GeoEconomics Center - Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program

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

Job summary

Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center welcomes a motivated intern to join a dynamic team in Washington, DC. You’ll contribute to data visualization, event planning, and research, while assisting with social media and publication production.

This role blends policy insight with hands-on program support and daily administrative tasks. The internship offers exposure to newsletters, infographics, and strategic programming, with a 32-hour work week in-office and a pay rate of $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• College sophomore or recent graduate in international economics, finance, public policy, or a relevant discipline.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong writing and research skills or demonstrated aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to identify and work through challenges using sound judgment.
• Interest in topics relevant to the GeoEcon Center’s work, e.g., geoeconomics, international trade, fiscal & monetary policy, digital currencies & payment systems, future of the global economic architecture.
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistical and administrative duties for GeoEcon Center programming.
• Assist in the daily production of social media posts across multiple platforms.
• Assist in the creation of GeoEcon Center data visualizations.
• Assist in the publication and maintenance of GeoEcon Center’s online products.
• Assist with editing and preparation of research briefs and other publications.
• Collaborate on event planning and organization and assist with day-of-event management.
• Conduct ad hoc research tasks to support the activities of the GeoEcon Center, including memos/briefings on current events, key stakeholders, and emerging issues.
• Draft events preparation material, speakers’ briefs, and background information.
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives.
• Track and/or manage GeoEcon Center media mentions, program metrics, and contact lists.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing and research

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Data visualization tools

Social media management

Event planning

Education

College sophomore or recent graduate in international economics, finance, public policy

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

Programming language

Data visualization tools

Macrobond

Bloomberg

Job description

At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center (GeoEcon Center) is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future. Our interns are an integral part of the GeoEconomics Center and actively engage with events, publications, development, and programming strategy. This position will expose successful candidates to all elements of data visualization, event planning, research preparation and publication, and day-to-day administrative tasks including co-management of the program’s social media accounts. In coordination with the Center’s staff, the interns will help design infographics using data visualization and use research skills to contribute to the Center’s newsletters.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the GeoEcon team’s work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit. They will value effective communication and a work culture of continual learning. They will be deadline-oriented and demonstrate a strong interest in economics and international affairs through education and/or experience.

This internship is based in our Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days (32 hours) per week in the office. Interns will be paid at a rate of $18.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistical and administrative duties necessary for GeoEcon Center programming;
• Assist in the daily production of social media posts across multiple platforms;
• Assist in the creation of GeoEcon Center data visualizations;
• Assist in the publication and maintenance of GeoEcon Center’s online products;
• Assist with the editing and preparation of research briefs and other publications;
• Collaborate on event planning and organization and assist with day-of-event management;
• Conduct ad hoc research tasks to support the activities of the GeoEcon Center, including memos/briefings on current events, key stakeholders, and emerging issues;
• Draft events preparation material, speakers’ briefs, and background information;
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives;
• Track and/or manage GeoEcon Center media mentions, program metrics, and contact lists.

Qualifications

• At least a college sophomore in good standing or recent college graduate in international economics, finance, public policy, or a relevant discipline;
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills;
• Strong writing and research skills or demonstrated aptitude;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to identify and work through challenges using sound judgment;
• Interest in topics relevant to the GeoEcon Center’s work, e.g., geoeconomics, international trade, fiscal & monetary policy, digital currencies & payment systems, future of the global economic architecture;
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Professional experience in a team environment, working across a range of stakeholders and levels of seniority;
• Experience with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data using Excel, a statistical software package, or programming language;
• Experience with data visualization and/or graphic design tools;
• Experience with social media management and content production, particularly in professional environments;
• Experience in event planning and production, particularly in professional environments;
• Experience with data platforms such as Macrobond, Bloomberg, or national statistical services.