Economic Statecraft Initiative

About the Role

Young Global Professionals are an integral part of the Economic Statecraft Initiative and actively engage with events and publications. Reporting to the director of the Economic Statecraft Initiative, the successful candidate will focus on supporting our economic statecraft mission, including conducting research to prepare the initiative director for public appearances, and supporting the ESI staff in planning events, preparing formal invitations and participants lists, producing social media content, and conducting research and producing data visualizations for the various trackers of the Initiative. The successful candidate will have a passion for the work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit while also being an effective communicator. With a work culture of continual learning, an inclination toward deadlines and a demonstrated interest in international affairs and economics through class work and/or experience is strongly preferred. Applications reflecting strong writing and editing skills will be prioritized for consideration. This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. Interns will be compensated at a rate of $18.50 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ESI staff in planning and executing Economic Statecraft Initiative events, including drafting invite language, tracking RSVPs, and supporting in-person logistics on the day of events.
• Regularly create social media content synthesizing ESI’s publications and current events.
• Draft memos for the director’s speaking engagements and events while following guidance from the ESI staff and incorporating feedback.
• Help produce data visualizations for ESI’s trackers, publications, and social media posts.
• Conduct research as needed to support Initiative activities, including briefings on current events, key stakeholders, and emerging issues.
• Assist the ESI staff in daily operations and programming of the Initiative.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate, preferably in Economics or International Affairs or a relevant discipline.
• Applicants must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) and be in the office four days a week.
• Strong international affairs background from academic and/or professional experience.
• Interest in national security and how economic power is leveraged to advance foreign policy and national security.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn and step outside comfort zones.
• Experience with WordPress and developing/editing webpages.
• Experience organizing events or leading groups from academic or professional experience, or extracurricular activities.
• Data analysis and research skills – Python, R, Excel.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written communication.
• Language skills are a plus.

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