Public Policy Fellowship: Admin & Communications

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 37,440 - 47,507; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy seeks an Administrative Intern (AGS Fellow) to support the Program in American Grand Strategy. You will assist with events, communications, and student engagement, helping to coordinate programs, panels, and field trips while contributing to research and outreach efforts.

This yearlong fellowship offers mentorship and opportunities for hybrid work. The role emphasizes collaboration with students, faculty, visiting speakers, and donors, with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of U.S. foreign policy and military affairs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, visiting speakers, and donors.
• Flexibility to support evening and occasional weekend events.
• Familiarity with the Program in American Grand Strategy is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for field trips, staff rides, and speaker series events, including onsite assistance, scheduling, advertising, participant coordination, and leading small student groups.
• Coordinate events and programs connecting students with AGS alumni, such as young‑alumni panels.
• Design and implement student professional development opportunities, including information sessions and internship panels.
• Maintain and update the AGS alumni database.
• Help develop and implement communications and social media strategies, including content planning, analytics tracking, and coordination with social media interns.
• Prepare and disseminate the weekly newsletter.
• Maintain and update the AGS website.
• Create content such as interviews, photography, captions, posts, and long‑form stories for newsletters, the website, and social channels.
• Design and compile the program’s annual report.
• Develop and implement projects that advance the AGS mission and enhance the student experience.
• Conduct independent research or contribute to research projects led by AGS leadership and affiliated faculty.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Public engagement

Flexibility for events

Familiarity with AGS

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy seeks an Administrative Intern (AGS Fellow) to support the Program in American Grand Strategy. You will assist with events, communications, and student engagement, helping to coordinate programs, panels, and field trips while contributing to research and outreach efforts.

This yearlong fellowship offers mentorship and opportunities for hybrid work. The role emphasizes collaboration with students, faculty, visiting speakers, and donors, with