Executive Office Internship
Title: Office of the President & CEO Internship Fall 2024
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.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and a 1-2 page writing sample to katherine.schauer@wilsoncenter.org.