Center for Strategic and International Studies
Spring Intern, Critical Minerals Security Program
Washington, D.C. +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Interns - Education
- At least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student, or a recent graduate; applicants currently enrolled in or recently completing a master’s degree are preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
About the job
Supports CSIS’s Critical Minerals Security Program through research, data analysis, event staffing, and general program assistance.
What you'll do
- Research critical minerals supply chains and policy, monitor developments, and compile, organize, and analyze relevant data.
- Provide administrative and logistical support, including staffing events and handling routine office work.
- Attend events and lectures, take notes, and write debrief summaries.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Excellent research, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Good judgment; ability to work independently and with a team; strong attention to detail, time management, organizational, and computer skills.
Nice to have
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a master’s degree; demonstrated interest in critical minerals security.
- Ability to commit 35 hours a week; experience with data collection and management.
Pay
$18.40/hour USD base salary; $19.40/hour USD base salary; $20.40/hour USD base salary
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