Data Visualization Intern

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. • Washington, DC

5d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization. The Andreas C. Dracopoulos iDeas Lab, the creative and digital production department at CSIS, uses multimedia production to enhance policy research and analysis with web development, design, video, and audio. The data visualization intern will translate datasets into graphs, charts, and other data visualizations for CSIS publications. This role involves processing data and producing visualizations in a creative environment, partnering with foreign policy experts and researchers. The ideal candidate has a solid design background, communication skills, and a passion for the intersection of data, design, technology, and foreign policy/national security. The successful candidate will be eager to improve their skills, contribute to CSIS’s vision, possess strong problem-solving skills, independent self-direction, an aptitude for design, and the ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. They should also be a team player with outstanding communication and project management skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.40/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.40/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.40/hour for hires with a master’s degree).

Requirements

• B.A./B.S./A.B. in relevant field (information design, data visualization, computer science, graphic design) or other relevant experience, including bootcamp training or freelance work.
• 1+ years of experience in data visualization design.
• Solid understanding of data visualization design best practices and general design principles.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, SVG files, and HTML syntax.
• Ability to handle tabular data, format CSV files (Excel), and perform basic spreadsheet calculations.
• Experience in receiving feedback gracefully, knowing how to respond appropriately to client concerns and how to iterate and improve designs based on feedback.
• Strong interest in global affairs and public policy.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with technologies like JS libraries and frameworks (React, Vue, Highcharts, D3, jQuery), mapping tools (QGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Carto), or Typefi.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design data visualizations using Flourish and Datawrapper.
• Create infographics.
• Help researchers, analysts, and non-technical partners to effectively communicate their findings using data.
• Work closely with iDeas Lab designers to merge data visualizations with the layout of publications.
• Support the team to gather feedback from clients and partners to continually improve the products and tools we create.
• Support the design, layout, and illustration of communication materials for print and digital platforms, including reports and presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree