Simon-Skjodt Policy Intern

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 18.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

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Paid internship

Descripción de la vacante

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum invites applications for a paid internship with the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide. This virtual role offers 20 hours per week at $16 per hour, ideal for undergraduates or graduates seeking policy research exposure.

Interns will support policy analysis, track mass atrocity risks, and help organize events and outreach. Applicants must reside in the United States and be able to pass a background check, with a flexible schedule.

Formación

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university.
• Strong interest in genocide and mass atrocity prevention.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake a semester-long research project and produce a policy memo.
• Research and analyze dynamics in countries at risk of mass atrocities.
• Draft written products relating to prevention of mass atrocities.
• Assist in tracking policy outreach to key stakeholders.
• Support the organizing of private or public convenings.
• Prepare detailed notes from interviews and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Policy research

Genocide prevention interest

Educación

Undergraduate or graduate student

Descripción del empleo

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America's national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention. In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.

Overview of Internship Office: Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide

• Job Type: Paid Internship
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.00
• Work Location: Virtual
• Weekly Number of Work Hours: 20
• Student Type: Undergraduate or Graduate
• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 (12:00 am EST)

Information About the Role and the Office

The mission of the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide is to alert the national conscience, influence policy makers, and stimulate worldwide action to confront and halt acts of genocide and other atrocity related crimes against humanity. We work to make the prevention of genocide a core foreign policy priority for leaders around the world through a multipronged program of policy analysis and engagement, research, and outreach. Interns will assist with policy analysis and engagement while tracking various risks of mass atrocities and the latest developments in the field of genocide prevention. To learn more about us, please visit the SCPG homepage and the Early Warning Project website:To learn more about us, please visit the SCPG homepage:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake a semester-long research project and produce a policy memo.
• Research and analyze dynamic in countries experiencing or at risk of experiencing mass atrocities. Draft written products relating to the prevention of or response to mass atrocities in these contexts.
• Assist in tracking policy outreach to key stakeholders.
• Support the organizing of private or public convenings.
• Prepare detailed notes form interviews and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree (as junior or senior at the time of applying) or graduate degree from an accredited university.
• A strong interest in genocide and mass atrocity prevention, as demonstrated by dedicated coursework, research experience, and/or professional experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience researching and writing about contemporary mass atrocities and their prevention, as demonstrated by dedicated coursework, research experience, and/or professional experience.
• Experience conducting research about contemporary cases of mass atrocities and/or countries at risk of potential mass atrocities.
• Experience working or volunteering with a non-governmental organization, think tank, or governmental office.

Eligibility and Enrollment Criteria

• The student must be 18 years or older and currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
• The student must have completed at least the first semester of their freshman year (At least at the time of application)
• Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must reside in the United States for the full duration of the internship program.
• Must complete their background check while physically present in the United States

Interviews for the Spring 2027 internship program will begin in January 2027 for advanced applicants. Final selection decisions will be made in December 2026, and all candidates will be notified of their status via email by Human Resources.