Intern - Global Health Policy Center (Spring 2025)
Company: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who
embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage
individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from
traditionally underrepresented groups.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a
non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in
1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions
to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity.
Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations
of its kind, with a staff of approximately 250 employees, including
more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of
international security across the globe.
CSIS GHPC seeks a highly motivated intern to support its outreach
and research objectives. This position will support GHPC in
executing events, focused promotion and outreach activities and
will play a key role in advancing GHPC's major initiatives. S/he
also will support the research and organizational work of the
director and engage regularly with the GHPC Executive Director and
other staff.
The ideal candidate will have an educational and/or professional
background in communications, marketing, social research, data
analysis, global health/health, and some experience in project
management for events. S/he should be results driven and able to
work concurrently on multiple projects, take direction, be adaptive
and reflexive to changing operational needs. S/he must be able to
multi-task, seek clarification and guidance as appropriate,
prioritize competing demands, and effectively communicate. The
events and outreach program intern will support the execution of
several high-profile activities; help plan and implement virtual
events; and periodically provide background research support for
policy commentaries and analyses. In addition, the intern will
provide administrative support as needed.
The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with
experience ($17.50/hour for current undergraduate hires,
$18.50/hour for hires with a Bachelor's degree, and $19.50/hour for
hires with a Master's degree).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the
following
Contribute to the intellectual vitality of the Center by producing
work which embodies the CSIS principles of scholarly independence,
objective analysis, political bipartisanship, and policy
impact.
I. Program outreach support, including but not limited to:
1. Coordination of logistics for program events, meetings,
conferences, (60%)
* Developing background and preparatory memos.
* Draft correspondence for participants.
* Support the execution of event logistics.
2. Coordination of GHPC's external outreach (30%)
* Compose and support dissemination of program related content on
social media.
* Update web and social media content to reflect project
developments.
* Coordinate production of program media related and video
products.
* Communicate with external contacts and other CSIS experts.
* Participate in GHPC meetings, hearings, and public/private
events.
* Collaborate with Global Health Policy staff to compose outreach
campaigns.
* Plan, edit and help disseminate podcast series content.
3. Other substantive activities as assigned by the Director and/or
Executive Director.
II. Other Office Administrative and Management Duties (10%),
potentially including but not limited to:
1. Backstop or support other team members in the planning,
execution, and organization of non-health security events and
meetings.
2. Other tasks as assigned by the Director, Executive Director,
and/or staff
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
* Strong verbal and written communication skills including the
ability to effectively write, and present content designed for
external audiences required.
* Experience (3-5 years) using web-based research tools, social
media platforms and podcast editing software required.
* Experience with external communications, multimedia production,
and social media in a professional setting required.
* Must be a current or rising bachelor's degree candidate in
communications, public health, public/policy and/or (3-5) years'
experience with Global Health, International Relations,
International Development, Public Policy/Administration, or related
field preferred.
* Must have demonstrated, strong knowledge of and interest in
global health security issues, policies, programs, stakeholders,
and/or multilateral coordination platforms, particularly U.S.
investments.
* Ability to operate under pressure and in a fast-paced
environment.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* PC literate, specifically MS Office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job.
Performances of duties require the use hands to finger, handle, or
feel. The job frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, sit,
reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision
abilities required include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected
veteran status.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, interested applicants should submit a resume, a cover
letter, and a 3-5 page writing sample.
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