Intern - Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy (Summer 2026)
About The Position
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. The CSIS Executive Education Program and the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy (AILA) seek a highly motivated candidate for a full-time, six-month, paid internship in a dynamic and fast-paced environment beginning in May 2026. The Executive Education and AILA programs provide global leaders with training opportunities in leadership, ethics, and foreign policy. The Executive Education program designs and facilitates specialized training initiatives for executives, visiting government officials, and global leaders. AILA offers foreign policy seminars, crisis simulations, and skill-building workshops for CSIS’s interns, young professionals, and visiting university student groups. The intern will support the successful administration and execution of the programs and provide assistance across all program components, such as program development and execution, coordination, outreach, and administrative support. Applications should be submitted no later than Sunday, March 22, at 11:59 pm. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).
Requirements
- Strong demonstrated interest in learning and development, education, and/or event management
- Interest in foreign policy or international relations
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills in a professional setting
- Enthusiasm for challenging assignments that demand creativity
- Report to work on-site at the CSIS headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Nice To Haves
- Event management and/or project coordination experience preferred, in any relevant setting
Responsibilities
- Provide event management support
- Create content for AILA/Executive Education’s social media accounts
- Compile data on CSIS programming
- Assist with program operations and administration
- Organize outreach efforts, such as writing newsletters
- Survey market competition and prospective donors
- Conduct background research on programming, learning and development best practices, and marketing strategies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
