Our internships

Research, organizing and analyzing data, writing insights and reports

Policy educational backgrounds (BA or MA level), open to other degrees but must have experience/course work in the field of politics/middle east.

Decent background knowledge on middle east issues.
Strong computer skills (no programming required at all)
Experience working with think tanks or research institutes (or even connections in this sector)

Aid in the institute’s efforts to study, theorize and eventually help craft an innovative, effective, and proactive diplomatic infrastructure for the State of Israel – to strengthen its international relations and diplomatic influence through proactive actions.

Public Policy, International Relations, Government

Logistical assistance between the various branches of the organization within Israel, and in the collaborations between their Twin-cities abroad. “Field Work” that can consist of welcoming, and sometimes accompanying international delegations. Assisting in the organization and prep towards conferences. Completing assignments given by the supervisor that vary between aspects such as: Phone calls and emails to various groups and official offices. Research and calibrating data into organized documents.

Students of Government and Diplomacy tracks. Additional Languages are an advantage.

The offered internship will take place at the International Division and include the following responsibilities:

” Assisting in organizing and attending business seminars and events. Some of the events take place as part of visits of foreign business delegations headed by
” Presidents of economic organizations, ministers and prime ministers of various countries. The events include speeches, business & economic information as well as B2B meetings.
” The position will include participating in the events (including registration of the participants) with office work involved before/after the event.

” Updating and adding articles and information to the Chamber of Commerce English website and preferably the Hebrew website.

” Preparing economic reviews for the Chamber’s president/ Head of the international committee meetings.

” Updating contact lists of formal organizations (foreign embassies, Israeli embassies etc) as well as economic organizations (foreign chambers of commerce, investment agencies etc).

” Assisting the department’s team and chamber’s members in various office tasks including initiating contacts with foreign companies and officials.

Political Science Background

The intern at Reut Institute will be an integral part of the staff. He will participate in meetings and events, go on tours and trips, perform research, and work on the most up-to-date topics. The main areas that the intern could work on are:
* Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people
* Socio-economical subjects in Northern Israel
* “Smart Communities”
* De-legitimization of Israel

The role requires a decent level of Hebrew, that he would be able to work in a Hebrew-speaking environment. Education-wise, the intern could be a student of the relevant subjects or a graduate.

The role requires a decent level of Hebrew, that he would be able to work in a Hebrew-speaking environment. Education-wise, the intern could be a student of the relevant subjects or a graduate.

• Research concerning different personalities and foundations which may be conducive to cooperation and/or fundraising for Israeli entities. • Research vis-a-vis various prominent figures in Israel who may have an interest in partnering with municipalities, and/or the projects being represented by the company.
• Reach out to- and create briefs about different figures abroad, in order to connect them to- and build friendship associations with regional councils/local governments in Israel. • Attend meetings with various figures from Israel and abroad, including Mayors, Political figures, community representatives and businesspeople.
• Help maintain databases of contacts and other relevant information.
• Attend conferences, receptions and/or events pertaining to the aforementioned topics.
• Contact and follow up on various meetings with members of the diplomatic corps, including Ambassadors, and their staff.
• Follow up on meetings with various people.

Strong research skills
Bachelor degree in International Relations or Communications or a related field

Knowledge of Hebrew or Arabic is very beneficial but not required
Other languages are a bonus

INSS researchers are guided by the four core values of professionalism, relevance, intellectual independence, and teamwork. Adhering to the highest standards of research and analysis, they are engaged in exploring the most pressing issues of Israel’s national security, and contribute through creative and innovative thinking to national security policymaking. Professional integrity and intellectual rigor underlie their work at INSS, as they seek to share ideas and learn from one another while retaining their belief in the value of their own ideas.

Security, Research and Government Based