Intern - Renewing American Innovation

CSIS seeks an intern tosupport theRenewing American Innovationproject.Renewing American Innovation (RAI) exploresissues at thecutting edgeof science, innovation,and technology policy in the United States. The internwill collaborate with and enable a fast-paced team producingconcrete analysis on methods for renewing the U.S.innovation ecosystem, a critical national security asset.

The program is looking to hirean intern for aSeptember 2026start date. The intern is expected to work five days a week, Monday through Friday, for a total of 35 hours/week. The position will bepredominantly in-personwith some flexibility for remote working. The hired candidate will be paid hourly,commensuratewith experience:($18.40/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.40/hour for hires with aBachelor'sdegree, and $20.40/hour for hires with aMaster'sdegree). Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday,August 19at 11:59pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing research and administrative support forproject staff andthe program'snetwork ofsenior advisers.

• Copyediting long- and short-form publications and other research products.

• Writingon innovationandtechnologypolicyor other relatedtopics as assignedforthePerspectives on InnovationblogandInnovation Lightbulbnewsletter.

• Assistinginpublic and privateevent planningand execution.

• Managing andmaintainingRAI'ssocial media pages.

• Drafting RAI's biweekly newsletter,The Innovation Hub.

• Taking and distributing memos frominternal and externalmeetingsto RAI staff.

• Assistingas needed on ad hoc projects or requests.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Mustbein final year of undergraduate degree program, recent graduate (within past year), or current graduatestudent.

• Must have obtained or must be pursuinga BA or MA inInternational Affairs, PoliticalScience,PublicPolicy,or STEM field.

• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.

• Familiarity with U.S. foreign policy andnational security establishment.

• Demonstratedinterest in science and technology policy preferred.

• Strongwritten and oral communicationskills.

• Strong writing skills tailoredfora policy audience.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and concisely.

• Demonstrated familiarity and experience withsocial mediaplatforms.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interestedapplicants shouldsubmita resume, writingsampleon a relevant topic (no more than 5 pages),andcover letterby clicking the "Apply" button below.Applications should be submittednolaterWednesday,August 19at 11:59pm.