The Council offers undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students the opportunity to learn about our organization and participate in a variety of duties associated with ongoing projects through our internship program.

We are committed to positioning the next generation to take global leadership roles by engaging them in the Council's mission and all we do. 

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This intern assists the chief of staff with projects across the organization, including programming, communications, and global leadership.

This intern will work on a team that develops and implements the year-long curriculum for the Council's Global Leadership Program.

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These interns will have the opportunity to learn about and experience the work of the Human Resources department at a non-profit think tank.