Spring Intern, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Middle East Program
- Pay
- $18 – $20 per hour
- Location
- Washington, D.C. · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- research
- written communication
- oral communication
- knowledge of international affairs
- podcast production
Also useful
- creativity
- event coordination
- scheduling
Job Summary
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy (GFP) Department is currently seeking candidates for a full-time, paid Spring 2027 internship running from early January to late May. This intern's time will be split evenly between the GFP Department and the Middle East Program. For the GFP Department, the successful candidate's primary responsibility will be to help produce and edit the podcast State of Play. The intern will provide programmatic and research support for the Middle East Program.
CSIS interns work downtown at our office in DC. All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Interns have substantive programmatic and research responsibilities. Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assisting in the production and editing of the State of Play podcast, in collaboration with the chief of staff of the GFP Department;
- Assisting the special assistant to the president of Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department with programmatic tasks;
- Monitoring current events in the Middle East and providing daily summaries;
- Drafting research memos, presentations, event and meeting summaries, and other materials for Middle East Program staff;
- Providing logistical and administrative support for the Middle East Program, including scheduling, events, and program operations.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience
- Completion of a bachelor's deg ree or higher in international affairs, political science, or a related field;
- Minimum of a 3.5 GPA on a U.S. scale or equivalent;
- Experience in podcast production;
- Strong demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international affairs;
- Outstanding written, research, and oral communication skills;
- Zest for challenging assignments that demand creativity.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
From Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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