The Clinton Foundation New York office staff is an experienced group of professionals, who work at a fast pace to handle a high volume of far-ranging assignments. At virtually every moment of the day, a great deal is happening here. Interns assist the staff with administration, communications, scheduling, and public outreach. Each intern is truly needed—and appreciated.

Apart from our interns’ shared desire to contribute to the Clinton Foundation, they volunteer to serve in our Office for many different reasons. For some, interning is a way to come to a decision about a possible career in public service. For others, it’s a way to contribute to the betterment of society on a global scale. Some have strong, specific interest in the economic development of our surrounding community of Harlem. For most, New York City itself, in all its variety, is part of the magnetism. Finally, for others, the nature of our work, with all the excitement, surprises, action, and ever-changing assignments is the draw.

We are committed to making this a very positive experience for our interns. We want you to be able to achieve your individual goals here, as well as to contribute fully to the workings of the office.

Each term is a learning experience for us, too. We are proud that our staff now includes several past interns. In addition, many of our interns have gone on to work in a variety of capacities in the private sector.

Role Descriptions

Positions are available in several areas:

Administration:
The administrative intern must have strong communication skills (including writing), professional office skills, and the ability to multitask. This is a front office position that requires full attention at all times. The administrative team supports all departments for President Clinton's Office and the Clinton Foundation.

Advance:
The Advance intern must show meticulous attention to detail, possess superior organizational abilities, and exhibit strong communication skills. He or she is responsible for President Clinton's and his Advance team's travel logistics, including arranging private planes, hotels, and ground transportation. The Advance intern will also be responsible for maintaining the Advance Database and other administrative projects.

Office of Chief Operating Officer:
The Chief of Staff interns will assist the Chief of Staff with all aspects related to the management of the New York office including: administration, operations, and public outreach. These professional, highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals will have an opportunity to participate in multiple aspects of the Clinton Foundation’s work including communications, policy, scheduling and community relations. Duties include drafting correspondence for the Chief of Staff, managing book blurb requests, interfacing with Foundation donors, event planning and other administrative duties.

Communications:
Communications interns are critical members of the communications and marketing team in assisting with all communications, press and marketing activities. These interns will have the opportunity to contribute to the preparation of communications materials (print, web, video & television) for various audiences (press, participants and the general public). Candidates should possess the ability to write for media and web audiences. The role also encompasses the handling of press requests and management of incoming correspondence.

Correspondence:
Correspondence interns are responsible for reading, summarizing, and drafting responses to the hundreds of constituent letters President Clinton receives each week. In addition to this, correspondence interns have the task of initiating correspondence related to President Clinton’s programs, activities, and professional and personal relationships. Interns are also asked to draft memoranda related to President Clinton's correspondence for his viewing. Excellent writing skills, good judgment, creative researching, professional and articulate phone manners, and an industrious nature are key in this position.

Development:
Development interns will assist in creating recordkeeping systems and files for existing major donors, in electronic and hard copy formats, assembling profiles and compiling research on existing and potential funders of WJC Foundation programs and initiatives, and designing and implementing a multigenerational component of the major donor program so that families become invested in the foundation’s work. They will also participate in the evaluation of major donor engagement activities to date, the shaping of weekend gatherings for trustees and major donors in 2007 and 2008, and work with development, marketing, and communications staff to enhance Web-based fundraising activity for the foundation.

Domestic Policy:
Domestic Policy interns are charged with extensive research and analysis and will assist with domestically focused Clinton Foundation initiatives and events. This position includes verbal and written communication with the domestic policy community in the US, including representatives of the government, corporate and NGO sectors. Interns may be involved in prototype initiatives tested in New York City or the vicinity. The position also entails significant administrative responsibilities

Executive Office:
Operations interns need a positive and resourceful nature in order to support both the Personal Assistant and the Business Counselor to President Clinton. The position calls for discipline, maturity, professionalism, and common sense, as these interns will facilitate the coordination of the President’s office activities and communications, as well as participate in office management and event and meeting planning.

Foreign Policy:
The Foreign Policy intern must be conscientious, as they are responsible for assisting the Foreign Policy advisor with extensive research and analysis and will assist with internationally focused initiatives and events. This position, targeted towards graduate students, also includes verbal and written communication with the wider foreign policy community in the United States and abroad, including representatives of the government, corporate and NGO sectors. This position involves significant administrative responsibilities.

