Opportunities

OPEN FACULTY/STAFF POSITIONS AT THE PERRY CENTER

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR / TRAVEL SPECIALIST (APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES 23 AUGUST 2024)

The selected candidate will oversee logistics for Perry Center courses, seminars, webinars, and high-level visits. They will coordinate travel for facilitators, guest speakers, and course participants. Additionally, they will assist Perry Center personnel with visa processing and coordinating travel arrangements through the Defense Travel System (DTS) and the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS).

 

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES 23 AUGUST 2024)

The selected candidate will receive and organize prospective Perry Center participant applications and coordinate participant selection for virtual and in-person courses. These individuals will work closely with US embassies in the Western Hemisphere on participant selection and vetting processes. This is an externally facing role with prospective and selected participants attending courses at the Perry Center. 

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  • All candidates must be citizens of the United States
  • All candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish. Proficiency in Portuguese is desired (but not required)
  • As a condition of employment, all candidates must already have or be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.

To apply for either of these positions, please send a cover letter, resume, and any other supporting documentation to Liliana Besosa at liliana.besosa.civ@ndu.edu by the above deadlines.

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INTERNSHIPS AT THE PERRY CENTER

The Perry Center’s internship program is an opportunity for highly motivated undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain valuable experience working on defense and security issues affecting the Americas. Interns will work in a multicultural and multilingual environment, regularly interacting with civilian and military officials from the Americas and other regions of the world. Interns will also have the opportunity to sit in on various lectures, courses, and professional development sessions hosted by the Perry Center and the National Defense University.

The Perry Center offers two types of internships: research and communications/multimedia. Applicants may apply to both internships if interested.

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP

The Perry Center is seeking research interns to support academic projects, publications, and courses related to security and defense in the Western Hemisphere. Research interns will work with Perry Center faculty members, supporting the Center’s mission to educate senior civilian and military officials, as well as inform US policy and DoD activities in the region.

COMMUNICATIONS / MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP

The Director of Strategic Communication is seeking a communications/multimedia intern who is full of creative ideas and eager to contribute on a large scale. The intern will assist with tasks related to public relations, marketing, and interagency coordination. Applicants must have excellent writing skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of clear, consistent communication.

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