Atlantic Council 2025 Young Global Professionals Internship Program

Consistent with our mission of “shaping the global future together,” the Atlantic Council’s Young Global Professionals Program serves as a cornerstone of our vision to create a more free, secure, and prosperous world by shaping the next generation of global leaders.

This prestigious paid internship program for intellectual entrepreneurs offers hands-on experience working at the forefront of international affairs and global engagement. The program is also designed as a career accelerator.

Through two separate cohorts throughout the year, our program will provide driven, diverse, high-performing classes of young professionals the opportunity to represent the Council’s values and advance our mission with integrity in high-impact, global careers at the Council and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support the activities of the Center. 
• Manage program contacts database. 
• Participate in regular meetings and monthly Atlantic Council meetings. 
• Draft formal correspondence to government officials and invitations for events. 
• Take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives.
• Assist the Center in promoting publications, events, and press mentions.

• Table of Content
• About Atlantic Council
• Young Global Professionals Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Young Global Professionals Internship Program
• Requirements for Young Global Professionals Internship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council is an American think tank in the field of international affairs, favoring Atlanticism, founded in 1961. It manages sixteen regional centers and functional programs related to international security and global economic prosperity. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Young Global Professionals Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of Young Global Professionals Internship Program

This internship is preferably based in our Washington, DC headquarters on a hybrid schedule at a rate of $17 per hour.

Requirements for Young Global Professionals Internship Program Qualification

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in international affairs, African studies, economics, or a related field.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written – live and virtual), including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Experience with social media campaigns, databases, and/or events management are desired.

• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills are critical for success.
• Poise and professionalism in a team environment across hierarchies with colleagues and counterparts in the United States and abroad.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Aptitude and strong skills in research and writing are required.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hrs/week) is strongly preferred.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications close Thursday, November 10, 2024, at 11:59pm ET (4:59am GMT) and require a resume and cover letter.

For more details, visit Atlantic Council website.