Europe Center

About the Role

The Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program within the Europe Center provides interns exposure to the logistical and administrative elements of event-planning, the writing process for publications and articles, and designing strategic initiatives within a think tank. Interns will assist in the Europe Center’s fast-paced programming at the forefront of transatlantic relations, as well as development tasks and outreach to its close network of Europe experts, officials, and thought leaders. This internship is based full-time in Washington, DC, 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

• Handle logistics for Council events and activities of the Europe Center’s programming.
• Organize and consolidate prep materials for various meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and public appearances.
• Help manage the operations and administrative functions of the Europe Center.
• Manage program contacts and networks.
• Support Center outreach as needed.
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions.
• Conduct research for Europe Center staff and fellows as needed to support the activities of the Europe Center, including meetings, speeches, articles, task force reports, and policy briefs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Availability to work 40 hours per week is required.
• This internship is based full-time in our Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in the office.
• Applications close Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT).

Qualifications

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in international affairs or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated interest in European affairs, the European Union, transatlantic relations, and NATO through classwork and/or experience.
• Demonstrated interest in transatlantic relations, the Atlantic community, and the core mission of the Atlantic Council. Demonstrated knowledge of the EU and member state affairs highly desired.
• Experience with social media campaigns, website maintenance, and email marketing are highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written – live and virtual), including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Aptitude and strong skills in research, writing, and logistics for events.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency in a European language preferred.