Tasks performed reflect both the capabilities and experiences of the intern and the current needs of the organizations. These tasks include work-reports to be submitted to the organizations. In addition, interns submit specific work reports to the IONP on a fortnightly basis . An agreement has been reached with the organizations to provide them with interns who are prepared to perform as Junior Political Officers. All interns must undergo training sessions prior to leaving for their internships.
Interns are responsible for making their own housing arrangements and for all other expenses.
Since its inception, more than 60 students from the Monterey Institute have served as interns at five international organizations. Thanks to Mr. Olsen's fluent Spanish and knowledge of nonproliferation affairs, he was able to make an immediate contribution to the Agency's political activities. Mr. Olsen's time at the Secretariat General has been fruitful indeed. After graduation, many former interns have found interesting and policy relevant professional positions in government, industry, NGOs, and business. D.C. Peter Evans won a Presidential Management Internship of the United States Government and was assigned a position on the arms control staff at the Office of the Vice President of the United States, subsequently he moved to a policy position within the State Department.