Intern - Energy Security and Climate Change Program (Summer 2026) at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Monitoring, Logistical Support, Scheduling, Event Staffing, Office Work, Interpersonal Communication, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Judgment, Independent Work, Teamwork, Organization, Computer Skills, Data Collection, Data Management

Industry

Think Tanks

Description

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 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program provides information and analysis to improve energy security, address global climate change, and alleviate energy poverty and environmental injustice. We consistently provide high quality public education, strategic insights, and policy solutions by examining issues at the intersection of geopolitics, policy, markets, and technology. Continuing its collaboration with leaders in government, industry, academia, and civil society, the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program develops events and projects designed to help decisionmakers craft smart energy policies that balance economic, environmental, and security priorities. As a diverse team, we value different perspectives in our work. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Candidates with a demonstrated interest in energy security and climate change are preferred. Please tell us why you are interested in the energy and climate change sector in your cover letter. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions include but are not limited to the following: • Provide research support for individual scholars and projects related to energy security, markets, transition, and geopolitics • Monitor economic, energy, and climate related policies • Provide logistical support to the Program staff for administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling, event staffing, and routine office work • Attend events and lectures, by CSIS and external organizations, to write de-brief summaries KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: • Must be eligible to work in the United States • Must be at least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student, or a recent graduate • Ability to work 35 hours a week. • Ability to work in-person at CSIS headquarters four days a week. • Excellent research skills required. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. • Good judgment and ability to complete projects independently and with a team. • Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • Strong computer skills. • Experience with data collection and management preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS: 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. Equal Opportunity Employer. HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter at https://careers.csis.org/opportunities. This position is for Summer 2026 with a May start date. All applications are due no later than Monday, April 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

Responsibilities

Essential duties involve providing research support for projects related to energy security, markets, transition, and geopolitics, alongside monitoring relevant economic and climate policies. The intern will also assist program staff with administrative tasks, scheduling, event staffing, and summarizing attended lectures.