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External Relations Internship, IISS-Americas

Contract: Fixed-term
Hours: 20 hours per week
Location: Washington, DC

The International Institute for Strategic Studies is a leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. It is headquartered in London with offices in Bahrain, Singapore, Berlin, and Washington DC.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies – Americas is seeking two student interns to work up to 20 hours per week to support the activities of its Washington office for Summer 2025. The exact start and end dates are flexible with a preference for those available from early June through late August.
 

Responsibilities:

Successful applicants can expect to gain direct exposure to the work and management of a leading international think tank. We are looking for interns with an interest in international relations, national security studies, non-profit management, external relations, and business development.
 

Duties will include:

  • Performing daily administrative and operational tasks.
  • Regularly updating constituent databases to establish and strengthen external engagement.
  • Supporting IISS-Americas events, including pre and post event logistics and on-the-floor assistance.
  • Assisting with outreach and external relations, specifically regarding IISS membership, Congressional and federal government relations and development materials.
  • Carrying out ad-hoc research and data collection.

Requirements:

  • Be at least a rising junior in good standing studying Security Studies, International Relations, or a related field. Recent college graduates will be considered.
  • Be proactive and a self-starter able to work in a small team environment.
  • Be able to work independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Remuneration:

This is a paid internship at $18/hr for up to 20 hours per week. Applicants must reside in the DC metro area at the time of the internship.
 

Application:

Candidates should submit a cover letter stating their suitability for the post and a resume by pressing the blue ‘apply now’ button on the left-hand side of this screen. The deadline for the application is 17 March 2025.

The IISS is an equal-opportunities employer.