Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

The Corporate Services and Facilities Department (CSF) of the IMF has internship opportunities for graduate students specializing in Creative Solutions. The internship program aims to provide students with the opportunity to acquire cutting edge work experience in the context of an international organization.

To best serve our business partners, in CSF we leverage our specialized knowledge, best practices, and innovation to continually adapt and respond to changing business requirements and to integrate our activities seamlessly into the work programs of the Fund.

We are seeking a motivated, creative photography intern to join our team for the summer. In this role, you will work alongside professional photographers to visually document and represent the institution’s work, collaborating with colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities will vary based on experience and may include supporting photo assignments, coordinating with internal clients, assisting with and conducting photo shoots in the studio and at event locations, managing file delivery, and entering accurate metadata.

The ideal candidate is passionate about photography, brings a strong portfolio, and is eager to gain hands-on experience in a diverse, international organization.

Internships take place at the IMF’s headquarters in Washington DC. Internship assignments run for 3 months. During this period, interns work under the supervision of the relevant section chief.

Qualifications

To compete for an internship in Creative Solutions, at a minimum you must:

• Be enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a relevant field, such photography, fine arts, visual communications or visual arts degree program. Be in student status at the time of the internship.
• Only those students who will return to school upon completion of their internship assignments would be considered.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Have an excellent command of English (both written and oral).
• Show an interest in, and aptitude for working in a multicultural environment.

Duration of internship

• Internship assignments are up to 3 months.

Compensation and Benefits

• competitive salary.
• round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their duty station (university).
• short-term visa may be provided for non-US and non-resident eligible candidates. 
• short-term limited medical insurance coverage per the eligibility guidelines

To be considered, your application must be submitted via Workday and include: 

• Fully completed application form.
• Responses to all questions.
• A personal CV/Resume, as an attachment.
• A recent transcript for the university program in which you are currently registered (showing your current status and recent grades).

 
Selection Process:

After submitting your application, you will receive a system-generated acknowledgement. Only candidates who are identified for further consideration will be contacted for next steps. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. Candidates are short-listed based on their qualifications, their field of specialization, their academic performance record, and their interest. The selection decision, based on how well the candidate's studies align with the department's work, is made by the hiring managers. IMF Internship does not guarantee further employment with the IMF upon completion of the internship or graduation.

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The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.