Global Energy Center - Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program

Atlantic Council Of The U S • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center (GEC) develops and promotes pragmatic, nonpartisan policy solutions to advance global energy security, enhance economic opportunity, and accelerate pathways to net-zero emissions. Young Global Professionals (YGPs) provide research and logistical support to the Center and may participate in events hosted by other Atlantic Council programs. They are integral to the GEC’s work and are encouraged to engage actively with events, projects, and research. The internship provides exposure to event planning, think tank operations, research, and the publications process. The Center seeks candidates with a passion for its work, an entrepreneurial ethos, a collegial spirit, effective communication skills, strong writing, attention to detail, and the ability to produce rigorous work under deadlines. Demonstrated interest in international affairs and/or energy and climate through coursework or experience is strongly preferred. The position is based at the Atlantic Council’s Washington, DC headquarters, and candidates must work in person throughout the program. Interns are paid $18.50 per hour. The program is full-time, 40 hours per week. Applications close Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT) and require a resume and cover letter. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs, with a focus on energy, foreign policy, economics, or climate policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to identify and work through challenges.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Poise and professionalism in a team environment with colleagues and counterparts in the United States and abroad.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) in the office.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably majoring in political science/international affairs, public policy, energy/environmental science, economics, or another field relevant to energy and climate policy.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs and/or energy and climate through coursework or experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support staff activities and projects.
• Handle logistical coordination for program events and activities.
• Write correspondence and take notes at Council public events, roundtables, and strategy sessions.
• Write analytical pieces for publication on GEC’s EnergySource blog.

What This Job Offers

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