Spring 2027 Foreign Policy & Communications Internship

Heinrich Böll Stiftung Washington, DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 7,300 - 8,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Paid vacation days

J1 visa costs covered

Job summary

The Heinrich Böll Foundation Washington, DC invites applications for a Foreign Policy and Communications intern. You will work with the program director for Foreign & Security Policy and the Head of Communications, contributing to a broad range of activities from policy research to communications and events.

Key duties include researching topical issues, creating social media content, updating our website, writing internal briefings, and completing a capstone project of your choosing.

Qualifications

• Experience in the relevant program area.
• Competent command of English.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program or recent graduate (<1 year).
• Full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for 3–6 months (part-time on case-by-case basis).

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical support for visitor programs and events.
• Manage front desk duties.
• Maintain program databases and contacts.
• Develop social media content and communication strategies.
• Update content on websites and blogs and write copy and analysis.
• Conduct background research for events and topics.
• Complete a capstone project on a chosen topic.

Skills

Experience in program area

English proficiency

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Recent Bachelor’s degree within 12 months

Job description

The Heinrich Böll Foundation Washington, DC is looking for a Foreign Policy and Communications intern. The intern will work closely with the program director for Foreign & Security Policy and our Head of Communications. The start date for the internship will be March 1, 2027.

The Foreign & Security Policy program supports a broad conception of security policy and aims to increase transatlantic and global solidarity to chart a more peaceful, feminist, and sustainable future.

The foundation’s communications work ranges from writing internal briefings on a broad variety of topics to designing graphics to explain complex issues, and everything in between.

Basic Requirements

• experience in the relevant program area
• a genuine interest in the values and mission of the foundation
• competent command of English (German is not a requirement)
• a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for 3 to 6 months (part-time only on a case-by-case basis)
• at least 2 years of university-level experience
• currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program OR recent (< 1 year) Bachelor's degree recipients

Applications from mid-career professionals or applicants who have already completed a Master's or Ph.D. will not be accepted.

Benefits

• a monthly stipend of $700 for full-time positions and proportionally less for part-time
• 5 paid vacation days per 3 month period for full-time internships
• If required, the foundation can cover most costs associated with a J1 visa*

NOTE: Washington, DC is an expensive city. We encourage all applicants to apply for external funding and scholarships. We also recommend applicants immediately begin looking for housing when they apply.

*We cannot guarantee approval for a US visa. Please monitor the State Department website for any updates related to your eligibility.

Administrative Responsibilities

• provide logistical support for preparation and implementation of visitor programs and events
• manage front desk duties
• manage contact and program-specific databases

Communications

• develop social media content and communications strategies
• update content on our website and blogs
• write copy and analysis for a number of different formats

Research

• conduct background research on topical issues and current events
• prepare research for upcoming events, tours, and speaker's series

Capstone Project

In addition to routine tasks, interns are required to complete a capstone project on a topic of their choosing. Some examples include:

• 5-10 page policy paper
• interview with policy experts (either article or video)
• script for a 2-3 min explanatory video
• series of short blog pieces or op-eds