RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist in program development, such as with Chapter Programs featuring high-level panelists and workgroup programs * Assist in planning, logistics, sponsorship and ticketing management for the 2010 Annual Dinner and 2011 World Congress * Assist with SID-Washington's more than 20 sectoral and regional workgroups; * Write about the Chapter’s program and Workgroup activities to be published on our website; * Develop outreach materials * Add to and maintain our membership database; * Assist with various communications initiatives * Perform general administrative duties (including answering phones, handling mail, drafting correspondence, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS: * Academic and/or work experience in international development preferred * Ability to solve problems creatively, undertake detail oriented work, and work well as a member of a team * Possess initiative and the ability to work independently * Able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and retain a positive outlook under pressure * Excellent written and oral communications skills * Very strong organizational and interpersonal skills * Sense of humor required. A STIPEND OF $1,250 IS PROVIDED UPON COMPLETION OF INTERNSHIP. Application instructions: TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest that indicates days/times available to work; a current resume; 3 references (names/tel #’s/position/organization); and a short writing sample. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please include “Fall 2010 Associate Application” in subject line. Only finalists will be contacted for interviews.

The Society for International Development (SID), founded in Washington, D.C. in 1957, is a global forum of individuals and institutions concerned with sustainable economic, social, and political development. Now in its 50th Anniversary year, SID has over 3,000 members in 125 countries and over 65 local chapters worldwide – with the largest chapter in Washington, D.C. It works with more than 100 associations, networks, and institutions involving academics, parliamentarians, students, political leaders, and development experts, both at the local- and international- levels. This makes SID one of the very few organizations that has a holistic, multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral approach to development and social change. Taking full advantage of its location in the financial and policy capital of the international development community, SID-Washington is the most active chapter worldwide and is often referred to as the flagship of the organization. SID-Washington is committed to three principal objectives: 1) to stimulate dialogue and cooperation on global development issues 2) to enhance skills, knowledge and understanding among development practitioners 3) to provide a network for individuals and organizations working in various sectors of international development SID achieves its mission as a forum for the development community through a newsletter, workgroups, and special programs and events. The SID-Washington Chapter has nearly 1,000 individual members including administrators, consultants, students, economists, technical specialists, diplomats, and academics.

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