What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern, Global Energy Center position at Atlantic Council?
Job Posting Date(s)
End Date
03/13/2025
Description
The Atlantic Council’s
Our projects are all-hands-on-deck, and we encourage interns to actively engage with events, projects, and research. This position will expose the candidate to the logistical elements of event-planning, think tank operations, research, and our publications process.
The successful candidate will have a passion for the work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit while also being an effective communicator. With a work culture of constant learning, the GEC values strong writing skills and attention to detail, and the ability to produce rigorous work under deadlines. Demonstrated interest in international affairs and/or energy and climate through class work or experience is strongly preferred.
This internship is based in our Washington, DC headquarters. Candidates must be available to work in-person throughout the duration of the program. Interns will be compensated at a rate of $17.75 per hour.
Responsibilities
Summer Internship Timeline
End Date
03/13/2025
Description
The Atlantic Council’s
Our projects are all-hands-on-deck, and we encourage interns to actively engage with events, projects, and research. This position will expose the candidate to the logistical elements of event-planning, think tank operations, research, and our publications process.
The successful candidate will have a passion for the work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit while also being an effective communicator. With a work culture of constant learning, the GEC values strong writing skills and attention to detail, and the ability to produce rigorous work under deadlines. Demonstrated interest in international affairs and/or energy and climate through class work or experience is strongly preferred.
This internship is based in our Washington, DC headquarters. Candidates must be available to work in-person throughout the duration of the program. Interns will be compensated at a rate of $17.75 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research to support the activities and projects of the staff.
- Handle an array of logistical coordination for program events and activities.
- Write correspondence and take notes at Council public events, roundtables, and strategy sessions.
- Write analytical pieces for publication on GEC’s EnergySource blog.
- Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in political science/international affairs, public policy, energy/environmental science, economics, or another field relevant to energy and climate policy.
- Demonstrated interest in international affairs with a focus on energy, foreign policy, economics, or climate policy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to identify and work through challenges.
- Aptitude and strong skills in research and writing.
- Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
- A strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Poise and professionalism in a team environment with colleagues and counterparts in the United States and abroad.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) in the office.
Summer Internship Timeline
- Application deadline: March 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
- Decisions Made: April 3 – 11
- Summer internship start date: June 2, 2025
- Summer internship end date: August 1, 2025
Salary : $18
