Business Executives for National Security (BENS) USA Careers 2022 | Apply For Engagement Research Associate Intern Jobs In Washington, DC

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Research associate interns are integral to the BENS team. They have substantive research and administrative responsibilities, supporting BENS’ organizational goals and the work BENS is doing with government partners in the national security community. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Engagement, the BENS Engagement Research Associate responsibilities include:

• Working with BENS Engagement and Communications staff to provide supporting research for work and outreach with BENS national security-focused government partners and business leaders.
• Engaging with business leaders who are BENS members, and other public and private sector partners, to support BENS work.
• Assisting with the preparation of and participating in Engagement and project-related events, including drafting background memos, taking meeting notes, contributing to recommendations and next steps.
• Covering Congressional hearings or other key meetings, including taking notes and drafting follow up memoranda.
• Helping to draft products such as: media pieces, correspondence, reports, infographics and memos for use by government partners and senior BENS staff.
• Assisting in the administration of the BENS social media page and website.
• Supporting the database needs for Engagement and project-related efforts.
• General office administrative support.

TERM

BENS offers research associate internship positions throughout the year. Spring terms typically run January-May, summer terms June-August, and fall terms September-December. Research associate interns are paid an hourly wage set at current D.C. minimum wage, and receive metro travel benefits. We prefer those who are available to work full-time for four or five days each week, but will consider other outstanding candidates as well.

REQUIREMENTS

BENS accepts applicants from all backgrounds and degree programs (e.g., International Affairs, Security Studies, Public Policy, Economics, Business, Engineering, technical programs, or any professional school graduate program). Most applicants have, or are in the process of completing, an undergraduate or graduate degree. However, candidates are selected at a variety of career points, depending on their skills and prior experience. Strong writing, research and excel skills are required, as is an interest in making government work more effectively with respect to national security efforts. Applicants must also be computer-literate and Internet-savvy. For more information, please email [email protected].

TO APPLY

All applicants are encouraged to explore our website before applying; demonstrating an interest in, and understanding of, BENS’ mission is critical to a competitive application.

Please send a concise cover letter, a one-page resume, a sample press release, and at least three references to, Jennifer Giglio, at [email protected] Applications should include all documents to be considered.