Bertelsmann Foundation RANGE Forecasting Internship

Bertelsmann Foundation RANGE Forecasting Internship 2023

What is RANGE?

RANGE (Rethinking Assumptions in a New Geostrategic Environment) is a crowdsourced forecasting platform focused on geopolitics and the transatlantic relationship. The forecasts, generated by a community of transatlantic experts, experienced policymakers, and the informed public, are being curated by RANGE as a new source of input for analysis, publications, and elevating the public discourse. RANGE is a key part of the Bertelsmann Foundation & Bertelsmann Stiftung’s work to bring accurate, credible, and forward-looking insights to governments and the public on both sides of the Atlantic. To learn more, visit our about us page.

Internship period: June - August 2023

Location

Bertelsmann Foundation
1108 16th Street, NW
First Floor
Washington, DC 20036

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited academic institution in the United States.
• Applicants must have participated in the RANGE college forecasting tournament running from January 23 - April 28, 2023 to be eligible to apply.
• Applicants must submit a current resume/CV
• Application deadline: April 1, 2023

Responsibilities and Objectives

• Learn about crowdsourced forecasting and the science behind becoming a more accurate forecaster through forecasting training from BFNA and Cultivate Labs.
• Participate in forecasting question decomposition exercises and help formulate new questions for the RANGE platform.
• Assist with the planning of forecasting events and information sessions with universities, think tanks, and civil society organizations in the U.S.
• Help grow and sustain the RANGE network of forecasters through online outreach and engagement.
• Learn from Bertelsmann Foundation staff about transatlantic issues and different ways of presenting research, from written publications to animations and documentary films.

Benefits and Terms

The Bertelsmann Foundation will provide a stipend of $1,800 per month.

Please note that a successful applicant must:

• work 17 hours per week
• be legally authorized to work in the United States
• reside in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia for the duration of the internship
• work in-person from the Bertelsmann Foundation office for the duration of the internship
• be responsible for travel, accommodation, applicable taxes, and all other living expenses for the duration of the internship

How to Apply

To apply for the RANGE forecasting internship, please submit the application form here.

For any additional questions, contact Daniela Rojas Medina at [email protected].

The Bertelsmann Foundation, a nonprofit, private operating foundation, believes that equal opportunity for all staff members is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with the District of Columbia and federal law, this nonprofit will not discriminate against a staff member or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job-related factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all staff members based on qualifications and job requirements.

RANGE is a key part of the Bertelsmann Foundation & Bertelsmann Stiftung’s work to bring accurate, credible and forward-looking insights to governments and the public on both sides of the Atlantic.