Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) · 1 month ago
Intern - Americas Program (Spring 2026)
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 WinterThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962. They seek an intern to support the Americas Program, which focuses on addressing challenges and opportunities in the Western Hemisphere through research and policy engagement.
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Responsibilities
Assisting with ongoing Americas Program research and projects as specified by the staff
Compiling research and data into literature reviews, summaries, backgrounders, and short publications to support the program’s research portfolio
Assisting in the preparation and execution of Americas Program events
Copyediting Americas Program publications and drafting correspondence
Monitoring events in the Western Hemisphere
Disseminating news to our web following
Supporting communication activities
Other administrative tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
Strong academic record with a demonstrated interest in Western Hemisphere affairs
B.A. in global development, international affairs, political science, Latin American studies, or similar. A graduate degree is a plus
Excellent analytical and writing abilities
Ability to work independently
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented, well-organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience working in an office environment
Fluency in Spanish required; proficiency in Portuguese is a plus
Must be able to work in the United States
Company
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
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
201-500 employees
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