Intern - Project on Nuclear Issues (Spring 2025)

Job summary

CSIS seeks an intern to support the Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) with research efforts on a range of nuclear issues, as well as outreach and communication efforts.

Interns support the operational and substantive goals of PONI and will contribute to initiatives to develop the next generation of nuclear experts.

The PONI intern will provide research on deterrence, arms control, and disarmament and support PONI programming and events.

They will also help maintain the Next Generation Nuclear Network website, help manage PONI’s external communications and social media accounts and provide general administrative support to the team.

Interns have the opportunity to produce an independent research product for the Next Generation Nuclear Network website.

Please note this is an in-person and full-time position. Because of the fast-paced work environment, interns should be motivated self-starters that enjoy a wide variety of research, analytic, and logistics work.

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

• Provide research support to PONI staff for ongoing projects on deterrence, arms control, disarmament, and other nuclear weapons policy issues.
• Support events related to various research projects.
• Develop programming for PONI’s Nuclear Scholars Initiative and Mid-Career Cadre.
• Compile the Nuclear Policy News mailing three times a week.
• Support PONI’s outreach efforts, including drafting content for social media.
• Produce an independent research product for the Next Generation Nuclear Network blog.

Knowledge, education, and experience

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Strong analytic and writing skills.
• Interest and knowledge of issues related to nuclear weapons.
• Strong communication skills and social media proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Must be available for an in-person and full-time (35 hours / week) work schedule.

Physical requirements and work conditions

This position will be based out of our Washington DC headquarters and is expected to be in-office. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment.

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.

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.

Benefits

CSIS offers a competitive selection of benefits for employees which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and AD&D coverage, short and long term disability, flexible spending account, tuition assistance, 403(b) retirement accounts, transportation subsidies, and access to an employee assistance program.

• Healthcare & Insurance Plan
• Health, dental and vision plans
• Employee assistance plan
• Short- and long-term disability Retirement & Pre-Tax Savings Programs
• Employer contributions to a 403(b) plan
• Flexible savings account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Transit benefits Vacation and Sick Time
• 3+ weeks of vacation
• 12 days of paid sick
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 paid personal day Additional Benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Family leave
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