Office of CEO & President

APPLY BY APRIL 15

The office of the CEO & President of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC, is seeking a Staff Assistant intern with strong research and writing skills. The intern must be available to commit to working a hybrid schedule of approximately 25 - 35 hours per week.

This is a paid internship that begins on May 20. 

Job description:

• Work closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff
• Conduct background research for the CEO’s blog Stubborn Things, remarks, and briefs
• Occasionally accompany the CEO to events, both internal and external
• Close attention to current events, global and domestic
• Draft office correspondence
• Assist with scheduling and general office duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current student, recent graduate or accepted into an advanced degree program
• Informed knowledge of foreign policy issues
• Able to keep up in a fast-paced, demanding office environment
• Excellent writing skills
• Able to utilize Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• International students are eligible, but must have a valid F-1 or J-1 visa and a work authorization letter and/or I-20 form
• Punctuality and professionalism required
• Diversity aware and constructive conflict management skills

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and a 1-2 page writing sample to katherine.schauer@wilsoncenter.org by April 15, 2024. 

*The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and follows equal opportunity employment guidelines in the selection of its interns.