Intern – Middle East Program (Spring 2025)

Job summary

The CSIS Middle East program is currently seeking candidates for a full-time, spring 2025 internship running from January through mid-May.

CSIS interns mostly work downtown at our office in DC, but some flexibility is offered to work remotely part of the time.

All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States. 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

• Compiling research briefs and literature reviews for fellows and research staff;
• Observing or listening to virtual events and writing event summaries;
• Pitching and researching articles for the Middle East Program’s monthly newsletter;
• Assisting with editing and production of the Middle East Program’s biweekly podcast, Babel Translating the Middle East;
• Supporting maintenance of the program’s website and contact database;
• Drafting external communications via the program’s Facebook and Twitter pages and Pardot mailings;
• Completing other minor administrative tasks.

Knowledge, education, and experience

• Completion or near completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Middle East studies, international affairs, political science, or a related field;
• Minimum of a 3.5 GPA on a U.S. scale or equivalent;
• Strong demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the Middle East;
• Demonstrated research skills;
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
• Zest for challenging assignments that demand creativity;
• Working knowledge of Arabic, Persian, and / or French strongly preferred with an emphasis on reading and listening skills.

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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