Patriciu Eurasia Center

The mission of the Atlantic Council is to renew the transatlantic community for 21st century global challenges.  The Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center serves as the Atlantic Council’s focal point for work related to issues in this region, which encompasses the Central and Eastern Europe, the Black and Caspian Sea littoral states, Russia, and Central Asia. Issues of particular importance to the Eurasia Center include trade and economy (regional economic integration, business development, and trade facilitation); and energy (oil and natural gas pipelines, other energy transmission corridors, resource exploration, and energy security concerns); and others (migration, governance, the environment, and security).

The program conducts research and project activities on these and other topics.

The program seeks well-organized, highly reliable, motivated candidates with excellent writing skills and who thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate initiative. The position is not paid, but candidates gain valuable skills, experience, knowledge, and contacts in the Washington, DC, policy community.

Interns for the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center provide important research and logistical support to assist these efforts and support program staff.  They work closely with the Program Director, the Director of Programs, the Assistant Director, and Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum staff.  Interns are also encouraged to pursue their own research projects and to write and publish their own policy briefs or blog posts.

Duties are not limited to, but will include:

• Conduct research to support the activities of the Director and his deputies.
• Manage program contacts and knowledge.
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives.
• Handle an array of logistical issues for program events and activities.
• Write analytical pieces for publication on the New Atlanticist blog.
• Help draft and edit policy briefs and task force reports. 

Each intern is responsible for completing all tasks stated above and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least a college senior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate.
• Must demonstrate proven interest in international affairs with an emphasis on trade, economics, energy, or the Eurasia region.
• Must have excellent writing and editing skills.
• Must work well with others and interact professionally with senior figures.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To be considered for this position, please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: internship@acus.org.