JOB SUMMARY:

At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

The Southeast Asia Program is seeking paid research interns who are highly motivated, professional, and have a strong foundation in Southeast Asia studies, U.S.-Southeast Asia relations, and international relations/political economy. We operate a fast-paced, dynamic program, and require interns who are detail-oriented and can work independently and as part of a team. A start date of September 2023 is preferred.
The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($17.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $18.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $19.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with ad hoc and long-term research projects and organizing relevant information for the program’s various ongoing projects.
• Tracking current events related to Southeast Asia’s current political and economic landscape.
• Contributing to the program’s social media presence.
• Compiling the program’s internal and external newsletters.
• Providing support at meetings, workshops, panels, and other events.
• Representing the program at conferences, roundtables, and events.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing or a recent graduate.
• 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.
• Demonstrate strong writing and research skills, and attention to detail; editing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) preferred.
• Written fluency in a Southeast Asian language a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Must be able to work in the United States.
• Have a positive attitude, outstanding communication/interpersonal skills, and ability to work with a team under tight deadlines.

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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample at https://careers.csis.org/. Applications that do not include all the listed documents will not be considered.