CSIS Middle East Program ยท 3 hours ago
Intern - Korea Chair (Spring 2026)
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit organization focused on global security and prosperity. The Korea Chair interns will gain experience in professional writing development, policy-research, data collection, and event planning while contributing to the Korea Chair's research efforts on the Korean peninsula.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Compile and code qualitative data
Contribute to the development and management of databases for Beyond Parallel
Gather, organize, and input data on infrastructure projects and related primary source documents
Monitor current events related to the Korean peninsula and write weekly policy issue briefs on topics including, but not limited to, unification planning, South Korean domestic politics, trade, & economics, the U.S.-Korea alliance, North Korea, and regional relations
Provide logistical and administrative support, including social media outreach and contact database management
Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing
Assist in spot and background research for staff
Assist in research and writing for articles, conference reports, event summaries, grant proposals, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
Qualification
Required
Excellent attention to detail, good organizational abilities, professional demeanor, general office skills and strong computer skills
Have a demonstrated interest in the Korean peninsula and Asia
Experience or coursework in compiling and coding qualitative data
Background in mapping and satellite imagery
Possess strong writing and research skills
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Possess good understanding of the research with and usage of primary sources
Willingness to complete administrative and logistical tasks
Ability to work independently as well as closely with a team with a strong work ethic
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
Be at least a junior in an undergraduate degree program and 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
Eligible to work in the United States
Ability to commit to working 35 hours per week
Preferred
Korean or Chinese language abilities are strongly preferred
Good social media (Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook & Instagram), Photoshop, Canva, Excel and coding skills preferred
Korean, Japanese or Chinese language abilities strongly preferred
Company
CSIS Middle East Program
Established in Washington, DC over 60 years ago, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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