Indo-Pacific Security Program Intern

Center for a New American Security • Washington, DC

6d • $1,900 - $1,900

About The Position

The Indo-Pacific Security Program Intern is part of the Center for a New American Security’s Joseph S. Nye, Jr. National Security Internship and Mentoring Program. This rigorous internship includes policy research and writing, exposure to national policy debates and decision makers, and professional development. The internship is full-time at 40 hours per week for a six-month term.

The Indo-Pacific Security Program works to inform the exercise of U.S. power and leadership in the Indo-Pacific through research, publications, in-country fieldwork, dialogues with officials, public events, and expert working groups. Its research addresses opportunities and challenges for the United States in the region, including issues originating in the Indo-Pacific that have global implications. Interns are integral members of the team, supporting research and events and having opportunities to write under their own bylines and attend professional development and mentorship sessions.

Requirements

• Strong writing skills.
• A self-starter mentality.
• Experience completing detail-oriented work on tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated interest in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Ability to exercise thoughtful judgment when balancing multiple projects, coordinating across teams, and engaging with external experts and policy practitioners.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the Indo-Pacific Security Program’s research efforts.
• Assist with CNAS events featuring top experts in the field.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle of research in collaboration with senior and junior staff.
• Write under their own bylines when opportunities arise.
• Participate in professional development and mentorship sessions.

Benefits

• $75 per month transportation stipend.
• An additional stipend of $1,900 per month intended to help cover daily expenses incurred during the internship.
• Professional development and mentorship sessions.
• Opportunities to write under their own bylines and attend policy debates and engage with decision makers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed