Atlantic Council
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Join the Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center as an intern for Spring 2027, supporting research, events, and publications in geoeconomics and international finance from their Washington, DC office.
The Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center is looking for young global professionals to join their Spring 2027 internship program. The GeoEconomics Center operates at the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, working to shape a better global economic future. Successful interns will engage with events, publications, research, and programming strategy, gaining exposure to data visualization, event planning, research preparation, publication work, and administrative tasks. The position is based in Washington, DC, requiring at least 4 days (32 hours) per week in the office. What you get • Paid at $18.50 per hour • Based in Washington, DC headquarters • Minimum 4 days (32 hours) per week in office • Exposure to data visualization and infographic design • Event planning and organization experience • Research and publication work • Social media management experience How to apply 1. Prepare short responses to three questions in place of a cover letter (max. 200 words each): (1) Why interested in this internship and how it fits career plans; (2) An economic or financial topic you follow closely and why policymakers should care; (3) A time you encountered difficult data, how you handled it, and what you learned 2. Upload responses as a single document where prompted to attach cover letter 3. Include resume 4. Submit all materials by November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET 5. Click the apply link on the Atlantic Council website
• At least a college sophomore in good standing or recent college graduate • Major or study in international economics, finance, public policy, or relevant discipline • Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills • Strong writing and research skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Interest in geoeconomics, international trade, fiscal and monetary policy, or related topics • Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis • Resume required • Cover letter or short responses to three essay questions (max. 200 words each) required • No use of AI tools in preparing application responses