The Constitution Society are seeking a Intern

Recruiter

The Constitution Society

Date Posted

28 June 11

Closing Date

15th July 2011 - We may appoint before the closing date

Ref

30232

Location

Westminster

Contract

Internship

Hours

Salary

Unpaid Internship

Link

www.re-constitution.org.uk

Description:

The Constitution Society is an independent educational trust (No: 1139515) which works to promote informed debate about constitutional reform. We take no position on the merits of particular reform proposals but oppose ill-considered piecemeal change. We are looking for a full-time intern based in our office near Westminster. 

He/She will gain an insight in to the different areas of our work, with varied responsibilities including:

- Helping to maintain and update content on the Society’s website (www.reconstitution.org.uk). 

- Summarising debate and keeping abreast of policy issues of constitutional significance. 

- Researching and writing news articles. 

- Helping to organise, produce and edit video interviews. 

- Providing general administrative support. 

 

The successful candidate will

- Be a graduate with some academic background in political science or constitutional law.

- Have an interest in constitutional affairs.

- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to distil lengthy arguments quickly and accurately in a fluent writing style.

- Be reliable, professional and computer literate.

- Be able to commit for three months. 

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