Millennium Leadership Program

About the Role

The Atlantic Council's Millennium Leadership Program (MLP) cultivates a new generation of connected and empowered global leaders. MLP is transitioning to become the Global Leadership Center, growing beyond international programming to establish itself as a hub for thought leadership on the future of global leadership. This role offers the opportunity to help shape that transition.

About the Team

We are a small, entrepreneurial team with an outsized global footprint. We build things from scratch, move fast, and hold ourselves to a high standard.

What You'll Do

• Manage applicant data and tracking, scheduling, program materials, and coordination of meetings and activities.
• Own logistical pieces of convenings, including international study tours, retreats, trainings, and virtual programming (travel, hotels, transportation, technology).
• Draft proposals, promotional materials, social media posts, website content, and support the publication process for long-form pieces.
• Help design surveys, track metrics, and run basic data analysis for monitoring and evaluation work.
• Take notes at meetings and events, flag what's falling through the cracks, and help close loops.
• Contribute wherever needed, expecting the unexpected and bringing solutions.

Who You Are

• A go-getter who takes initiative and anticipates needs.
• Relentlessly detail-oriented.
• A strong writer and communicator, able to adapt your voice.
• Gritty and resilient, thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• A true team player, comfortable owning tasks independently and helping colleagues.
• Ambitious and curious, with high standards for your work.

Qualifications

• Graduate student or recent college graduate, preferably in political science/international affairs, public policy, communications, international education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs, foreign policy, or international exchange through coursework or experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills; able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with WordPress, Canva, Salesforce, Monday.com, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Professionalism and poise working with colleagues and partners in the US and abroad.
• Comfort working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person in Washington, DC for the duration of the internship.

Applications close Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET.

Applications require a resume and cover letter.