GeoEconomics Center

About the Role

The GeoEconomics Center (GeoEcon Center) acts as a translation hub focused on shaping a better global economic future. Interns are an integral part of the GeoEcon Center, actively engaging with events, publications, development, and programming strategy. This position offers exposure to data visualization, event planning, research preparation and publication, and administrative tasks, including co-management of the program’s social media accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with logistical and administrative duties for GeoEcon Center programming.
• Assist in the daily production of social media posts across multiple platforms.
• Assist in the creation of GeoEcon Center data visualizations.
• Assist in the publication and maintenance of GeoEcon Center’s online products.
• Assist with the editing and preparation of research briefs and other publications.
• Collaborate on event planning and organization, and assist with day-of-event management.
• Conduct ad hoc research tasks to support the activities of the GeoEcon Center, including memos/briefings on current events, key stakeholders, and emerging issues.
• Draft events preparation material, speakers’ briefs, and background information.
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives.
• Track and/or manage GeoEcon Center media mentions, program metrics, and contact lists.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Passion for the GeoEcon team’s work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit.
• Value effective communication and a work culture of continual learning.
• Deadline-oriented.
• Strong interest in economics and international affairs through education and/or experience.
• Based in Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days (32 hours) per week in the office.
• Paid at a rate of $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

Essential

• At least a college sophomore in good standing or recent college graduate.
• Fields of study: international economics, finance, public policy, or a relevant discipline.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong writing and research skills or demonstrated aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to identify and work through challenges using sound judgment.
• Interest in topics relevant to the GeoEcon Center’s work, e.g., geoeconomics, international trade, fiscal & monetary policy, digital currencies & payment systems, future of the global economic architecture.
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Highly Desired

• Professional experience in a team environment, working across a range of stakeholders and levels of seniority.
• Experience with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data using Excel, a statistical software package, or programming language.
• Experience with data visualization and/or graphic design tools.
• Experience with social media management and content production, particularly in professional environments.
• Experience in event planning and production, particularly in professional environments.
• Experience with data platforms such as Macrobond, Bloomberg, or national statistical services.

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

Required: Resume and cover letter (in lieu of cover letter, short responses to provided questions must be uploaded as a single document).