Job Location: Washington, DC headquarters, requiring 4 days per week in office
Employment Type: Temporary
Seniority Level: Intern
Job Category: Staff

Description

Young Global Professionals joining the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC) will work with regional experts to broaden understanding of regional transformations and deliver constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance prosperity in the Western Hemisphere. AALAC interns will support a wide range of our thematic and country-specific portfolios, gaining valuable experience in Latin American and Caribbean economic and political issues.


This internship is based in our Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. Interns will be compensated at a rate of $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities 

  • Conduct research to support the activities of the program/center as needed.  
  • Help draft policy briefs, blog posts, memos, articles, and other publications. 
  • Provide support for the logistical and operational functions of the program/center, particularly surrounding events and activities. 
  • Support the program/center development as needed.
  • Produce readouts and summaries at meetings, roundtables, and strategy sessions for internal program archives.
  • Conduct media outreach to promote the program/center’s events, publications, and writings.
  • Support the program/center in creating and updating content on its website using WordPress.

Qualifications 

  • Recent graduate, graduate student, or undergraduate senior in good standing, preferably majoring in International Relations or any relevant field.
  • GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) scale, or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution preferred.
  • Proven interest in the core mission of the Atlantic Council and the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center.
  • Genuine interest in and existing knowledge of a range of core topics related to the program/centers’ themes and priorities.
  • Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese. Also possesses excellent writing and editing skills in English, and Spanish or Portuguese.
  • Experience with social media campaigns, website maintenance, and email marketing.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and others.
  • Available to work full-time (40 hours per week).
  • * Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Applications close Sunday, June 8, 2025, 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.

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About the Program

The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.

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All Atlantic Council employees are required to adhere to the Atlantic Council’s vaccination policy. All Atlantic Council employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted, and they must submit proof of both vaccination and COVID-19 booster shot on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through human resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.

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).