Spring Intern, Congressional & Government Affairs

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. • Washington, DC

2d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonprofit, bipartisan public policy organization, is hiring a full-time, paid Congressional and Government Affairs Intern for January through May 2026. The intern will help strengthen CSIS’s relationships with Congress, support briefings, and promote CSIS research to Capitol Hill, contributing to the organization’s work informing policymakers. The role involves a variety of research, writing, logistical, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced team environment. Pay is hourly and commensurate with experience: $18.40 per hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.40 per hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.40 per hour for hires with a master’s degree.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or be a recent graduate in a relevant field.
• Have excellent research, writing, and copy-editing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize, track, and accomplish multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Be willing and able to work in a team environment.
• Have general knowledge of and interest in Capitol Hill and international affairs.
• Be able to exercise effective professional judgment, sensitivity, and creativity in response to changing needs and situations.
• Have previous Capitol Hill experience.

Nice To Haves

• A strong background in Excel, database management, and/or an email marketing platform.

Responsibilities

• Draft and copyedit official correspondence.
• Assist with preparation and staffing for public and private events.
• Support program research and analysis of congressional activities.
• Track relevant congressional actions and legislation.
• Support long-term team projects through background research, proposal writing, and data gathering.
• Draft and format program mailings and help ensure mailing-list accuracy.
• Provide general administrative support to the Congressional and Government Affairs team.

What This Job Offers

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