Center for Strategic and International Studies
Spring Intern, Africa Program
Washington, D.C. +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Interns - Education
- Completed or in-progress degree preferred; relevant fields include African Studies, Political Science, International Relations, History, Public Policy, and International Development.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
About the job
Supports CSIS’s Africa Program through social media and podcast promotion, research, events, stakeholder databases, and administrative work focused on sub-Saharan Africa.
What you'll do
- Promote publications and events on social media and help draft, edit, and publicize the Into Africa podcast.
- Conduct research, monitor developments in sub-Saharan Africa, and prepare research materials and briefings.
- Support event planning, mailings, contact databases, and administrative tasks.
What they ask for
- Eligible to work in the United States and able to commit to 35 hours per week.
- Professional experience using LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
- Experience using Canva and high proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to contribute to, edit, and produce high-quality written materials.
Nice to have
- Completed or in-progress degree in a relevant field.
- Understanding of or interest in African security, economic, and political issues and Africa-U.S. policy.
Pay
$18.40 — $20.40 USD (base salary)
Tools
LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Canva, Microsoft Office, Pardot
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