American Enterprise Institute · 1 day ago
Research Assistant: Foreign and Defense Policy; Defense Strategy and Great-Power Competition
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $54K/yr
0+ years expThe American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person research assistant to join its Foreign and Defense Policy department. The role involves supporting research on national security and defense strategy, conducting investigations, and providing administrative support for various projects and events.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Provide research assistance to scholars, including primary- and secondary-source research, memo drafting, and data collection
Support research for a weekly blog focused on national security and defense issues
Assist with and coordinate short-term and major long-term research projects
Coordinate various activities and ensure proper communication with AEI departments, including Government Relations, Academic Programs, Development, and Media Relations
Manage logistics and administrative tasks, including tracking expenses, planning and staffing public-facing events, and organizing private meetings and roundtables
Manage long-term scholarly projects by drafting proposals and mapping timelines and regular progress reports for AEI management
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in history, international relations, political science, public policy, or a related field is required
Candidates should have 0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience
Candidates should have strong writing and editing skills
Candidates should have excellent organizational skills
Candidates should have attention to detail
Candidates should have the ability to meet deadlines
Candidates should have a background and interest in US national security, defense policy, and great-power competition
Preferred
Previous internship experience is strongly preferred
Well-rounded internship experience and a strong history background are preferred
An honors thesis on a related topic or other long-form research experience is a plus
Benefits
18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal/floating holidays)
12 days of paid sick leave
Paid family leave
Medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account
Medical and dependent care FSA
A tuition assistance program of up to $5,200
Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
A 403b retirement plan with a 12% contribution from AEI, among other benefits
Company
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