Intern at the Consulate of Mexico, Political Affairs Department

Quarters Available
Summer

Overview:

  • Average hours per week are 15 – 25 hours with flexibility for actual days worked in our Seattle Office.
  • Preferred start date is in mid-late June with a flexible end date. Minimum three months commitment preferred.
  • This internship is unpaid, but candidates are encouraged to seek credit with their department.
  • Ideal candidate would be currently enrolled in a college or university with strong research, analysis, and communications skills with an eagerness to learn,

Duties and responsibilities

  • Conduct research across a broad topical scope generally related to Mexico and the Pacific Northwest
  • Assisting in the creation of department reports
  • Coordinate with private-sector, public-sector, and non-profit organizations
  • Support ongoing projects on Washington-Mexico relations or trade
  • Assist in planning, implementing and attending events

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Studying International Affairs, Political Science, Economics or related field
  • College Junior or Senior
  • Excellent verbal and oral communication skills,
  • Strong research and analysis skills
  • Detail-oriented, high organized, thorough, and efficient
  • Self-starter and solution-oriented
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office especially Excel

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Mexico and/or Latin America
  • Event or conference production experience
  • Experience in multicultural environments
  • Interest in International Relations, Diplomacy
  • Spanish language proficiency preferred, but not required

To apply, please submit an email and cover letter to asistentesea@sre.gob.mx and include in the subject line of the email: your last name and Political Affairs Internship

Position is open until filled