Summer Intern: Academic Programs

AEI • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Academic Programs connects undergraduate institutions, faculty, and students across the country to the work of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the broader public policy world. The Academic Programs intern is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of program events at AEI and on college campuses, compiling internal surveys, and aiding the team in the preparation and execution of the 2026 Summer Honors Program. Other responsibilities might include researching college campuses, managing databases, and providing logistical support for events hosted in Washington, DC, and virtually. Strong candidates will demonstrate familiarity with and an appreciation for AEI, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and an interest in today’s pressing public policy issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, report writing, social media, and database management is preferred but not necessary. Candidates who can participate in the program for 25-40 hours a week on an in-person basis are encouraged to apply.
About AEI Internships
AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks, and all related programming will take place in person in Washington, DC.
The summer program dates are either Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, August 21, or Tuesday, June 2, to Friday, August 28.

Requirements

• Familiarity with and an appreciation for AEI
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An interest in today’s pressing public policy issues
• Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university
• Candidates who can participate in the program for 25-40 hours a week on an in-person basis are encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in report writing
• Proficiency in social media
• Proficiency in database management

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and execution of program events at AEI and on college campuses
• Compiling internal surveys
• Aiding the team in the preparation and execution of the 2026 Summer Honors Program
• Researching college campuses
• Managing databases
• Providing logistical support for events hosted in Washington, DC, and virtually

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees