Salary: $17.80 per hour 

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC

Hours: up to 35 hours/week

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the internship listing will close as soon as an applicant is selected.  Please do not wait to apply if interested.

The Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks qualified interns each semester with an interest in, coursework related to, or experience working on strategic competition policy topics in an effort to promote the development of emerging leaders committed to effectively navigating US-China strategic competition. 

Are you ready to join us at the forefront of US-China strategic competition? The Wahba Institute is looking for interns to assist with research and the support of programmatic initiatives. This internship is designed to provide the individuals selected with the opportunity for practical experience in an environment that successfully mixes academic study with public policy.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Researching and drafting short and long form pieces on issues and developments that affect strategic competition – international infrastructure, energy, trade, supply chains, and technology;
• Work with internal and external partners on ongoing initiatives, including events;
• Helping manage the Wahba Institute's digital communications, including social media and email outreach;
• Attending and reporting on events hosted by the Wahba Institute and its partner organizations;
• Supporting the ongoing work of Wahba Institute staff, fellows, and scholars.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• A demonstrated interest in the spectrum of issues that constitute the US-China strategic competition – technology, infrastructure, energy, and trade
• Ability to work independently and with limited oversight in a virtual work environment;
• Ability to collaboratively conduct research and produce content;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong language ability in English.

Eligible candidates are:

• Currently or recently enrolled in a graduate program;
• Based in Washington, DC and able to work in person at the Wilson Center;
• Authorized to work in the United States.

This is a paid internship opportunity that requires a time commitment of up to 35 hours/week. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program throughout the course of the internship, or have graduated from a graduate program within the last year.

Application Requirements: To apply, send your resume and a cover letter describing how you can contribute to our team and what you are looking to gain from the internship. Clearly state your availability and desired number of work hours per week in your application. All materials should be submitted together to wisc@wilsoncenter.org before the application deadline. In the subject line, please use the following format: Last Name, Wahba Institute Staff Internship Application. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

An individual selected for an internship will be expected to present proper evidence establishing his or her eligibility to work in the United States prior to being appointed. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note that we cannot sponsor a visa for you to work in the United States.

International students are eligible, but they must hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa and appropriate work authorization. If selected as an intern, all international students must obtain written permission from their Designated School Official or Responsible Visa Officer at their university stating that they are in valid immigration status and eligible to do an internship at the Center. The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and follows equal opportunity employment guidelines in the selection of its interns.