Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Citizens for Global Solutions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively committed to promoting diversity, and strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from minority groups.

In general, we accept resumes for available positions only.

 
OFFICE COORDINATOR

Citizens for Global Solutions is seeking a Office Coordinator to work out of its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The Office Coordinator will report to the Executive Vice President and be responsible for performing office administration functions, including administering the day-to-day operations of the organization, maintaining relationships with vendors and service providers, overseeing the maintenance of the offices, facilities and office equipment, coordinating employee benefits and time records, calendaring events and deadlines, and maintaining office files (paper and electronic).  In addition to Office Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of projects that involve analyzing facts and circumstances and recommending a course of action. In addition, the Office Coordinator will assist in developing and improving office policies and procedures, oversee the hiring of student interns, collaborate with the part-time bookkeeper, and supervise several outside contractors (who handle matters from compliance filings to yard maintenance).   

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and a demonstrated interest in organization management.   We are looking for candidates who are organized and disciplined, possess good verbal and written communication skills, and can operate independently to complete tasks and solve problems.  As a relatively small organization, we are seeking candidates who are collegial, collaborative and able to handle multiple tasks and spontaneous demands.  Experience with international issues and nonprofit organizations and enthusiasm for the organization's goals may be valuable.  An annual salary of $26,000 and generous benefits (health, vacation, etc.) are offered.

Citizens for Global Solutions embraces a vision of a world in which nations work together to abolish war, protect our rights and freedoms, and solve the problems facing humanity that no nation alone can solve.  To this end, Citizens for Global Solutions educates Americans about our global interdependence, communicates global concerns to elected officials, and develops proposals to strengthen and reform international institutions.

Candidates for Office Coordinator should send a letter describing their interest and qualifications, a resume, and a salary history to Robert A. Enholm, Executive Vice President, at jobs@globalsolutions.org.  Please note “Office Coordinator” in the subject line of the message.  Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates should be U.S. citizens or in possession of a visa that permits them to work in the U.S.

Citizens for Global Solutions Internships, Summer 2010

Internships are integral in the work being done at Citizens for Global Solutions. We strive to make your time here invaluable to not only CGS, but to your future as well by creating a quality learning environment. We are seeking full-time or part-time interns for a substantive and challenging experience that will help build your professional skills. Citizens for Global Solutions envisions and advocates for a world where the U.S. works as an equal partner along side friends and allies to create a more just and secure world. We seek to empower Americans to recognize and address the inevitable local impact of seemingly distant global issues.  Our policy areas include: the International Criminal Court, human rights, climate change, global peacekeeping, nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament, and United Nations reform.

We are looking to fill the following internship positions:

• Development Internship- Researching, analyzing and summarizing CGS supporters; scheduling meetings and making introductory phone calls to potential and existing supporters; work to increase our membership base; identify potential foundations partnerships; write grant inquiries and proposals; supporting the efforts of the Development Coordinator; among many other duties. Must possess knowledge of U.S. politics and/or international affairs; excellent written and oral skills; general computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; the ability to work collaboratively and under pressure of deadline; and, independence to take on and complete projects. Must be an undergraduate, graduate student or recent graduate with an academic focus in political science, international relations or a related social sciences degree.

• Programs Internship- Writing press releases, fact sheets, and/or briefing papers; update Global Solutions website with new content; supporting programs management and implementation; staying up to date on our policy issues; supporting the efforts of the Programs Department; among many other duties. Must possess knowledge of U.S. politics and/or international affairs; excellent written and oral skills; general computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; the ability to work collaboratively and under pressure of deadline; and, independence to take on and complete projects. Must be an undergraduate, graduate student or recent graduate with an academic focus in political science, international relations or a related social sciences degree.

• Outreach Internship- Creating, writing and backstopping electronic advocacy initiatives (online petitions, action alerts, etc.); managing and coordinating the University Chapter Programs; exploring growth opportunities in our membership base; supporting the Outreach Coordinator; among many other duties. Must possess knowledge of U.S. politics and/or international affairs; excellent written and oral skills; general computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; the ability to work collaboratively and under pressure of deadline; and, independence to take on and complete projects. Must be an undergraduate, graduate student or recent graduate with an academic focus in political science, international relations or a related social sciences degree.

• Executive Internship- Assist the senior management team with everything Citizens for Global Solutions does, including planning, policy, government relations and development.  Projects might include writing, analysis and coordination.  Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with Access and QuickBooks helpful.  Senior management’s areas of engagement include strategic planning, NGO relations, government relations, writing blog posts and letters to the editor, communications with donors and foundations, and attending speeches and receptions.  The Executive Intern assigned to this position will handle a varied range of tasks, responding to circumstances as they arise. Must possess knowledge of U.S. politics and/or international affairs; excellent written and oral skills; general computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; the ability to work collaboratively and under pressure of deadline; and, independence to take on and complete projects. Must be an undergraduate, graduate student or recent graduate with an academic focus in political science, international relations or a related social sciences degree.

• Government Relations Internship- Attending meetings with Congressional staffers on Capitol Hill; analyze the voting patterns of Congress in regards to select international related votes; follow election campaigns and communicate with candidate election committees; supporting the Government Relations staff member; among many other duties. Must possess knowledge of U.S. politics and/or international affairs; excellent written and oral skills; general computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; the ability to work collaboratively and under pressure of deadline; and, independence to take on and complete projects. Must be an undergraduate, graduate student or recent graduate with an academic focus in political science, international relations or a related social sciences degree.

Length and Compensation:

• Internships ideally last a period of 10 months or the academic year. A 3-month time frame is the minimum with preference given to those who are able to work longer.
• Interns must minimally work at least 27 hours per week but preferred availability is full time, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am till 5:30 pm.
• Interns are provided with a stipend of $10 each day that will be paid at the end of each month.

In your application, please include:

A cover letter with policy and internship spheres of interest, days-per-week availability, as well as your start and end dates if you know them; a resume; and a 3-5 page writing sample (this can be a portion of a larger paper and can be on any issue).

Send applications to:

internships@globalsolutions.org

If you have any other questions, we ask that you visit our website www.globalsolutions.org/about/internships