Internship Opportunities
The Middle East Policy Council encourages undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of backgrounds - political science, international relations, history, foreign language, regional studies, communications, and more - to apply for our internships. Interns should expect to gain valuable insight into the inner workings of a nonprofit, while fostering informed and productive policy making towards the Middle East.
MEPC is accepting part-time and full-time applications. Competitive applicants will have demonstrated academic, professional, and/or personal interest in the Middle East.
To apply for an internship, send a cover letter, resume, and a 2-page writing sample (can be an excerpt of a long piece) to the MEPC staff member, as indicated below. Applications for the Summer 2023 session will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 15, 2023.
Middle East Policy Journal Internship
Send applications to [email protected]
- Write, edit, and assist in the creation of products relating to published journal articles
- Provide support to the journal team in the publication process
- Assist in journal organization and distribution
- Exemplify attention to detail, timeliness, and commitment to accuracy
- Previous copyediting/proofreading experience desired, but not required
- Remote applications accepted
Educational Programs Internship
Send applications to [email protected]
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of US-MENA Virtual Classroom partnerships (curriculum writing, embassy collaboration, cross-cultural dialogues, grant research)
- Provide support in organizing Professional Development Workshops
- Research and compile current cultural and societal news of the MENA region
- Write educational products for Teach Mideast (Middle East in Focus, Country Profiles, Research Guides)
- Read/watch and write Book reviews and Film reviews
- Event planning for monthly cultural events
- Attend MENA-related art exhibitions, galleries, seminars, events
- Previous art history/museum experience desired
- Remote applications accepted; strong preference given to applications in the Washington Metropolitan area
Communications Internship
Send applications to [email protected]
- Contribute to the management of MEPC's social media platforms, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
- Monitor data analytics and collaborate on digital engagement strategy
- Learn web mechanics and assist in site population
- Previous experience with Canva, Microsoft Excel, Drupol, and digital communications desired
- Remote and in-person applications accepted
Congressional Affairs Internship
Send applications to [email protected]
- Attend congressional hearings and reporting on pressing policy issues regarding the Middle East
- Compile information on breaking news throughout the region
- Write congressional products for MEPC's policy brief program
- Strategize congressional engagement
- Congressional internship/work experience desired, but not required
- Remote applications accepted; strong preference given to applications in the Washington Metropolitan area