Center for Strategic and International Studies
Intern - Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Washington, D.C. +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Interns - Education
- At least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student, or a recent graduate.
About the job
Supports policy research on energy security, markets, transition, and geopolitics, while monitoring policy developments and assisting with events, communications, and administrative work.
What you'll do
- Research energy security, markets, transition, and geopolitics; collect and organize information and data.
- Monitor economic, energy, and climate policies and write event debrief summaries.
- Assist with social media, event staffing, administrative tasks, and routine office work.
What they ask for
- Must be a college junior in good standing, an advanced student, or a recent graduate.
- Available to work 35 hours per week and in person at CSIS headquarters four days per week.
- Excellent research, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, good judgment, organization, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice to have
- Experience with data collection and management.
- Demonstrated interest in energy security and climate change.
Pay
$18.40/hour for current undergraduate hires (base salary); $19.40/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree (base salary); $20.40/hour for hires with a master’s degree (base salary); $18.40—$20.40 USD (base salary)
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