Intern - Humanitarian Agenda (Spring2025)

CSIS • Washington, DC

361d • $17 - $19

About The Position

At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups. 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 approximately 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. The Humanitarian Agenda utilizes analytic publications, private roundtables and meetings, public events, innovative digital programming, and day-long conferences to inform and influence policy on humanitarian issues. It brings together policymakers, practitioners, the private sector, and academics to discuss challenges for humanitarian action and propose solutions. The ultimate purpose of the Humanitarian Agenda's work is to increase awareness of the challenges in humanitarian action and evolutions in humanitarian action to inform U.S. government strategic planning and policies to reduce humanitarian suffering and prevent the emergence of future crises. The Humanitarian Agenda is seeking one full-time intern who can support day-to-day operations, including outreach efforts, event planning, and other administrative assistance. This is an in-person position during the period from January-June 2024 at the CSIS headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution is required
• Strong academic record with a demonstrated interest in the humanitarian sector is required
• Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills with a range of diverse individuals are required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple assignments under deadlines, and communicate effectively are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required
• Must be able to commit 35 hours per week
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Program support and event planning experience are desired
• Experience with social media (i.e., Twitter/X and Linkedin) in a professional or academic setting is desired

Responsibilities

• Assist in event logistics for meetings, conferences, seminars, and briefings
• Draft external correspondence and communications
• Assist with outreach activities and contact management
• Support the coordination of day-to-day office operations
• Provide background research and fact checking
• Support other administrative duties as needed
• Update web and social media content
• Publicize the program's publications and events across social media platforms (i.e., Twitter and Linkedin)
• Draft mailings and newsletters
• Support other social media duties as needed

Benefits

• Hourly pay commensurate with experience ($17.50/hour for current undergraduate hires, $18.50/hour for hires with a bachelor's degree, and $19.50/hour for hires with a master's degree)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees