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Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!
Interns spend approximately 12 weeks working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills.
Interns will have the opportunity to attend meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution.
This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students pursuing a master's degree, with an interest in European affairs and transatlantic relations to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. PhD students are not eligible for internships; please visit our Careers page for current open positions. This internship pays an hourly rate of $18.40, and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 32 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.
This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship. This is a hybrid opportunity. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC, office with the option of remote work. Work location cannot be in any of the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. Please only apply if you can live and work in states other than those listed above for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities:
Learning Objectives
The internship will focus on a broad range of issues, including the foreign policies of the Trump administration and ramifications for European security and U.S.-European relations; the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. and European policies towards the conflict; the politics and foreign policies of the European Union and countries including France, Germany, and Turkey; and state and societal resilience in an age of permanent vulnerability, disruption, turmoil, and challenges to democratic governance from internal extremism and external adversaries.
Interns will acquire substantive professional experience while working with the staff and scholars in the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings to assist with research, event coordination, and programmatic and administrative work. Interns will hone analytical, organizational, and professional interpersonal skills assisting CUSE in its mission to offer independent research and recommendations for decisionmakers, foster high-level dialogue on developments in Europe and global challenges that affect transatlantic relations, and convene roundtables, workshops, and public forums on policy-relevant issues.
Interns will gain first-hand experience in public policy and international affairs by researching issues relevant to CUSE’s work; monitoring current developments in relevant research areas; collecting, reviewing, summarizing, and assembling relevant literature materials from a wide variety of sources; assisting in the logistical planning and implementation of roundtables, workshops, and other meetings; compiling and updating mailing, media, and invitation lists; attending foreign policy events and taking notes; briefing CUSE staff members; and providing general administrative support.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Knowledge/Skills
Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in European affairs and transatlantic relations are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:
This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings. Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your resume as instructed and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply. You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager. If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references. Please note: Applications will be accepted until June 28, 2026. Applications not completed and submitted by the application deadline date will not be considered. Your application is considered complete when you receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first-generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Overview:
Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!
Interns spend approximately 12 weeks working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills.
Interns will have the opportunity to attend meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution.
This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students pursuing a master's degree, with an interest in European affairs and transatlantic relations to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. PhD students are not eligible for internships; please visit our Careers page for current open positions. This internship pays an hourly rate of $18.40, and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 32 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.
This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship. This is a hybrid opportunity. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC, office with the option of remote work. Work location cannot be in any of the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. Please only apply if you can live and work in states other than those listed above for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities:
Learning Objectives
The internship will focus on a broad range of issues, including the foreign policies of the Trump administration and ramifications for European security and U.S.-European relations; the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. and European policies towards the conflict; the politics and foreign policies of the European Union and countries including France, Germany, and Turkey; and state and societal resilience in an age of permanent vulnerability, disruption, turmoil, and challenges to democratic governance from internal extremism and external adversaries.
Interns will acquire substantive professional experience while working with the staff and scholars in the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings to assist with research, event coordination, and programmatic and administrative work. Interns will hone analytical, organizational, and professional interpersonal skills assisting CUSE in its mission to offer independent research and recommendations for decisionmakers, foster high-level dialogue on developments in Europe and global challenges that affect transatlantic relations, and convene roundtables, workshops, and public forums on policy-relevant issues.
Interns will gain first-hand experience in public policy and international affairs by researching issues relevant to CUSE’s work; monitoring current developments in relevant research areas; collecting, reviewing, summarizing, and assembling relevant literature materials from a wide variety of sources; assisting in the logistical planning and implementation of roundtables, workshops, and other meetings; compiling and updating mailing, media, and invitation lists; attending foreign policy events and taking notes; briefing CUSE staff members; and providing general administrative support.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Knowledge/Skills
Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in European affairs and transatlantic relations are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:
This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings. Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your resume as instructed and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply. You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager. If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references. Please note: Applications will be accepted until June 28, 2026. Applications not completed and submitted by the application deadline date will not be considered. Your application is considered complete when you receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first-generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Which events job functions qualify as integral to a curriculum for CPT?
CPT is valid when the work directly relates to your declared major. Event coordination, production management, and sponsorship logistics typically qualify for students in hospitality, communications, or business programs. Roles in social media promotion or graphic design for events may qualify if your program includes those courses, confirm the exact function with your DSO before accepting.
Can I do CPT for a seasonal events employer like a festival or conference company?
Yes, but your CPT authorization is tied to specific dates and an employer name. Seasonal roles work as long as your DSO can authorize the exact employment period and the work qualifies under your program. If the festival rehires you the following season, you'll need a new CPT authorization, it doesn't carry over automatically.
How do I find events employers familiar with hiring CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified international hiring history so you can identify events companies that have navigated CPT and work authorization before. This matters because employers unfamiliar with the process often delay or withdraw offers when they see the paperwork. Targeting experienced employers significantly reduces that friction.
Does working full-time in events on CPT affect my future OPT eligibility?
It can. USCIS rules state that 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, which is fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that limit regardless of total duration. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT hours carefully across all authorizations.
What documentation does an events employer need from me to complete onboarding under CPT?
You'll need your I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsed on page two, naming the employer and the authorized dates. The employer must also complete Form I-9 and verify your documents through E-Verify if enrolled. Some events companies also request your offer letter back from you to confirm it matches the scope on your I-20 before your first day.