Spring Intern, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics
About The Position
CSIS is seeking a full-time, paid, in-person intern for its Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics for a four-month term from January through April. Extensions may occasionally be possible based on exceptional performance. The internship primarily supports work promoting growth-oriented business and economic reforms at the state level in India, with additional work related to federal economic reforms, U.S.-India commercial relations, urbanization, healthcare partnerships, defense ties, and technology partnerships. The intern is expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays. Virtual internships are not accommodated, and the intern must be prepared to work from the office five days a week if required by CSIS management. The position requires 35 hours per week and eligibility to work in the United States. The intern will engage and coordinate with stakeholders in India and the United States and across CSIS projects. The intern reports to the Associate Fellow, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics, and is expected to work well with the entire team. The position pays hourly, based on experience and education: $18.40 for current undergraduate hires, $19.40 for hires with a bachelor's degree, and $20.40 for hires with a master's degree. The specified start date is January 4, 2026, and is non-negotiable.
Requirements
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Commit to working 35 hours per week.
- Have solid knowledge of the Indian economy, political system, and main policymaking bodies.
- Have strong writing skills.
- Have strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Be able to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Have demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Be able to work in a team environment.
- Have access to a computer and mobile phone/technology sufficient to work from home.
- Commit to full-time, in-person work; the schedule is four office days per week with the option to work from home Fridays, and the intern may be required to work in the office five days per week.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in International Economics, International Relations, International Business, Finance, South Asian Studies, or a related field.
- A baseline understanding of U.S.-India commercial ties.
- An understanding of the political economies of Indian states.
- Applicants who have already graduated from a college degree program are highly preferred; current students able to commit to full-time, in-person work may also apply.
Responsibilities
- Maintain databases for program websites, particularly the Engaging Indian States microsite and India Reforms Scorecard 3.0.
- Help prepare the Indian States Weekly Newsletter.
- Draft social media posts for the program.
- Assist staff with research for ongoing projects, longer papers, and briefs.
- Help with copyediting and transcription of notes from virtual events and programs.
- Support event logistics and general administrative tasks.
- Assist in drafting newsletters, researching news relevant to India, preparing press releases and briefing materials, and drafting event invitations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Engage, coordinate, and communicate with stakeholders in organizations and governments in India and the United States and across CSIS projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
