Intern - Americas Program

About This Role

This internship supports the Americas Program at CSIS by providing day-to-day operational support, conducting research, assisting with events, and managing communications. The role focuses on challenges and opportunities in the Western Hemisphere, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing Americas Program research and projects
• Compile research and data into literature reviews, summaries, backgrounders, and short publications
• Assist in the preparation and execution of Americas Program events
• Copyedit Americas Program publications and draft correspondence
• Monitor events in the Western Hemisphere
• Disseminate news to web following
• Support communication activities
• Perform administrative tasks as needed

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Must be able to work in the United States

Qualifications

• B.A. in global development, international affairs, political science, Latin American studies, or similar

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree
• Proficiency in Portuguese