Global Envision Contributor Internship

Mercy Corps does not currently have openings for this internship.

The Global Envision contributor internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest in global issues and journalism. Contributor responsibilities include regular postings on the site with thoughtful commentary on timely issues, reading and monitoring content from news providers to identify content for website, and supporting team efforts to grow site traffic and engage users.

In addition, contributors are encouraged to select a topical focus to follow in their postings. Examples of focus areas include (but are not limited by); trade agreements, the free trade debate, the global economic crisis, environmental economics, and migration issues.

The internship is based at Mercy Corps headquarters in Portland, OR. Contributors are expected to fulfill a minimum commitment of eight hours per week and the typical internship length is typically six months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
* Strong interest in journalism and writing
* Strong interest in international affairs
* Strong project manager skills including the ability to work independently and as part of a team environment required
* Internet and web-research savvy

Required Experience:

Journalism experience is highly valued. Candidates pursuing an international relations, economics, journalism or political science degree are preferred.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should check back in February 2012 for new openings.

About Global Envision: Global Envision is dedicated to increasing awareness of two of the defining trends of our time – the spread of more open markets and the global fight against poverty. Our blog explores the confluence of these two forces. Keep up with the latest news, read insightful posts and join the conversation at GlobalEnvision.org.

About Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps works to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.3 billion in assistance to people in 100 nations. Supported by headquarters offices in North America and Europe, the agency's unified global programs employ 4,000 staff worldwide and reach nearly 19 million people each year in more than 40 countries.MercyCorps.org