Eurasia Center – Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work one day per week

Job summary

Atlantic Council in Washington, DC seeks a Young Global Professional Intern to gain exposure to event planning, research, and publications within the Eurasia Center. The role offers hands-on experience across logistics, communications, and policy outreach, supporting a fast-paced think-tank environment.

The position requires a college junior or graduate student with interest in Eurasia, strong writing and analytical skills, and availability for 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, preferably majoring in international affairs or another relevant field.
• Demonstrable interest in Ukraine, Russia, and the wider region, as well as the core mission of the Atlantic Council.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to identify and work through challenges with strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Aptitude and strong skills in research, writing, and logistics.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Russian and/or Ukrainian language is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistics for Eurasia Center events and programming.
• Organize and consolidate prep materials for meetings, events, speaking engagements, and trips.
• Conduct research in support of Eurasia Center activities, including meetings, speeches, articles, reports, policy briefs, and Congressional engagement.
• Help support the operations and administrative functions of the Eurasia Center.
• Assist with monitoring program contacts, networks, and the news cycle.
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Research

Writing

Logistics

Analytical

Planning

Time management

Russian/Ukrainian (advantage)

Education

College junior or graduate student

Job description

Job Location: Washington, DC headquarters, requiring 4 days per week in office
Employment Type: Temporary
Seniority Level: Intern
Job Category: Staff

Description

Young Global Professionals are an integral part of the Eurasia Center . Team projects are all-hands-on-deck, so our entire staff gets both operational and substantive experience in all that we do. The Eurasia Center works to galvanize international support for an independent Ukraine within secure borders whose people will determine their own future. The Eurasia Center also has an extensive body of work on Russia and other countries of Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. Our portfolio includes frequent in person and virtual convenings—held both domestically and abroad—from small private discussions to large multi-day conferences. The Center's experts and partners regularly publish short-form analysis, as well as longer research reports, and brief US and European policymakers.

This position will expose the candidate to the logistical and administrative elements of event planning, the writing process for publications and articles, and the design of strategic initiatives within a think tank.The candidate will assist in the Eurasia Center's fast-paced programming at the forefront of transatlantic relations, conduct wide-ranging research tasks as assigned, and support outreach to the Center's close network of Eurasia experts, officials, and thought leaders.

Successful candidates will have a passion for Eurasian affairs and a collegial spirit while also being an effective communicator who is willing to learn and grow in an organization. Demonstrated interest in Eurasia, particularly with familiarity with Ukraine and/or Russia through classwork and/or experience ispreferred.

This is a full-time position based in our Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely once per week. Interns will be compensated at a rate of $18.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistics for Eurasia Center events and programming.
• Organize and consolidate prep materials for various meetings, events, speaking engagements, and trips.
• Conduct research in support of Eurasia Center activities, including meetings, speeches, articles, reports, policy briefs, and Congressional engagement.
• Help support the operations and administrative functions of the Eurasia Center.
• Assist with monitoring program contacts, networks, and the news cycle.
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in international affairs or another relevant field.
• Demonstrable interest in Ukraine, Russia, and the wider region, as well as the core mission of the Atlantic Council. Demonstrated knowledge of the Eurasia region desired.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written, in-person and virtual), including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Aptitude and strong skills in research, writing, and logistics.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency in Russian and/or Ukrainian language is a plus but not required.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week is required.

Applications closeSunday,November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT)and require a resume, cover letter, and a blog post pitch responding to the prompt in the application.Due to the large volume of applications,only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Eurasia Center's mission is to enhance transatlantic cooperation in promoting stability, democratic values, and prosperity in Eurasia, from Eastern Europe and Turkey in the West to the Caucasus, Russia, and Central Asia in the East.

Please note: The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any classification protected by law, including but not limited to those protected characteristics covered by the DC Human Rights Act, including age, skin color, credit information, disability, family responsibilities, familial status, gender identity & expression, genetic information, homeless status, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, place of residence or business, political affiliation, race, religion, seal evaporation record, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, status as a victim or family member of a victim of DVSOS, or status as a victim of an intrafamily offense. The Atlantic Council is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. For more information, please connect with us at [e-mail] . Eligibility to work in the United States is confirmed with E-Verify; employment at the Atlantic Council is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).