Summer Internship

Summer Internship

Opportunity type
Internship
Cause areas
Institutional decision-making
Other (pressing)
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Direct high impact on an important cause
Skill set
Communicator
Political & bureaucratic
Conceptual & empirical research
Location
Washington, DC
Description
The Aspen Institute’s Summer Internship Program offers paid, hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to gain real-world experience across a variety of policy and administrative areas.
  • Interns work alongside experts, participate in professional development workshops, and attend Institute events.
  • Positions are available in Washington, DC, Aspen, CO, and New York, NY, with a hybrid work model requiring at least 40% in-person participation.
  • Interns are responsible for securing their own housing; the standard start date is June 1, 2026.
  • The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants with disabilities; visa requirements are not specified in the posting.
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