JOB SUMMARY:

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 some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

CSIS seeks an intern to support the new Renewing American Innovation Project. The RAI Project focuses on the architecture of renewal both proposed and underway to restore the United States’ postwar status as the world’s foremost center of innovation and advancement in science and technology. RAI brings together leaders in academia, industry, and government with events organized around public-private partnerships and concrete policy actions the United States can take – such as modernizing outdated patent and intellectual property laws, boosting competitiveness through standards-setting, and even reforming the immigration system. Given the vast advances in telecommunications, quantum computing, and the medical sciences made globally in the last decade alone, the United States cannot afford to cede its long-standing primacy in science and technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Support the Director and non-resident senior advisers in editing and drafting content related to the establishment of the Renewing American Innovation Roundtable Committee, as well as upcoming public events and meetings. • Assist the Director and Program Coordinator in developing relevant visual content to be presented to the CSIS ideasLab. This may include writing or editing video scripts or brainstorming visual designs with the Director and ideasLab designers. • Support the RAI Project through the management of the Twitter page. Help develop new outreach and social media programs as required. • Assist in virtual event planning at CSIS. Provide support during events, which will include liaising with the CSIS Conferencing and AV teams. • Join Zoom meetings as requested by the Director and take extensive notes that will be shared among the Director and senior advisers. • Establish and maintain strong working relationships within CSIS with other programs, as well as with outside organizations when needed. • Assist as needed on ad hoc projects or requests, as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a college senior, recent graduate (within past year), or current graduate student. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • 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 • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Pursuing a BA or MA (or recent grad within last year) in political science, public policy, international affairs, and/or comparable experience. • Familiarity with U.S. foreign policy and Washington D.C. foreign policy establishment, with additional interest in science and technology policy preferred. • Strong communications skills, both written and oral. • Familiarity with data management and knowledge of Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other programs. • Experience in use of social media for outreach. • Experience in event planning. • Demonstrated ability to organize and plan. • Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and to manage in a fast-paced online environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The position will be remote for the foreseeable future and the applicant is not expected to be in the office. Applicant must have Internet connection and ability to take part in video calls. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 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:

Interested applicants should submit a résumé and one-page cover letter at https://csiscareers.silkroad.com.

Required Skills Required Experience

EDUCATION: 

• BS in Accounting and 4-5 years accounting work experience, CPA desired but not mandatory

EXPERIENCE  

Experience with payroll accounting preferred