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 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

JOB SUMMARY:

The CSIS Executive Education Program and the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy (AILA) seek a highly motivated candidate for a full-time, three month internship in a dynamic and fast-paced environment beginning in November 2017.

The Executive Education and AILA programs provide global leaders with training opportunities in leadership, ethics, and foreign policy. The Executive Education program designs and facilitates specialized training initiatives for executives, visiting government officials, and global leaders. AILA offers foreign policy seminars, crisis simulations, and skill-building workshops for CSIS's interns, young professionals, and visiting university student groups. The intern will support the successful administration and execution of the programs, and provide assistance across all program components, such as program development and execution, coordination, outreach, and administrative support. This internship will receive a monthly stipend.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide event management support
• Contribute to program development
• Conduct background research
• Assist with administrative and logistical tasks
• Organize outreach and social media efforts
• Produce summaries of training sessions and seminars

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Event management and/or project coordination experience
• Strong demonstrated interest in education, foreign policy, international relations, and/or event management
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Enthusiasm for challenging assignments that demand creativity
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a U.S. scale or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Performances of duties require the use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The job frequently requires ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and college transcript at .