Capitol Hill Congressional Affairs Intern (Paid)

Center for Strategic and International Studies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites motivated undergraduates or recent graduates to join our Congressional and Government Affairs Internship in Washington, DC from January to May 2026. This paid, full-time internship offers hands-on policy research, briefings, and support to Capitol Hill teams.

Compensation is hourly, with rates tiered by level of degree. The intern will engage in drafting letters, event support, and data gathering while gaining exposure to

Qualifications

• Excellent research, writing, and copy-editing skills with clear, concise communication.
• Ability to prioritize, track, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork to support a busy congressional affairs team.
• Experience with Excel, databases, and email marketing platforms is desired.

Responsibilities

• Draft and copyedit official correspondence.
• Assist with event preparation and staffing for public and private events.
• Support research and analysis of congressional activities.
• Track relevant congressional actions and legislation.
• Contribute to long-term projects, including background research and data gathering.
• Draft and format program mailings and maintain mailing lists accuracy.
• Provide general administrative support to the Congressional Affairs and Government Affairs team.

Skills

Research skills

Writing

Copy-editing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree or recent graduate in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Database management

Email marketing platform

Job description

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites motivated undergraduates or recent graduates to join our Congressional and Government Affairs Internship in Washington, DC from January to May 2026. This paid, full-time internship offers hands-on policy research, briefings, and support to Capitol Hill teams.

Compensation is hourly, with rates tiered by level of degree. The intern will engage in drafting letters, event support, and data gathering while gaining exposure to