Millennium Leadership Program - Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program

Atlantic Council Of The U S • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Atlantic Council’s Millennium Leadership Program (MLP) cultivates connected and empowered global leaders through leadership, community, and impact. Its portfolio includes the Millennium Fellowship, the Millennium Leadership Intensive, and the annual Global Leadership Forum. MLP is preparing to become the Global Leadership Center, expanding beyond international programming to serve as a hub for thought leadership on the future of global leadership.

The intern will join a small, entrepreneurial team and contribute to the day-to-day work of running the program. The role spans applicant data and program coordination, event logistics, writing and communications, and monitoring and evaluation. The intern will be trusted with substantive responsibilities and is expected to work with initiative, accuracy, resilience, and a high standard of execution. They will also have opportunities to learn alongside Fellows in leadership trainings led by executive-level facilitators and attend events across the Atlantic Council.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, in-person internship in Washington, DC, for the duration of the internship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Graduate student or recent college graduate; a background in political science, international affairs, public policy, communications, international education, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs, foreign policy, or international exchange through coursework or experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Professionalism and poise when working with colleagues and partners in the United States and abroad.
• Comfort working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, in person in Washington, DC, for the duration of the internship.
• Able to take initiative, work with attention to detail, adapt to fast-paced and ambiguous conditions, and collaborate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with WordPress, Canva, Salesforce, Monday.com, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage applicant data and tracking, scheduling, program materials, and coordination of meetings and activities.
• Handle logistical components of convenings, including international study tours, retreats, trainings, and virtual programming, such as travel, hotels, transportation, and technology.
• Draft proposals, promotional materials, social media posts, and website content, and support publication of long-form pieces.
• Help design surveys, track metrics, and conduct basic data analysis for monitoring and evaluation.
• Take notes at meetings and events, identify issues or missed follow-ups, and help close loops.
• Contribute to team needs as they arise and bring solutions to unexpected challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern