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Intern with the Arms Control Association
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
The Arms Control Association is an equal-opportunity employer committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that bringing together different life experiences and perspectives stimulates innovation and builds strength. Our effective and creative team needs innovation and strength in our dedicated work to eliminate the threats posed by the world’s most dangerous weapons.
Current Opportunities
For Spring 2025, our internship program is paused, but please subscribe below for updates on future internship opportunities.
Nuclear Policy Research Internship
Interns may work either remotely or in our Washington, D.C. office. Interns in Washington, D.C. will have opportunities to engage in a variety of networking and issue-related in-person events.
The intern in this role will have the opportunity to:
Research and track policy developments, activities, and events.
Research content, write and copyedit print and electronic materials, including news content for Arms Control Today, fact sheets, Issue Briefs, blog posts, and newsletters.
Edit and upload content for the Arms Control Association’s website.
Assist in preparations for and support at the Arms Control Association Annual Meeting.
Carry out other tasks assigned by staff.
Qualifications Applicants should:
Have completed or be working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., International Affairs, Political Science). Students pursuing advanced degrees are also encouraged to apply.
Be an effective communicator, both written and oral.
Have experience writing in multiple styles and voices (e.g., tweets, blog posts, news briefs).
Be self-motivated and detail-oriented, have good organizational skills, and be able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines, and
Have experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace (required). Familiarity with HTML and CSS is a plus.
