Internship: Cyber Outreach & Research

Practical experience in outreach and advocacy:

• Learn how to effectively engage with partners, stakeholders, and communities to advance cybersecurity and digital rights initiatives.

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and digital rights:

• Deepen your understanding of key challenges in cybersecurity, including cyber threats to civil society and strategies for resilience-building.

• Explore how digital security intersects with human rights and critical infrastructure protection.

Research and analytical skills:

• Enhance your ability to conduct thorough research on complex topics, synthesize information, and produce impactful written materials.

Professional communication skills:

• Develop expertise in writing professional correspondence, reports, and outreach materials tailored to diverse audiences.

Insights into nonprofit operations and global collaboration:

• Understand the inner workings of a global nonprofit organization and collaborate with experts and leaders in cybersecurity and digital rights advocacy.

Outreach and Follow-Ups

• Assist with reaching out to partners, stakeholders, and potential collaborators.

• Manage follow-ups to ensure timely responses and engagement.

Scheduling and Coordination

• Organize meetings, events, and webinars, ensuring smooth communication with all participants.

• Maintain an updated calendar of activities and deadlines.

Research and Writing

• Conduct research on cybersecurity, digital rights, and related topics.

• Explore opportunities for public, philanthropic, and/or organizational funding.

• Draft reports, summaries, and outreach materials.

• Assist in developing content for social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.

General Administrative Support

• Organize and maintain documentation related to outreach and research.

• Provide support in developing strategies to engage with diverse communities and organizations.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in cybersecurity, digital rights, international relations, public policy, or a related field at a U.S. university.

• Strong research and writing skills, with attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Prior experience or academic exposure to cybersecurity, digital rights, or related topics.

• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online communication platforms (e.g., Zoom).

• A proactive attitude and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Please provide the following:

• A CV in a pdf format.

• A cover letter outlining your motivation and internship stipend expectations, in a pdf format.

• Mandatory: tripartite internship convention/agreement between the student, the University and our Institute

• Start date: as soon as possible

• Duration: 3-6 months or more (flexible)

• Location: US

• Working rate: full-time at 32 hours per week (Mondays to Thursdays)

Equal Opportunity

The CyberPeace Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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We will only consider applications that comply with all the required enclosures, information and application deadline. As much as we would like to respond to all applicants, we can only guarantee responding to candidates selected for the interview process. Thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to receiving your application 

and thank you for your interest in the CyberPeace Institute.