Job Location: Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office
Employment Type: Temporary
Seniority Level: Intern
Job Category: Staff
Description
Young Global Professionals are an integral part of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense team. Our projects are all-hands-on-deck, and we encourage interns to actively engage with events, projects, and research. This position will expose the candidate to the logistical elements of event-planning, think tank operations, research, and our publications process.
This internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to areas such as program operations, research, critical thinking, communications, event planning, government and congressional education, and stakeholder engagement. Interns will gain insight into assessing biodefense capability gaps, while supporting key priorities and projects.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and a strong interest in biodefense programs and policies, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
This internship is based in our Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. Interns will compensated at a rate of $18.50 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Supports the substantive and operational work of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense.
- Assist in research and drafting of materials for inclusion in Commission reports for public distribution.
- Assist in drafting briefing materials, talking points, memos, and remarks.
- Assist with Commission meetings, events, media appearances, press releases, and speeches.
- Assist in developing Commission content for the Atlantic Council website and the Commission’s social media accounts.
- Assist staff in sharing Commission policy recommendations with Congress and the federal government.
- Assist staff in working with Atlantic Council Engagement and Events team.
- Attend or watch meetings, events, and congressional hearings and produce relevant summaries.
- Produce readouts and summaries for internal meetings.
- Assist the team with special projects, as needed.
Qualifications
- Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in biology, government, international affairs/relations, security studies, or related topics.
- Strong verbal (including public speaking), written, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- High organizational skills, especially regarding follow-up and prioritization.
- High initiative with the energy, motivation, and endurance to work in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with federal government departments and agencies.
- Ability to work with others to achieve common goals
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite.
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
The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of US biodefense and recommends changes to policy and law that strengthen national biodefense while optimizing biodefense resources.
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).
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