About the Atlantic Council
Founded in 1961, the Atlantic Council is a nonpartisan organization that galvanizes US leadership and engagement in the world, in partnership with allies and partners, to shape solutions to global challenges. We are headquartered in Washington, DC.
We are a global community committed to ideas, impact, and influence. Success requires the hard work of building consensus. It also means sustaining public support and preparing a new generation of leaders to build a better global future. If you share a commitment to our mission, join us!
Ways to work with us
The Council is as good as its people.
The Atlantic Council strives to sustain an environment where individuals of varying backgrounds can collaborate as global change agents. We’re focused on recruiting capable, results-oriented colleagues who are committed to shaping the global future alongside partners and allies. We’re committed to provide merit-based and market-competitive opportunities among our team regarding compensation and promotions, and in fostering opportunities to advance and celebrate the Atlantic Council’s dynamic and principled culture. Read the Atlantic Council’s Talent Statement.
Benefits
To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families.
Insurance
We care about your health and well-being. The health benefits available to you represent a significant component of your compensation package, and they provide important protection to keep you and your family in good health. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Well being + development
We offer networking sessions, employee social events, as well as professional development opportunities. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help guide our employees through difficult situations.
Flexible time off
We offer vacation days, paid federal holidays, winter break, paid bonding leave, and sick days because we know there is more to life outside of work.
Transportation
We offer a transit reimbursement, as well as a pre-tax parking option.
Retirement
Generous contributions designed to help you reach your financial goals.
Additional perks
Healthy Paws pet insurance, legal + ID insurance, and an on-site gym facility!
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Current openings
If you share a commitment to our mission, please apply by clicking on the openings below. Press the ‘Apply Now’ button on the job description page and you will be taken to our application portal. We are looking for people who are passionate about what they do and see themselves as making a real difference.
Are you a college student or recent grad? Join our mission of “shaping the global future together” with an internship!
Please note: The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any classification protected by law, including but not limited to those protected characteristics covered by the DC Human Rights Act, including age, skin color, credit information, disability, family responsibilities, familial status, gender identity & expression, genetic information, homeless status, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, place of residence or business, political affiliation, race, religion, seal eviction record, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, status as a victim or family member of a victim of DVSOS, or status as a victim of an intrafamily offense. The Atlantic Council is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. For more information, please connect with us at recruitment@atlanticcouncil.org. Eligibility to work in the United States is confirmed with E-Verify; employment at the Atlantic Council is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
The Atlantic Council is not a think tank. It is a start up of people that are ready and hungry to make sure we are designing for impact.
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