Work with Carnegie Council
Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is seeking a Next-Gen Junior Research Intern for Summer 2025 with the Programs and Partnerships office. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively on Carnegie Council’s Next Generation Leadership initiative. Candidates will be interviewed and selected on their ability to work on various communications, research, and administrative projects with steady coordination with Carnegie Council staff. The expected start date is June 9, 2025, and the internship will conclude on August 22, 2025. This position is virtual.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in research to scope and identify thematic areas for the development of our Next Generation Leadership curriculum
- Research colleges, universities, and educational institutions working on ethics in international affairs
- Collaborate on researching and archiving our Worldview magazine
- Provide research for speaker series
- Assist with the drafting of reports, impact statements, and letters of inquiry
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
- Opportunities to meet and interact with senior staff
- Ability to meaningfully contribute and work for the Council's mission
- Ongoing opportunities to network and build professional connections
Requirements:
- Attend weekly meetings
- Respond to correspondences in a timely manner
- Commit to 12-15 hours a week; work schedule is flexible, but position requires regular check-in with manager
Qualifications:
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Outstanding professional judgement, discretion, and demeanor
- Ability to work in a remote, asynchronous environment
- Strong research skills preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable working with online platforms, such as: Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
- Prior experience working in a nonprofit, think tank, or academic institution preferred, but not required
Compensation:
Internships are unpaid but a small stipend is provided at the end of the term up to $500.
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter describing your current academic focus and interest in Carnegie Council to Brian Mateo at [email protected] with the subject line “Next-Gen Junior Research Summer Internship.”
About Carnegie Council
Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is an independent 501(c) (3) nonprofit institution that works to empower ethics globally by identifying and addressing the most critical ethical issues of today and tomorrow. From our Global Ethics Hub in New York City, the Council identifies emerging ethical issues; convenes leading practitioners, academics, and next-gen leaders; builds active communities by embracing multilateralism and exploring shared values; and frames ethical perspectives by educating and engaging with audiences around the world. Founded by Andrew Carnegie over a century ago, the Council is the only nonpartisan institution working to empower ethics across international relations and defend the moral principles of international cooperation, democracy, humanitarianism, and fidelity. To engage with the Council, please visit CarnegieCouncil.org, subscribe to the Carnegie Ethics Newsletter, attend a Global Ethics Hub event, and follow us on social media.