Eurasia Center - Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program
ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE U S INC
Summary
Young Global Professionals are an integral part of the Eurasia Center. Team projects are all-hands-on-deck, so our entire staff gets both operational and substantive experience in all that we do. The Eurasia Center works to galvanize international support for an independent Ukraine within secure borders whose people will determine their own future. The Eurasia Center also has an extensive body of work on Russia and other countries of Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.
Job description
This position will expose the candidate to the logistical and administrative elements of event planning, the writing process for publications and articles, and the design of strategic initiatives within a think tank. The candidate will assist in the Eurasia Center's fast-paced programming at the forefront of transatlantic relations, conduct wide-ranging research tasks as assigned, and support outreach to the Center's close network of Eurasia experts, officials, and thought leaders.
Responsibilities
- Assist with logistics for Eurasia Center events and programming.
- Organize and consolidate prep materials for various meetings, events, speaking engagements, and trips.
- Conduct research in support of Eurasia Center activities, including meetings, speeches, articles, reports, policy briefs, and Congressional engagement.
- Help support the operations and administrative functions of the Eurasia Center.
- Assist with monitoring program contacts, networks, and the news cycle.
- Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions.
Qualifications
- Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in international affairs or another relevant field.
- Demonstrable interest in Ukraine, Russia, and the wider region, as well as the core mission of the Atlantic Council. Demonstrated knowledge of the Eurasia region desired.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written, in-person and virtual), including the ability to identify and work through challenges, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
- Aptitude and strong skills in research, writing, and logistics.
- Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills required.
- Proficiency in Russian and/or Ukrainian language is a plus but not required.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week is required.
Requirements
- Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate
- Preferably majoring in international affairs or another relevant field
- Demonstrable interest in Ukraine, Russia, and the wider region
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Eurasia region desired
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong judgment and emotional intelligence
- Aptitude and strong skills in research, writing, and logistics
- Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Russian and/or Ukrainian language is a plus but not required
- Availability to work 40 hours per week
Benefits
- $18.50/hour
- Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 remote
Company overview
The Atlantic Council of the United States is a prominent nonpartisan think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs. Founded in 1961, the organization focuses on strengthening transatlantic cooperation and addressing global challenges through policy research, analysis, and strategic dialogue. The Council operates through various centers and programs covering critical areas such as international security, global energy policy, economic development, and digital governance. It brings together government officials, business leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to develop practical solutions to complex international problems. The Atlantic Council is recognized for its influential research publications, high-level conferences, and policy recommendations that shape debates on transatlantic relations, emerging technologies, geopolitical strategy, and global governance. As a leading voice in international policy discourse, the organization plays a vital role in fostering international cooperation and advancing democratic values worldwide.