Atlantic Council

Office of Development and External Relations - Member Relations

The Office of Development and External Relations (OER) seeks a talented and motivated intern to assist the Atlantic Council in strengthening its member relations (including board, corporate, and individual members). While the intern will focus on this area, h/she will also gain exposure to OER’s other two divisions: outreach and fundraising, and events. 

Candidates should be able to commit to 30-40 hours per week for approximately 3 months. Start and end dates are negotiable, but are generally based on the college semester system (fall, spring, summer). This position is unpaid.

The intern will be responsible for the following:

• Engage in individual and corporate prospecting
• Assist in drafting correspondence and other written materials, including a monthly newsletter
• Conduct background research on individuals and companies
• Help with outreach and follow up to new corporate and individual members
• Maintain and update contact database
• Assist with membership campaigns
• Assist in planning and executing membership-related events including board meetings, small dinners, teleconferences, an annual members’ conference and the annual board dinner

Required Skills/Attributes for all candidates:

• Experience in fundraising/development, communications, events planning, and/or public relations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent administrative and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Diligent team player with strong initiative
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of and interest in international affairs preferred, but not required 

To be considered for this position, please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: internship@acus.org.

In the subject line, please indicate which program you are applying to.

The Atlantic Council of the United States is an equal opportunity employer.