Global Energy Center

About the Role

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center (GEC) develops and promotes pragmatic and nonpartisan policy solutions designed to advance global energy security, enhance economic opportunity, and accelerate pathways to net-zero emissions. Young Global Professionals (YGPs) provide research and logistical support, and are encouraged to participate in and attend events hosted by other programs at the Atlantic Council. YGPs are an integral part of the GEC, with projects requiring active engagement in events, projects, and research. This position will expose the candidate to the logistical elements of event-planning, think tank operations, research, and the publications process.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support the activities and projects of the staff.
• Handle an array of logistical coordination for program events and activities.
• Write correspondence and take notes at Council public events, roundtables, and strategy sessions.
• Write analytical pieces for publication on GEC’s EnergySource blog.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) in the office.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs and/or energy and climate through class work or experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs with a focus on energy, foreign policy, economics, or climate policy.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Preferably majoring in political science/international affairs, public policy, energy/environmental science, economics, or another field relevant to energy and climate policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to identify and work through challenges.
• Aptitude and strong skills in research and writing.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Poise and professionalism in a team environment with colleagues and counterparts in the United States and abroad.
• A passion for the work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit.
• Ability to produce rigorous work under deadlines.

This internship is based in Washington, DC. Candidates must be available to work in-person throughout the duration of the program.

Interns will be paid at a rate of $18.50 per hour.

Applications close Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT) and require a resume and cover letter.