Internship, Digital Services, Design, Summer 2024

CFR’s Blavatnik and Robina Franklin Williams internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The intern will be assisting with developing more robust guiding documents that will serve as the foundation for UX, development, and QA activities during the 2024 calendar year. They will also contribute to improving the organization and prioritization of product backlogs, setting the stage for more efficient planning and execution of projects.

CFR internships are paid, require a 14 - 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

CFR’s summer internship program gives interns the opportunity to choose whether to work in our office in a hybrid capacity (half in the office, and half remote), or on an offsite fully remote basis. 

• Assist in the development and refinement of user interfaces for digital platforms, focusing on usability and user experience
• Create compelling visual representations of complex data sets to aid in the understanding of key foreign policy issues
• Contribute to the creation of digital and print materials, including reports, presentations, and marketing collateral
• Support ongoing branding initiatives, ensuring alignment with CFR’s style guides
• Participate in the development of animated graphics and/or video content development
• Aid in the design of materials and concept development for at least one CFR event and/or conference
• Develop engaging visual content for CFR’s social media channels

• Undergraduate student, majoring in visual communication design, UI/UX, data visualization, international relations, or a related field
• All applicants should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework (not including AP classes in high school) by the time they begin an internship)
• Relevant research experience in web design, UI/UX, graphic design, and or data visualization, portfolio is required
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch and/or Figma
• Stong attention to detail and resourcefulness
• Proficieny in business-level English and high level writing
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in DataWrapper, JavaScript, and Basic HTML/CSS preferred but not required.

Pay Rate

$17.00 per hour

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

CFR's internships are funded by the generous gifts of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, Robina Foundation, and the Franklin Williams Family.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.