Spring Intern, Executive Education

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

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) offers a full-time, six-month paid internship starting Jan 4, 2027, in Washington, DC. The role supports the Executive Education Program, handling event logistics, outreach, and program coordination as part of a dynamic team.

Compensation is hourly, aligned with education level: $18.40/hr for undergraduates, $19.40/hr with a bachelor’s, and $20.40/hr with a master’s degree, reflecting experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong demonstrated interest in learning and development, education, and/or event management.
• Interest in foreign policy or international relations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in a professional setting.
• Enthusiasm for challenging assignments that demand creativity.

Responsibilities

• Provide event management support.
• Create content for Executive Education's social media accounts.
• Compile data on CSIS programming.
• Assist with program operations and administration.
• Organize outreach efforts, such as writing newsletters.
• Survey market competition and prospective donors.
• Conduct background research on programming, learning and development best practices, and marketing strategies.

Skills

Learning & development interest

Foreign policy interest

Attention to detail

Written & oral communication

Creativity

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

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. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The CSIS Executive Education Program seeks a highly motivated candidate for a full-time, six-month, paid internship in a dynamic and fast-paced environment beginning on January 4th, 2027.

The Executive Education program provides global leaders with training opportunities in leadership, ethics, and foreign policy. Itdesigns andfacilitates specialized training initiatives for executives, visiting government officials, and global leaders. It also offers foreign policyseminars, crisis simulations,andskill-buildingworkshopsfor CSIS'sinterns,young professionals,and visiting university student groups.The intern will support the successful administration and execution of the programs andprovide assistanceacross all program components, such as program development and execution, coordination, outreach, and administrative support.

The hired candidate will be paid hourly, 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

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Provideevent management support
• Create content for Executive Education's social media accounts
• Compile data on CSIS programming
• Assistwith program operations and administration
• Organize outreach efforts, such as writing newsletters
• Survey market competition and prospective donors
• Conduct background research on programming, learning and development best practices, and marketing strategies

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong demonstrated interest inlearning and development, education, and/or event management
• Interestin foreign policyor international relations
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in a professional setting
• Enthusiasm for challenging assignments that demand creativity
• Event management and/or project coordination experience preferred, in any relevant setting
• Lives in or can easily travel to the D.C.area for work at the CSIS office in Washington, D.C.

Salary Range $18.40—$20.40 USD

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.