Spring Policy Intern: Congressional & Government Affairs

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

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC invites applications for a Spring Intern in Congressional & Government Affairs. This paid, full-time internship runs January–May 2026 and offers exposure to policy analysis, briefings, and Capitol Hill engagement.

The intern will assist with official correspondence, event support, and research tasks, contributing to CSIS’s policy impact while gaining hands-on experience in a bipartisan public policy environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or recent graduate in a relevant field.
• Excellent research, writing, and copy-editing skills with clear and concise communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and demonstrate professional judgment.
• Strong knowledge/interest in the Hill and international affairs.
• Previous Hill experience is required.
• Excel, database management, and/or email marketing platform experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and copyediting official correspondence.
• Assist with event preparation and staffing for public and private events.
• Support program research and analysis of congressional activities.
• Track relevant congressional actions and legislation.
• Support long-term projects for the Congressional and Government Affairs team.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Copy-editing

Interpersonal skills

Hill knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Database management

Email marketing platform

Job description

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC invites applications for a Spring Intern in Congressional & Government Affairs. This paid, full-time internship runs January–May 2026 and offers exposure to policy analysis, briefings, and Capitol Hill engagement.

The intern will assist with official correspondence, event support, and research tasks, contributing to CSIS’s policy impact while gaining hands-on experience in a bipartisan public policy environment.