Intern

About the Role

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is seeking highly motivated candidates for a full-time, paid, in-person internship. This internship is with the Office of External Relations (ER) team and will run from January 2027 through May 2027. Candidates should be motivated self-starters passionate about communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare media advisories and event announcements.
• Support with event preparation, staffing, and photography.
• Draft and format ER mailings, and support accuracy of mailing lists.
• Support social media efforts, including drafting content (including short videos) from CSIS materials for various social media channels.
• Support with metrics and analytics compilation.
• Support various long-term projects (outreach research, proposal writing, data gathering) for the ER team and Chief Communications Officer.
• Monitor CSIS social media channels, tracking followers, engagement, and site referrals.
• Provide general administrative support to the full ER team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide strong customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, track, and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• General knowledge of international affairs and an interest in the news cycle.
• Previous event photography experience and working knowledge of cameras.
• Previous communications experience and familiarity with social media analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Salary Range: $18.40 USD - $20.40 USD per hour

This is a paid, in-person internship.