Graphic Design:
The Graphic Design Intern will work with both the Online Operations and Marketing teams to produce graphics for the Clinton Foundation Web site and Marketing related materials for a variety of purposes. Prospective candidates should have the facility to adopt the Foundation's existing visual identity and create work in harmony with it: An emphasis is placed on the ability to create appropriate work efficiently and on a willingness to contribute within a dynamic, professional environment. Proficiency in the following software applications is preferred:Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design. Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash. The ability to hand-code / debug HTML is also valued.

Human Resources:
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Information Technology\ Information Systems:
The IT\IS Intern will play a key role within the daily operations of the Clinton Foundation New York Offices. Interns will be responsible for supporting our growing user base and addressing our evolving technology needs, and will have the opportunity to help design and implement technology-based solutions, and assist in technical policies for the organization. The IT\IS intern will work with the Director of IT\IS and other members of the IT\IS Department., sharing administrative responsibility for the network and systems management, and helping to manage relationships with vendors and contractors. This intern will also assist in managing and designing the Clinton Foundation New York Offices Intranet.

Intern Program:
The Clinton Foundation Intern Program is central to the function and organization of the foundation. The Intern Program Intern will work closely in assisting the Intern Program Directors with organizing the intern applications, replying to application inquiries via email, and notifying current interns of upcoming trainings, events and special guests among other tasks. The Intern’s tasks will be primarily administrative which will include updating the online application and the online brochure.

Marketing:
Marketing interns are critical members of the team in assisting with all Foundation marketing-related activities. These interns will have the opportunity to contribute to the preparation of marketing materials and outreach strategies for various audiences of importance to the Foundation, including donors, partners and the general public. Activities including writing, research and preparation of print, web, video and other marketing campaigns to promote various Foundation initiatives and events.

Digital Media:
Digital Media interns play key roles within the website design/development, and online communications teams. They share responsibility for maintaining and updating the various Clinton Foundation websites, and assist with the development of site design components and web-based communications. DM interns may also work on projects involving multimedia development, digital imaging, web content drafting, production of web pages and e-newsletters, analyzing statistics, researching new web technologies, and maintaining our database. It is required that DM interns know the Adobe Creative Suite, and have experience hand-coding HTML and CSS. Knowledge of Flash, Final Cut Pro, XHTML and/or other tools and technologies used for the development of media-rich websites is a plus.

Scheduling:
Scheduling interns must be diligent as they aid with the management of the logistical aspects of the President’s appearances in person, on radio, by phone or in interviews. Scheduling interns must be mature, responsible, and politically astute, exercise good judgment and have exceptional communication skills. The ability to multi-task and an excellent phone manner are also key skills.

New York Office-Initiatives

Alliance for a Healthier Generation(AHA):
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation formed to fight one of our nation’s leading health threats – childhood obesity. The Alliance is working to make positive changes in food and beverage availability, nutrition education and physical activity in the places that can make a difference to a child’s health. We offer internships in our Healthy Schools Program, kids for kids movement (created with Nickelodeon), healthcare initiative and restaurant, snack and beverage program. Interns will gain hands-on experience in event planning, communications & marketing, correspondence, design/web management, strategy development, research, general project management, and grassroots/community activation.

Clinton Hunter Development Initiative (CHDI):
President Clinton and Sir Tom Hunter announced the Clinton Hunter Development Initiative (CHDI) at the Clinton Global Initiative Conference in September 2005. It is an integrated development program currently being implemented in two countries in sub-Saharan Africa. CHDI interns must be professional, highly motivated and able to work independently as the staff to whom they report are often traveling. Intern tasks include some administrative responsibilities and primarily center on research in the sectors of agriculture, water, sanitation, and health. In addition good written and verbal communication skills, as well as proficient research abilities are required.

Climate Change Initiative:
CCI Interns will conduct research in a range of environmental and carbon emissions-related areas. They will respond to queries about the CCI, provide research assistance to team members, and support project implementation in our partner cities. Strong research and writing skills and the ability to work to short deadlines are desirable. A background in environmental studies and proficiency in languages other than English will also be helpful.

Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI), New York:
For the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative in New York City, please see description on our CHAI internship page. If you apply for a CHAI New York internship, then please send your application to the New York Office address as opposed to the Boston, MA address.

To apply for an internship based in the New York Harlem office, complete the online application, selecting positions in the Harlem office, and mail your letters of recommendation to Julie Becker in the New York Harlem office.