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

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.