Junior Fellowship Human Rights & Freedom
About the Position:
The McCain Institute at Arizona State University offers part-time junior fellowship opportunities for college students and recent graduates in Washington, DC. Participants in our Junior Fellowship program are eligible for academic credit and receive a stipend for their time at the McCain Institute.
Junior Fellows at the McCain Institute make a direct impact on program development and execution and are offered opportunities to work collaboratively across the organization alongside all levels of staff. Participation in the McCain Institute Junior Fellowship Program places students in the heart of the nation’s capital, giving them access to some of the top foreign policy leaders and allowing them to gain hands-on experience in program development and management while developing a professional skill set that will enable their future professional success.
General Responsibilities:
- Research various issues such as human rights, democracy, forced labor, human trafficking, American values and leadership, good governance, countering authoritarian repression, counterterrorism, national security, and other relevant topics;
- Attend in-person and virtual meetings and events and provide written summaries;
- Represent the Institute at events, conferences and seminars on relevant issue areas;
- Track media sources for current events to curate daily news lists and create content for McCain Institute blogs that will be highlighted via the Institute’s social media platforms;
- Support event planning and day-of execution; and
- Perform other tasks as required.