Intern - Korea Chair (Spring and Summer 2026)

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is seeking interns for the Office of the Korea Chair for Spring and Summer 2026. The Office of the Korea Chair focuses on policy research related to the Korean peninsula, convening stakeholders, and increasing understanding of Korean policy issues. Interns will gain experience in professional writing, policy research, data collection, and event planning. This role requires motivated self-starters capable of handling logistical tasks, event management, and research/writing. The internship will primarily support the Korea Chair and the Beyond Parallel project. Specific areas of interest include qualitative data compilation and coding, Korean or Chinese language abilities, and mapping/satellite imagery.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail, good organizational abilities, professional demeanor, general office skills and strong computer skills
• Demonstrated interest in the Korean peninsula and Asia
• Experience or coursework in compiling and coding qualitative data
• Background in mapping and satellite imagery
• Strong writing and research skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of the research with and usage of primary sources
• Willingness to complete administrative and logistical tasks
• Ability to work independently as well as closely with a team with a strong work ethic
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Be at least a junior in an undergraduate degree program and have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to commit to working 35 hours per week

Nice To Haves

• Korean, Japanese or Chinese language abilities strongly preferred
• Good social media (Bluesky, Twitter/X & Instagram), Photoshop, Canva, Excel and coding skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Compile and code qualitative data
• Contribute to the development and management of databases for Beyond Parallel
• Gather, organize, and input data on infrastructure projects and related primary source documents
• Monitor current events related to the Korean peninsula and write weekly policy issue briefs on topics including unification planning, South Korean domestic politics, trade, economics, the U.S.-Korea alliance, North Korea, and regional relations
• Provide logistical and administrative support, including social media outreach and contact database management
• Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing
• Assist in spot and background research for staff
• Assist in research and writing for articles, conference reports, event summaries, grant proposals, and other projects

Benefits

• Hourly pay 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree