Global Energy Center - Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program

Atlantic Council Of The U S Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center (GEC) offers a Young Global Professionals (YGP) internship in Washington, DC. Interns assist with research, event logistics, note-taking at public events, and drafting pieces for the EnergySource blog.

Candidates should be juniors, grads, or recent grads with strong writing and international affairs interest. Work is in-person in DC, full-time in the office, with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a college junior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate.
• Preferred majors include political science/international affairs/public policy/energy or climate policy/economics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support staff activities and projects.
• Coordinate logistics for program events and activities.
• Write correspondence and take notes at Council events, roundtables, and strategy sessions.
• Write analytical pieces for publication on GEC’s EnergySource blog.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal and communication skills

Research and writing

Analytical, planning, time management,

MS Office proficiency

Education

College junior or graduate student/recent graduate

Majors: political science/international affairs/public policy/energy economics

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center (GEC) develops and promotes pragmatic and nonpartisan policy solutions designed to advance global energy security, enhance economic opportunity, and accelerate pathways to net-zero emissions. Our Young Global Professionals (YGPs) provide important research and logistical support to the Center. They are also encouraged to participate in and attend events hosted by other programs at the Atlantic Council.YGPs are an integral part of the GEC. Our projects are all-hands-on-deck, and we encourage interns to actively engage with events, projects, and research. This position will expose the candidate to the logistical elements of event-planning, think tank operations, research, and our publications process.The successful candidate will have a passion for the work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit while also being an effective communicator. With a work culture of constant learning, the GEC values strong writing skills and attention to detail, and the ability to produce rigorous work under deadlines. Demonstrated interest in international affairs and/or energy and climate through class work or experience is strongly preferred.This internship is based in our Washington, DC headquarters. Candidates must be available to work in-person throughout the duration of the program. Interns will be paid at a rate of $18.50 per hour.ResponsibilitiesConduct research to support the activities and projects of the staff.Handle an array of logistical coordination for program events and activities.Write correspondence and take notes at Council public events, roundtables, and strategy sessions.Write analytical pieces for publication on GEC’s EnergySource blog.Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in political science/international affairs, public policy, energy/environmental science, economics, or another field relevant to energy and climate policy.Demonstrated interest in international affairs with a focus on energy, foreign policy, economics, or climate policy.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to identify and work through challenges.Aptitude and strong skills in research and writing.Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills.A strong attention to detail.Proficiency in MS Office suite.Poise and professionalism in a team environment with colleagues and counterparts in the United States and abroad.Must be authorized to work in the United States.Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) in the office.Applications close Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT) and require a resume and cover letter. Due to the large volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.