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Company: Jefferson Waterman International

Location: 1401 K St NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005

Company Description: Jefferson Waterman International is an international relations
consulting firm that serves foreign governments and private sector clients working abroad. For
more information please see www.jwidc.com.

Job Title: Research Intern

Job Description: Interns conduct research in support of projects and write about events in the
Washington area that impact the interests and business of our clients, attend Congressional
hearings and other programs in Washington, write summary reports, and monitor news media
reports for countries of interest. Though there is a small administrative component to the
internship, it is largely research-based. This position is paid on an hourly basis.

Qualifications:
 This position is open to recent graduates or current graduate students
 Demonstrated interest in international relations, political science, international
economics or business, Middle Eastern, African, or European affairs
 Exceptional analytic and writing abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail and
deadlines

Hours: Full-time (between 40-45 hours per week)

Compensation: This is a paid internship with an hourly rate commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample via email to Lauren
Schumacher at lschumacher@jwidc.com.