Intern, Environmental Security Program

Stimson Center Internships

The Stimson Center internship program offers a professional and educational experience in discovering how non-profit organizations and think tanks can contribute to the understanding of issues in international peace and security. Stimson offers unique internship opportunities based on the values of education, professionalism, and practical experience. Based on Stimson's commitment to professional development, expectations for interns are high. In return, interns can expect a challenging environment which will prepare them for full-time employment in a professional setting.

The Environmental Security Program at the Henry L. Stimson Center seeks a highly motivated candidate to join the team as a paid intern. The Environmental Security Program is the premier forum for understanding globally connected risks and informing local and regional resilience strategies. As environmental shocks and geopolitical tensions grow, governments and institutions need credible analysis, cross-sector partnerships, and practical tools to navigate complexity. The Environmental Security Program brings clarity and collaboration to the front lines of policy and practice, shaping smarter investments for peace and resilience. With cross-sectoral, solutions-driven analysis, innovative communications, and inclusive dialogue among international stakeholders across governments, civil society, industry, and communities, the Environmental Security Program works to illuminate emerging risks and advance pragmatic resilience-building strategies for communities and countries.

Internship Details

• Term: January 2027 – May 2027
• Compensation: $18.40 per hour (DC minimum wage).
• The selected candidate will work between 25-35 hours per week Monday-Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities

Internships at Stimson focus on the areas of research, professional development, and project administration. Responsibilities for this internship with the Environmental Security Program include:

• Providing administrative support for New Security Beat, including corresponding with potential authors, working with copyeditors, publishing concise and catchy social media, and generating ideas to strengthen the platform's thought leadership in environmental security.
• Developing and implementing strategies to expand the Program's social media presence, including through content creation and audience engagement.
• Assisting with research and analysis in support of the Program's publications, briefings, and strategic initiatives. Current thematic areas include climate resilience in coastal and/or conflict-affected states; illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; critical mineral supply chains; climate, peace, and conflict connections; and global population dynamics.
• Providing logistical, administrative, and operational support for Program events and activities, including drafting meeting summaries, and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Monitoring and synthesizing emerging trends, policy developments, and breaking news across all of the Program's focus areas.
• Supporting cross-program collaboration by sharing relevant research findings and coordinating with other Stimson Center programs on overlapping thematic priorities.

Applicants should be highly motivated for an internship that is challenging and professional in nature and focused on the intersection of environment, population, and security. Interns at the Stimson Center can expect close interaction with program staff, including their respective program directors. Intern supervisors are asked to prepare an evaluation of the intern's performance at the end of the internship, and interns are encouraged to evaluate their experience with the Program and at Stimson more broadly.

APPLY BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Submit a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample in a single PDF file.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Stimson is an equal-opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.