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Pax Americana Institute

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke

Jobs and Volunteering for PAI

Pax Americana Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and we are always looking for talented, motivated people to join our team. If you have an interest in working with us, please contact the executive director. Note: all candidates must complete and sign a confidentiality agreement before working at the Institute. Positions involving confidential information or finances may require an appropriate background investigation.

We currently are accepting applications for:

Fundraiser/Grant Writer

This position is for an independent contractor who will work part- to full-time, and consists of writing grants to foundations as well as coordinating the Institute’s fundraising efforts. Successful applicants will initially be paid by commission, with a transition to full-time and salaried as the Institute grows. An ideal candidate for this job has one or more years experience in the field, and is organized, strongly motivated, and outgoing.

Volunteer/Intern

The goal of our Internship Program, PAXIP, is to seek out and engage undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers within the foreign policy and national security arenas or for developmental or security work within the non-profit and private sectors.

Our program is very uniquely designed to actively engaged interns in a way that 99% of other programs do not. The filing and copying of papers, faxing of reports, and refilling of coffee are not intricacies within our program. If those are the responsibilities you are seeking in an internship then PAI is NOT for you.

Unlike other internships, you will be asked to research, develop, and present your ideas and writings alongside professionals in the field. You will have the choice of contributing to or publishing weekly columns and forums within our website that articulate our positions and research. Some of these include: MadCity—70 Square Miles Surrounded By Reality; Eye on Wisconsin; International Elections and the U.S. Alliance; A Voter’s Guide to Internal Policy; and Climate and Resource Security.

With such responsibility comes the necessity of commitment. PAI interns should be able to devote at least 10-20 HOURS A WEEK to their positions and MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL. We dispatch our interns to represent us at local, state, regional, and national conferences. All travel expenses and resources necessary to carryout the duties of the Institute are provided upon entry and during travel. Our interns have represented us at State hearings and conventions, educational and non-profit seminars, the Mackinac Leadership Conference, and the Annual Heritage Foundation Resource Bank meeting held in changing national venues yearly.

PAXIP interns are strongly encouraged to co-author books alongside the Institute’s research fellows, plan and setup public forums and conferences, and regularly communicate with political officials across the country during their research and work with the Institute.

If you are interested in joining a program that will TRULY develop both your resume and the skills necessary for a successful career within the federal government or non-profit sector, then applying for an internship position with PAI is the first step. All positions are unpaid and subject to legal confidentiality agreements.

TO APPLY:

Fill out the Internship Application and mail to:

Pax Americana Institute, PO Box 76, Germantown WI, 53022-0076

OR email the application to: execdirector@paxamerica.org.

There is NO DEADLINE to apply. While the selection process is competitive, we want those who are serious about such issues and who want to work with us.