Global Americans is committed to the development of young professionals aspiring to a career focused on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Internships
Our internship program provides students and graduates with the skills and experience needed to begin their careers in the private sector, government, or civil society.
Working at a small organization, our interns regularly edit columns from the region’s most seasoned experts, write questions for presidential candidates around the region, and pitch their own ideas for new projects. All interns also have an opportunity to publish their own article with Global Americans. Our unique program is designed to make sure that all participants have the opportunity to leave their mark on the Latin America and Caribbean policy space.
We are now accepting internship applications for fall 2022. Applications are due August 12, and interns will work with Global Americans from late August to late November 2022, depending on availability. Global Americans internships are unpaid, and interns can work part-time and full-time.
All Global Americans internships are virtual, offering interns the opportunity to continue taking classes or work concurrently. Interns may be recent graduates or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. In the past we have had interns volunteer from the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Applicants should send a PDF with their cover letter, resume, and a one-page writing sample to admin@theglobalamericans.org by August 12. Please title the PDF and the email with the following format: “Firstname Lastname – Fall 2022” (for example, “María López Rodríguez – Fall 2022”). Note the number of hours per week you would be available to work, as well as your planned start and end dates, in your cover letter and email. We will respond within a week to qualified candidates with an invitation to interview.
We evaluate candidates on the basis of the following qualities:
- Demonstrated interest in politics, economics, journalism, and/or international relations in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Attention to detail
- Fluency in English is required.
- Working proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese is a plus. Please demonstrate your language proficiency through the experiences in your application. For example, if you studied abroad, grew up speaking another language, or worked on a project that required you to read/write/speak in another language, you can note it in your resume or cover letter.
- Experience related to the Caribbean, Colombia, Venezuela, or Ecuador is a plus. Please indicate this experience in your application.
- Experience with social media, video/podcast editing, or graphic design is a plus. Please indicate these skills in your application.
Full-Time Positions
Deputy Director, Global Americans
Global Americans seeks a Deputy Director who will help shape and implement the organization’s programming in the U.S.-Latin America policy space.
Working remotely, or preferably in Washington D.C., the Deputy Director will have the opportunity to lead a number of Global Americans’ new projects in the region, in partnership with Global Americans’ network of civil society organizations and contributors across Latin America and the Caribbean. Working with the Global Americans team, the Deputy Director will organize events, activities, and other engagements designed to move the policy debate in the Americas. In addition, the Deputy Director will have the opportunity to take on a wide range of other projects of interest, including publishing and public speaking opportunities.
Ideal candidates will have exceptional interpersonal skills and a deep interest in Western Hemisphere affairs, particularly U.S.-Latin America relations. Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience. The successful candidate will be highly organized, motivated, detail-oriented, creative, strategic, professional, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Written and oral proficiency in English and Spanish, and experience in and knowledge of fund development or grant writing are all preferred. Audio editing skills are a plus. Salary will be determined commensurate with experience.
Background
Global Americans is a modern day take on the traditional think tank. Through its website, Global Americans provides up-to-date research and analysis on key issues affecting Latin America and the Caribbean. Its aim is to provide policymakers, academics, and Latin America enthusiasts with the tools they need to promote a stronger, more prosperous relationship between Latin America and the United States.
Qualifications
- Interest in foreign policy, national security, and human rights work, with a particular willingness to innovate and think creatively about the field and the actors in it.
- Exceptional writing skills, with impressive attention to detail and an eye for nuanced analyses.
- A demonstrated record of successfully implementing and executing medium- and longterm development plans.
- Ability and willingness to sometimes work irregular hours and travel to the region, as needed.
- A sense of humor and an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners across the region.
- Enthusiasm for working in an organization with a culture of respect, empowerment, and inclusion.
Please email resume, cover letter, and writing sample to gmentel@theglobalamericans.org, with the subject heading Deputy Director Position.
Global Americans is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Internships are educational opportunities meant to benefit the intern. Interns work under staff supervision and offers for internships are not guarantees or suggestions of employment after an internship term is over.