Reports to: Managing Director

The German Marshall Fund is a thought leader on issues critical to transatlantic interests in the 21st century, including the future of democracy, security and geopolitics, alliances and the rise of China, and technology and innovation. By drawing on and fostering a community of people with diverse life experiences and political perspectives, GMF pursues its mission by driving the policy debate through cutting-edge analysis and convening, fortifying civil society, and cultivating the next generation of leaders on both sides of the Atlantic.

At GMF, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, and inclusion touches on all aspects of our workplace. As such, employees at all levels of the organization are accountable for incorporating inclusive practices, equitable principles, and championing diversity in their work.

Work Stream Summary:

GMF’s Risk & Strategy work stream focuses on the short- and long-term geopolitical and geoeconomic developments affecting the transatlantic relationship, as well as the interplay of domestic and foreign policy in the U.S. and Europe.

It contributes to transatlantic strategic debates by identifying issues that have a direct impact on the U.S. and its allies and by providing policy solutions for both sides of the Atlantic. The work stream also conducts foresight projects, anticipating risks and opportunities, to help policymakers and corporate sector representatives better understand geopolitical shifts and their implications for their decision-making processes.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Conduct research work on a variety of topics;
• Prepare and produce supporting material, documents and data selection for presentations and meetings as required;
• Maintain database, think tanks watch and update of events, conference and seminars in Paris, Europe and the United States;
• Update Paris contact lists;
• Contact and follow-up with invitees to conferences and seminars organized in Paris and other GMF offices;
• Assist in organizing seminars, conferences, editing and coordinating publications;
• Assist with travel, accommodation arrangements and programming of meetings for staff, U.S. delegations and guests visiting the Paris office;
• Attend research conferences on transatlantic and European security issues in Paris and write event reports;
• Translate work from French to English and from English to French;
• Assist with the communication and advertising of GMF's and the Paris office's activities;
• Daily administrative work;
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile:

• Enrolled in a Master program or graduate, ideally in International Relations/European Affairs/Political Science;
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both French and English;
• Creative, entrepreneurial and responsible;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines while working on longer term projects;
• Ability to work in an international environment;
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team;
• Experience in project management, program planning and research;
• Background or interest in foreign policy, diplomacy, transatlantic relations; ideally, knowledge of European and American domestic and foreign policies and transatlantic relations.

• Internship agreement required:
• Internship format: 5-month full-time internship, Master or post-Master
• Dates: January 27, 2025 - July 26, 2025
• Remuneration: €1000/month + restaurant tickets + reimbursement of part of metro costs

We highly encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Historically, underrepresented groups include (but are not limited to) Black, Latinx/o/a/e, Indigenous, Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, biracial, multiracial, female-identifying, the disability community, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized identities.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GMF we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role, but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles at GMF.