THE SPRING 2025 INTERNSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED.

The office of the President & CEO of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC, is seeking a Staff Assistant intern with strong research and writing skills.  This is a paid internship that begins on September 9. The intern must be available to commit to working a hybrid schedule of approximately 25 - 35 hours per week.

Job description:

• Work closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to support the CEO's work.
• Conduct research and assist in drafting the CEO’s blog Stubborn Things.
• Occasionally accompany the team in staffing the CEO at internal and external events.
• Assist in drafting language for the CEO's official social media accounts. 
• Assist with general office duties (background research on special projects, helping to set up rooms for internal meetings, escorting guests) as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current student, recent graduate or accepted into an advanced degree program. 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.
• Informed knowledge and passion for foreign policy issues.
• Able to keep up in a fast-paced office environment.
• Excellent research and writing skills. 
• Familiar with SharePoint and able to utilize Teams, Word, & Excel.
• Punctuality and professionalism required.
• Diversity aware and constructive conflict management skills.

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