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Spring Intern, Missile Defense Project
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Compensation
- USD 18.4–20.4 (Salary Range)
- Posted
- 15D AGO
About the role
JOB SUMMARY
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 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The CSIS Missile Defense Project (MDP) is seeking an intern to support its research activities. MDP assesses critical issues on air and missile defense, long-range strike, sensors, and emerging military technologies.
The program is looking to hire an intern for a preferred start date of January 4, 2027. The intern is expected to work five days a week, Monday through Friday, for a total of 35 hours/week. The position will be predominantly in-person with some flexibility for remote work possible. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Research assistance for MDP’s various publications and products;
- Updating the project’s website, missilethreat.csis.org;
- Assist with data collection, management, and visualizations;
- Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing;
- Copyediting support for written publications;
- Assist with other administrative tasks as needed;
- Ability to commit to working full-time (35 hours/week) for at least three months consecutively.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be at least a college junior, graduate student, or a recent graduate;
- Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution;
- Interest or experience in missile defense, nuclear policy, or emerging technologies;
- Excellent record in an academic or research environment;
- Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Experience in graphic design or illustrating software such as Canva is a plus;
- Eligible to work in the United States.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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