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Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) · 2 months ago

Intern - Project on Prosperity and Development and the Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative (Spring 2026)

Washington, DC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit organization focused on global security and prosperity. They are seeking two full-time interns for the Project on Prosperity and Development and the Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative, responsible for conducting research on international development and assisting with event planning and social media efforts.

EducationEventsNational SecurityNon ProfitPoliticsSecurity

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct literature reviews, and compile and analyze data for ongoing research projects

Provide other research, writing, and editing support for various reports and documents

Support written products through background research, copy-editing, and editing citations as necessary

Collaborate with and support multiple staff members on different research projects on topics ranging from the future of work, forced migration, conflict and stabilization, development finance, quality infrastructure, and other sustainability and capacity building topics in the developing world

Draft outreach and promotional content

Manage content on Twitter and LinkedIn

Promote PPD/SDRI’s public events on Twitter and LinkedIn in the weeks or days before and live tweet on the day of the event

Assist in preparation for meetings, private and public events, and conferences

Assist in preparation of written publications for the publishing process

Virtually or in-person attend meetings and events to take notes on various topics related to international development in addition to other forms of event support, some of which may be before or after work hours

Perform ad hoc requests and other duties as necessary in support of staff members

Qualification

Research skillsWriting skillsInternational developmentDigital outreachEvent managementNote-takingChicago styleCommunication skillsAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree (or current student) in international studies, economics, international development, political science, or a related field

Full-time availability for 35 hours/week (required) between early January 2026 through mid-May 2026

Demonstrated ability to take detailed notes during meetings in an effective manner

Demonstrated professional communication skills in conversation with colleagues and high-level stakeholders and be able to communicate ideas clearly in various written formats

Outstanding attention to detail; proven ability to advance research projects with hands-off supervision while being accountable for the accuracy of outputs

Familiarity with creating footnotes in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition

Demonstrated understanding of CSIS purpose and function, as well as a familiarity with PPD and SDRI research focuses

Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude

Prior internship experience, conferencing/event management experience, digital outreach experience

Preferred

Background in Russian Studies OR Digital Development OR Sustainable Development

Company

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

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Established in Washington, D.C., over 60 years ago, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world.

Founded in 1962

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.csis.org

H1B Sponsorship

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