CDA website and social media sites
- Other duties as needed
Requirements
- Strong Attention to detail
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Basic knowledge of Latin American history and society
- Interest in and respect for the current complex political, economic and social situation in Cuba
- Flexibility and willingness to perform clerical tasks with a positive attitude
- Working knowledge of Windows-based programs
- Working knowledge of Spanish (highly preferable)
How to Apply
Candidates may begin the application process by submitting the following:
- Cover letter including information on any special skills you would bring to the internship, dates and times of availability, and a ranking of your internship area interests (see above)
- Resume including references
- Short writing sample in English: 3-5 pages, content should be relevant
- Transcript(s): may be unofficial, and may come separate from or later than the rest of your materials
- [OPTIONAL] Recommendation letter(s): may come separate from or later than the rest of your materials
For questions regarding this internship and to submit application materials, please contact Mx. Alejandrx Urruti at intern@democracyinamericas.org.