Fall International Affairs Intern

the opportunity for students to gain practical experience with monitoring global developments relevant to ADL's mission, managing diplomatic relationship databases and supporting outreach to the diplomatic corps, and conducting research and analysis on international partnerships.

Application portals will close at 12PM ET on August 14th, 2026. ADL will confirm the selected candidates by mid-August.

Responsibilities Primary Assist with the daily tasks of the International Affairs team in New York and Washington, DC, including the monitoring of global news and social media, and preparation of digests and policy memos, and fact-checking .

Undertake database maintenance to support ongoing projects Undertake assigned research and writing tasks to support ongoing projects. Assist with event management and updating of contact lists.

Provide assistance to other members of the International Affairs team.

Qualifications Requirements Must possess high school diploma or equivalent Passion for non-profit work Desire to start building career within non-profit sector Skills/Attributes Commitment to ADL's global mission Strong oral and written communication skills Demonstrated research skills Good command of office software and social media Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment A working knowledge of a language other than English a plus Experience with remote and/or international work preferred Familiarity with issues related to antisemitism and global affairs preferred Students majoring or minoring in Political Science, International Relations, History, Jewish Studies, Area Studies, or relating subjects preferred.

Collaborative team-player Creative and innovative; takes initiative and is r esults-oriented - a problem solver (versus a problem identifier) Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability and a bility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Compensation and Hours The internship is up to 15 hours per week.

This internship is paid local minimum wage or 15/hr (whichever is higher). This internship will be hybrid, with on -site presence required in New York City OR Washington, D.C., depending on the location of the selected candidate.

What will you do during this internship? You will learn about real-life decision-making challenges and help us develop real-time solutions. You will have the opportunity to present your work at internal forums within ADL.

You will have practical, hands-on experience with research, writing, and database management related to international relations and global affairs Collaborate with, meet and learn from ADL subject matter experts at all levels and become familiar with the varied work we do to "stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all." ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at talentacquisition@adl.org.