Intern - Americas Program - Fall 2026

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Americas Program offers a paid Fall 2026 internship in Washington, DC. The full-time role (35 hours per week) runs Sept 1–Dec 15, 2026 with an hourly rate tied to education level.

The intern will assist with research projects, literature reviews, event support, copyediting, and monitoring regional developments. Spanish fluency is required; a graduate degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record with interest in Western Hemisphere affairs.
• Bachelor's degree in global development, international affairs, political science, Latin American studies, or similar; graduate degree a plus.
• Excellent analytical and writing abilities; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing Americas Program research and projects.
• Compile research into literature reviews, summaries, backgrounders, and short publications.
• Assist in preparation and execution of Americas Program events.
• Copyedit Americas Program publications and drafting correspondence.
• Monitor events in the Western Hemisphere and disseminate news to our web following.
• Support communication activities and other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Writing skills

Research

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Global Development/International Affairs

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. The Americas Program addresses urgent challenges shaping the Western Hemisphere, including democratic resilience, citizen security, economic competitiveness, regional integration, energy transitions, and the evolving role of Latin America and the Caribbean in global affairs. Through research, convenings, and policy engagement, the program generates insights and recommendations to inform decision-makers and strengthen regional cooperation.

Internship Details

The CSIS Americas Program seeks a full-time (35 hours per week), paid internship for Fall 2026. Begin on or about September 1, 2026 and conclude on or about December 15, 2026. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with experience: $18.40/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.40/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.40/hour for hires with a master’s degree.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with ongoing Americas Program research and projects as specified by the staff.
• Compiling research and data into literature reviews, summaries, backgrounders, and short publications to support the program’s research portfolio.
• Assisting in the preparation and execution of Americas Program events.
• Copyediting Americas Program publications and drafting correspondence.
• Monitoring events in the Western Hemisphere.
• Disseminating news to our web following.
• Supporting communication activities.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong academic record with a demonstrated interest in Western Hemisphere affairs.
• Bachelor’s degree in global development, international affairs, political science, Latin American studies, or similar. A graduate degree is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working in an office environment.
• Fluency in Spanish is required; proficiency in Portuguese is a plus.
• Must be able to work in the United States

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Submit a résumé and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You must apply before August 7, 2026.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer.