Intern - Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project (Spring 2024)

JOB SUMMARY:

At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

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.

CSIS is seeking an intern to join a dynamic Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs team and assist in a variety of administrative projects and developmental assignments. This position will work closely with the DLIA Program Coordinator and Director to provide substantial administrative and research support. The DLIA Intern will be exposed to all facets of the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project’s strategic plan efforts including workforce diversity, organizational commitment, employee engagement and inclusion, and external engagement. This internship will be full-time, 35 hours per week.

The program is looking to hire someone available to work from January to July 2024. The intern is expected to work five days a week, Monday through Friday, for a total of 35 hours.
The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($17.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $18.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $19.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide research and programmatic support for all DLIA events, workshops, and trainings.
• Assist in event planning, outreach, and day-of coordination for events.
• Regularly update the DLIA internal site with resources as needed.
• Actively manage and create content for DLIA’s LinkedIn and Twitter accounts to further increase the program’s digital presence
• Conduct research and summarize literature from various sources on different topics related to the intersections of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), foreign policy, national security, and the workplace.
• Contribute to preparatory research for media, meetings, and / or publications.
• Assist in drafting CQ’s, commentaries, or reports on the latest DEI and national security topics.
• Identify, attend, and take notes on internal and external events relevant to the work of the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project.
• Perform a variety of administrative and logistical tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional, academic, or personal interest in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Previous administrative experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with entire Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects & priorities simultaneously.
• Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

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.

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 résumé and cover letter using the application portal as one pdf document by November 10th for priority review.