Summer Intern, GeoEconomics Center

Overview

At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future. Our interns are an integral part of the GeoEconomics Center and actively engage with events, publications, development, and programming strategy. This position will expose the successful candidates to all elements of data visualization, event planning, research for publications and articles, and day-to-day administrative tasks including co-management of the program’s social media. In coordination with the Center’s staff, the interns will help design infographics using data visualization and use research skills to contribute to the Center’s newsletters.

The successful candidates will have a passion for the work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit while also being an effective communicator. With a work culture of continual learning, an inclination toward deadlines and a demonstrated interest in international affairs and economics through class work and/or experience is strongly preferred.

The Center will hire three interns, one dedicated to each of the Center’s pillars of work: the Future of Capitalism, the Future of Money, and the Economic Statecraft Initiative. While each intern will work primarily with one of these work streams, all interns will have the opportunity to work on a range of issues.

Applications reflecting strong writing and editing skills will be prioritized for consideration. This internship is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring four days per week in the office. Interns will be paid at a rate of $17.50 per hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the organization and execution of periodic GeoEconomics Center events.
• Manage program contacts, program metrics, and social media.
• Help produce data visualizations to illustrate policies and impacts.
• Perform research and proposal writing tasks as assigned.
• Draft correspondence and manage logistics for program events and activities.
• Conduct research as needed to support Center activities, including briefings on current events, key stakeholders, and emerging issues.
• Assist with editing and publish reports.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a college sophomore in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate, preferably in Economics or International Affairs or a relevant discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written, online and virtual), including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Experience with social media campaigns, data visualization, and graphic design skills and/or experience are desired.
• Aptitude and strong skills in research and writing are required.
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills are critical for success.
• Poise and professionalism in a team environment across hierarchies with colleagues and counterparts in the United States and abroad.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Interest in geoeconomics, international trade, fiscal & monetary policy, sanctions, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and future of the global economic architecture.
• Applicants must be able to work full-time (40 hrs/week).

This summer internship will run from June 3, 2024 – August  2, 2024. Applications close on April 5 at 11:59 PM EST and require a resume and cover letter.