DC Tech & Policy Intern: Emerging Tech & Global Policy

Atlantic Council; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Council's Young Global Professionals internship is based at our Washington, DC headquarters, with a minimum of four days in the office each week. The role is a temporary internship offering $18.50 per hour and requires strong interest in technology policy, events, and research.

The internship blends substantive, operational, administrative, and technical support. Applicants should be current undergraduates, graduates, or recent grads, with availability for full- or part-time schedules

Qualifications

• Must be a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (20-30 hours/week).
• Demonstrated passion for our work and describe interest in the intersection of emerging technologies and geopolitics in your cover letter.
• Aptitude for research and writing beyond academic sense (policy memos, press releases, briefing materials).
• Ability to communicate complex scientific topics to a non-scientific audience.
• Interest in event planning and execution.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is highly preferred.
• Experience with Java and GitHub is a plus.
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistics for events, including invitations, agendas, memos, and staffing panels and conferences.
• Contribute to research and editing for reports, papers, and memos.
• Track current emerging technology policies and legislation.
• Write analytical pieces for publication on Atlantic Council blogs.
• Represent the Council at events around DC and share recaps with staff.
• Assist with social media, especially to promote events.
• Take notes at events for internal and external distribution.

Skills

Research and writing

Policy memos

Event planning

Microsoft Office

Java

GitHub

Second language

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Java

GitHub

Job description

Atlantic Council's Young Global Professionals internship is based at our Washington, DC headquarters, with a minimum of four days in the office each week. The role is a temporary internship offering $18.50 per hour and requires strong interest in technology policy, events, and research.

The internship blends substantive, operational, administrative, and technical support. Applicants should be current undergraduates, graduates, or recent grads, with availability for full- or part-time schedules