GeoTech Center - Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program

Atlantic Council Of The U S • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Young Global Professionals (YGPs) support the GeoTech Center in connecting technologists and policymakers at national and international levels. The Center brings together subject matter experts, thought leaders, and decision-makers to examine the societal, economic, and geopolitical implications of emerging technologies, apply technology to global challenges, and develop technology policy, partnerships, and programs. Its work addresses domestic and global regulatory implications of artificial intelligence, big data, outer space, and emerging technologies in energy, bio, and quantum fields. The team tracks rapid global technological growth and leads projects promoting ethical design, equitable access, and responsible governance.

YGPs provide substantive, operational, administrative, and technical support. They assist with outreach and logistics for public and private events, contribute research to reports, papers, and memos, engage with technology policy leaders, and support other tasks as needed. The internship is based at the Council’s Washington, DC headquarters and requires at least four days per week in the office. Interns are paid $18.50 per hour. Applicants available to work in person receive strongest consideration. Applicants must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (20–30 hours per week).

Requirements

• Be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (20–30 hours per week).
• Demonstrate passion for the organization’s work; the cover letter should describe interest in the intersection of emerging technologies and geopolitics and state preferred focus areas.
• Have aptitude for research and writing, ideally including experience beyond strictly academic work, such as policy memos, press releases, or briefing materials.
• Be able to communicate complex scientific topics to a non-scientific audience.
• Have interest in event planning and execution.
• Demonstrate superb attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Have excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Java and GitHub.
• Proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event logistics, including drafting invitations, preparing agendas, compiling briefing memos, and staffing public and private panels, conferences, roundtables, and strategy sessions.
• Contribute research and editing for reports, papers, and memos.
• Track current emerging technology policies and legislation.
• Write analytical pieces for publication on Atlantic Council blogs.
• Represent the Council at events around Washington, DC, and share event recaps with staff.
• Assist with social media, especially to promote events.
• Take notes at events for internal and external distribution.
• Assist with other tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed