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

Based on the fundamental understanding that today’s most pressing global security challenges are most effectively managed with allies, the Transatlantic Security Initiative conducts research and project activities on topics related to NATO and European security and defense. This includes policy analysis and recommendations on the future of the NATO alliance, how it should be adapting to address today’s security threats, US security policy toward Europe, European defense strategies, NATO-EU relations, and beyond. The Transatlantic Security Initiative brings together top policymakers, government and military officials, business leaders, and experts from Europe and North America through public conferences, off-the-record briefings, table-top exercises, strategy sessions, research and publications, and more.


Our interns are an integral part of the Transatlantic Security Initiative (TSI). Within a small team, most of our projects are all-hands-on-deck, and we encourage interns to actively engage with events, publications, and strategies. This position will expose the candidate to the writing process for publications and articles, logistical elements of event planning, and creating strategic initiatives within a think tank.


The intern will assist in the organization and execution of the Transatlantic Security Initiative’s robust programming and will also contribute to other Scowcroft Center practice areas as required.


The successful candidate will have a passion for the work, a resourceful and entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit while also being an effective communicator who adheres to deadlines and enjoys the fast pace of learning and growing in an organization. Demonstrated interest in international affairs, transatlantic security and defense, Europe, and NATO through classwork and/or experience is preferred. Communications, digital, and event management skills are also desired.


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

Responsibilities

  • Handle logistics for program events and activities.
  • Manage program contacts and knowledge.
  • Draft correspondence and take notes at the Initiative’s public and private events, including conferences, roundtables, strategy sessions, and table-top exercises.
  • Help draft event descriptions, invitations, talking points, briefings, and memos.
  • Assist with social media engagement.
  • Stay on top of the latest news and analysis on transatlantic security issues and ensure relevant colleagues are updated on substantive developments in a timely manner.
  • Conduct research to support the activities of staff, deputies, senior fellows, and the director.
  • Support the publication of TSI written products on Atlantic Council platforms.
  • Support the routine daily functioning of the team, including team logistics, scheduling, and information management.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in international affairs/relations, security studies, or related topics.
  • A strong academic record from an accredited institution strongly preferred.
  • Applicants must be able to work full-time (40 hrs/week).
  • Must demonstrate proven interest in international affairs and international security.
  • Must work well with others and interact professionally with senior figures.

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 Transatlantic Security Initiative, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners.

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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: FILE PHOTO: NATO flag is seen during NATO enhanced Forward Presence battle group military exercise Silver Arrow in Adazi, Latvia October 5, 2019. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo