The Mansfield Foundation offers full- and part-time internships
in the spring, summer and fall for undergraduate, recent graduates
and graduate students interested in gaining first-hand experience
working in an Asia-related public policy organization in Washington,
D.C.
Our interns have hailed from Japan, Korea, China, India, and France
as well as from across the United States. They have represented
American University, Brigham Young University, Connecticut College,
Colby College, Delhi University, India, Ewha Women’s University,
Korea, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Kyongii
University, Korea, New College of Florida, Northwestern University,
Oberlin College, State University of New York at Brockport, State
University of New York at Buffalo, University of California at
Irvine, University of California at Los Angeles, University of
California at Santa Barbara, University of Hawaii, University of
Iowa, University of Texas at Austin, University of Virginia, and
Vassar College.
Internships are unpaid, but we provide Metrocheks to offset the
cost of your commute. We can also offer university credits if your
school permits. Internship hours are flexible. However, you must
commit to at least 20 hours/week.
Internship Duties:
Interns may participate in a variety of activities, including
research, writing, translation, and organizing meetings and events.
Specific internship duties include but are not limited to:
§ Conducting background research for Mansfield Foundation
programs
§ Proofreading and editing Mansfield Foundation publications and documents
§ Tracking specific issue areas in the media
§ Taking notes at internal meetings
§ Attending public meetings in the Washington, D.C., area and writing event
summaries
§ Drafting correspondence
§ Assisting with program planning and logistics
§ Updating the Mansfield Foundation’s database and website
§ Performing general administrative tasks (answering phones, photocopying,
faxing etc.)
Internship Benefits:
§ Metrocheks to offset the cost of your commute to and from
the Mansfield Foundation offices
§ College credit if your university allows
§ Invitations to Asia-related programming and Foundation
activities
§ Exposure to senior government, business and NGO leaders
from the United States and various Asian countries
We are pleased that Mansfield Internship Program alumni continue
to make a contribution to U.S.-Asia relations. Former interns have
current titles that include: Program Associate, Japan Foundation
Center for Global Partnership, Legislative Assistant, Office of
Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI), International Trade Specialist, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Administrative Aide Office of Providence
District Supervisor, Fairfax County,Foreign Service Officer, U.S.
Department of State, Paralegal, U.S. Department of Justice, Law
Student, Columbia
University, Assistant Language Teacher, Japan Exchange and Teaching
Programme (JET), Assistant Project Director for Northeast Asia,
National Committee on American Foreign Policy, Inc. Professional
Staff, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, Professional Staff,
Air Force, Singapore, Assistant Director, The Atlantic Council
of the United States, Associate, Civic Service, Inc, and Business
Development Manager , Erowa China.
Qualifications:
§ Must be an undergraduate, recent graduate or a graduate
student in good standing and with an interest or background in
Asia-related issues or studies.
§ Must be a team player.
§ Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
§ Knowledge of Japanese, Chinese or Korean is desirable but not mandatory.
Application:
§ Cover Letter: Please detail why you want to intern at the Mansfield Foundation,
your internship objectives and your career goals.
§ Résumé: Please list your complete educational and professional
data and information about extracurricular activities.
§ Writing Sample: Please enclose a 3-5 page-writing sample.
§ Two letters of reference: Each letter should address your interest and
experience in Asia and public policy; ability to communicate both orally and
in writing; and ability to work effectively as part of a team. At least one letter
should be from a faculty member.
Application Deadlines:
Applications are accepted and processed throughout the year depending on recruitment needs. Positions are filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Deadlines may be extended until all positions are filled.
Summer Term (early June through late August): April 30
Fall Term (early September through early December):July 31
Spring Term (early January through early May): November 30.
Send complete applications indicating which term you are applying
for via e-mail, fax or regular mail to:
Ms. Mari Aoyagi
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
1401 New York Ave. NW, Suite 740
Washington, DC 20005
Fax:(202) 347-3941
http://www.mansfieldfdn.org
