ABOUT US:

Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG) is the premier global strategic advisory and commercial diplomacy firm. With a commitment to excellence, integrity, and discretion, we help our clients navigate challenges and capture opportunities in markets around the world. ASG goes beyond opening doors, working alongside our clients to develop and implement tailored strategies. The global ASG network includes over 230 regional and sectoral experts and has a record of success in over 120 countries. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ASG is seeking an intern for the Africa practice for the spring 2021 semester. APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER AND A WRITING SAMPLE ALONG WITH THEIR RESUME. PLEASE INCLUDE ALL DOCUMENTS IN ONE PDF ATTACHMENT (COVER LETTER, RESUME, WRITING SAMPLE), AND INCLUDE YOUR AVAILABILITY FOR A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME INTERNSHIP IN YOUR COVER LETTER.

Tasks will vary for individual intern portfolios, but all interns are asked to contribute in a number of ways, including but not limited to:

• In-depth research and analysis on key people, companies, institutions, current events, and other issues of interest to the firm.

• Drafting briefing memos, talking points, background materials, and press releases.

• Assisting with administrative tasks as they arise, including, but not limited to editing of documents; setting up for events; answering phones; staffing reception desk.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Interns will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of activities that should expose them to the foreign and domestic policy decision-making processes and the interplay between governments, NGOs, businesses, and civil society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently pursuing, or have recently completed, an undergraduate or graduate-level program. Undergraduate applicants must be at least a rising junior or senior.
• Must demonstrate strong research, analysis, and writing abilities.
• Must be a team player with can-do attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to balance multiple assignments and shift priorities on short notice.
• Experience and ability to work independently.

INTERNSHIP TIMELINE:

ASG is seeking an intern who can join our spring 2021 cohort and continue through May 14, 2021.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, ASG will be offering a remote only 2021 spring intern program.
• The ASG internship is a paid internship.

FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

First generation college students or recent first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply for ASG's intern program. Students who identify as first-generation college students or graduates typically come from a family where neither of their parents/guardians gained a four-year degree. In support of the First-Generation Program, ASG will pair our first-generation intern with mentors to provide additional support and enrichment opportunities during their internship semester.

Albright Stonebridge Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.