Aspen Institute's Summer Internship Program

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Various programs and departments across The Aspen Institute have exciting summer internship opportunities available. Information regarding each internship opportunity can be found here.

Ascend (Washington, D.C.)

Aspen Conference Services (Aspen, CO)

Aspen Digital (Washington, D.C.)

Aspen Ideas Festival (Aspen, CO)

Aspen Ideas Festival - Fellows Program (Aspen, CO)

Aspen Ideas Health: Speaker Intern (Washington, D.C.)

Aspen Ideas Health: Strategic Partnerships Intern (Washington, D.C.)

Aspen Economic Strategy Group (Washington, D.C.)

Aspen Global Innovators Group (Washington, D.C.)

Aspen Global Leadership Network (Washington, D.C.)

Aspen Global Leadership Network: Resnick Aspen Action Forum Intern (Washington, D.C.)

Aspen Society (Aspen, CO)

Aspen Words (Aspen, CO)

Business and Society Program (New York City, NY)

City Innovation (Washington, D.C.)

Energy and Environment Program (Washington, D.C.)

Office of Curriculum & Moderators (Washington, D.C.)

Aspen Digital (Washington, D.C.)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Over the summer, Aspen Institute’s summer interns will develop skills including verbal communication, writing, teamwork, research, events planning/execution, research and technology. You will also be given the opportunity to apply skills gained in the classroom to real-world scenarios by understanding our organization’s programs, operating procedures and concepts. While working with us over the summer, you will be given the opportunity to network, connect with and be mentored by seasoned professionals who will support you as you explore career options within organizations like ours.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE

• Must be enrolled in or recent graduate of an accredited college/university
• Professionalism and good judgment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Team player with ability to work well independently and with others
• Able to adapt quickly and easily to change
• Great interpersonal skills, including a desire to learn and the ability to be flexible and proactive
• Design skills are a plus but not required (Canva, InDesign, etc.)
• Great interpersonal skills, including a desire to learn and the ability to be flexible and proactive
• Detail oriented
• Excellent computer skills required, specifically, expertise with: Microsoft Office product.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. ET on the 29th of January 2025. You will be contacted directly only if you are selected for an interview. Timing of interviews is dependent on each program or department. If you have any questions regarding your application, please send an email to

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

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