Job Location: Atlantic Council Headquarters – Washington, DC
Employment Type: Temporary
Seniority Level: Intern
Job Category: Staff
Description
Our Young Global Professionals are an integral part of the Atlantic Council Turkey Program. Most of our work involves an all-hands-on-deck approach that requires interns to actively engage with our events, publications, and strategies. As a result, this position exposes interns to the writing and publishing procedure, logistical elements of event planning, and the process of creating strategic initiatives within a think tank.
Interns work closely with Atlantic Council Turkey Program team to provide important research and logistical support to the Center. They are also encouraged to participate in and attend events hosted by other programs at the Atlantic Council.
The successful candidates will have a passion for the work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit; they will be an effective communicator; and will enjoy learning and growing in a fast-paced organization. Demonstrated interest in international affairs, especially US-Turkey relations, through classwork and/or experience is preferred.
This position is part-time (~20 hours per week) and based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. Interns will be compensated at a rate of $18.50 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research to support the activities of the Center.
- Handle logistical elements for program events.
- Manage program contacts database.
- Draft formal correspondence to government officials and invitations for events.
- Follow and track internal and external events and discussions relevant to the program.
- Track Center media metrics.
- Assist the Center in promoting publications, events, and press mentions.
Qualifications
- Candidate must be based in Washington, D.C.
- Professional-level proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in Turkish is preferred but not required.
- Experience working in digital communications and website management is preferred.
- Must be at least a college senior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in international affairs, economics, or a related field.
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0) scale, or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
- Must have excellent research, writing, and people skills.
- Must work well with others and interact professionally with senior officials.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Applications close Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT) and require a resume and cover letter. Due to the large volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About the Program
Within the Atlantic Council’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the transatlantic relationship, the Atlantic Council Turkey Program conducts research, provides thought leadership, and offers a platform for strategic dialogue between the US, Turkey, and NATO allies to address the region’s toughest challenges and explore opportunities, including in the fields of energy, business & trade, technology, defense, and security.
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).
Image: Residents enjoy the sun as they sightsee in Ortakoy district near the Ortakoy Mosque on the waterfront of Bosphorus waterways in Istanbul April 12, 2006. [Turkey's Istanbul, Germany's Essen, and Pecs in Hungary were selected Europe's capitals of culture in 2010 by the European Union.]