Korea Policy Research Intern

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites applications for two full-time interns to support the Korea Chair in Washington, DC. Intern duties include policy research, data collection, and event assistance in a fast-paced office.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates with strong writing, data handling, and social media skills, and a keen interest in Korean affairs. Domestic work authorization and 35-hour weeks are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail, good organizational abilities, professional demeanor, general office skills, and strong computer skills
• Have a demonstrated interest in the Korean peninsula and Asia
• Experience or coursework in compiling and coding qualitative data, designing data visualizations, and/or database management
• Good social media skills (Bluesky, Twitter/X, Threads & Instagram)
• Canva, Excel, and coding skills preferred
• Possess strong writing and research skills
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess good understanding of the research with and usage of primary sources
• Willingness to complete administrative and logistical tasks
• Ability to work independently as well as closely with a team with a strong work ethic
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Be at least a junior in an undergraduate degree program and have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to commit to working 35 hours per week
• Korean language ability strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor current events related to the Korean peninsula and write weekly policy issue briefs on topics including unification planning, South Korean domestic politics, trade, economics, the U.S.-Korea alliance, North Korea, and regional relations
• Compile and code qualitative data on topics including North Korean provocations, North Korea‑Russian cooperation, and media coverage for Korea Chair events and publications
• Create promotional and news‑related content for the Korea Chair's Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads accounts
• Gather, organize, and input data on infrastructure projects and related primary source documents
• Provide logistical and administrative support, including social media outreach, contact database management, and event statistics tracking
• Assist in developing the Korea Chair's biweekly podcasts, The Impossible State and The Capital Cable through social media promotion and brainstorming questions
• Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing
• Assist in background research for staff
• Assist in research and writing for articles, conference reports, event summaries, grant proposals, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
• Assist in social media posting across Bluesky, Instagram, and Twitter/X

Job description

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites applications for two full-time interns to support the Korea Chair in Washington, DC. Intern duties include policy research, data collection, and event assistance in a fast-paced office.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates with strong writing, data handling, and social media skills, and a keen interest in Korean affairs. Domestic work authorization and 35-hour weeks are required.