Eurasia Center - Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program

Atlantic Council Of The U S • Washington, DC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Eurasia Center’s Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program provides operational and substantive experience across the Center’s work. The Center works to galvanize international support for an independent Ukraine within secure borders, and also conducts extensive work on Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. Its portfolio includes domestic and international in-person and virtual convenings, short-form analysis and longer research reports, and briefings for US and European policymakers.

The position exposes participants to the logistics and administration of event planning, the writing process for publications and articles, and the design of strategic initiatives within a think tank. Participants support fast-paced programming at the forefront of transatlantic relations, conduct research as assigned, and assist with outreach to the Center’s network of Eurasia experts, officials, and thought leaders. Successful candidates are interested in Eurasian affairs, collegial, effective communicators, and willing to learn and grow.

This is a full-time position based at the Atlantic Council’s Washington, DC headquarters. It requires at least four days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely once per week. Interns are compensated at $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Demonstrable interest in Ukraine, Russia, and the wider region, as well as the core mission of the Atlantic Council.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, both in person and virtually, including the ability to identify and work through challenges, supported by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Aptitude and strong skills in research, writing, and logistics.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and a blog post pitch responding to the prompt in the application.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably majoring in international affairs or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Eurasia region.
• Proficiency in Russian and/or Ukrainian.
• Familiarity with Ukraine and/or Russia through coursework and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistics for Eurasia Center events and programming.
• Organize and consolidate preparation materials for meetings, events, speaking engagements, and trips.
• Conduct research supporting Eurasia Center activities, including meetings, speeches, articles, reports, policy briefs, and Congressional engagement.
• Support the Center’s operational and administrative functions.
• Help monitor program contacts, networks, and the news cycle.
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions.

What This Job Offers

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