Information on Internship Program
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) New York Office is currently accepting applications for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
The duration of the internship is up to each candidate, depending on availability, but we encourage a minimum of three months to fully benefit from the internship. Please note that interns with a J-1 visa are only permitted to intern at KAS New York for a maximum of three months.
To apply, please send your resume and a letter of motivation/cover letter indicating your preferred internship dates in English to Teresa Val at Teresa.Val@kas.de.
About the Internship Program
The KAS New York Office provides new perspectives on current debates in multilateralism, sustainable development, and peace and security. It serves as a liaison between more than 100 KAS offices worldwide and with experts, local partners, the United Nations, Permanent Missions in New York, as well as civil society organizations.
In support of the overall mission of KAS and working closely with the KAS New York staff, the intern will provide research and logistical support for the planning, preparation, and implementation of our events and other programmatic work. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting substantive and event-related research, drafting concept notes, invitations, meeting summaries, etc.; stakeholder mapping; preparing event documents; notetaking; and assisting with event set-up and other logistics. The intern will also play an active role in developing content for KAS New York’s various social media channels.
While at KAS New York, interns will also have an opportunity to immerse themselves in multilateral discussions and events taking place in close proximity to our office on a periodic basis. This gives interns a unique exposure and learning opportunity on developments at the United Nations Headquarters and amongst the diplomatic and expert community with which KAS New York regularly collaborates.
Please note that the working language of the KAS New York Office is English and the internship position is unpaid.
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- Graduate-level coursework in international relations/politics, international security/development/economics, foreign policy, international law, diplomacy, or a related field
- Familiarity with or knowledgeable of multilateral institutions, UN processes and system
- English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking; German proficiency is an advantage
- Related experience providing research, event, and/or social media/communications support
- Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills
- Excellent ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Information for non-U.S. Candidates
All candidates who have been accepted to the internship position and are not U.S. citizens will need to apply for a J-1 visa in order to do an internship in the U.S. Please note all costs related to the J-1 visa application are the responsibility of the internship candidate.
Please note that interns with a J-1 visa are only permitted to intern at KAS New York for a maximum of three months.
Given the size of the KAS New York Office, we are permitted to host only one J-1 exchange visitor at a time.
