The Aspen Institute

Internships

Are you looking for a place that shares your values and where you can gain professional experience? Look no further for a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

The Aspen Institute offers an array of internships. Our positions are designed to provide a valuable educational experience that will allow you to grow your skillset and help connect you with professionals in your area of interest.

From day one, our interns are provided with real-world, hands-on experience. Not only will they work alongside professionals with expertise in a variety of policy and administrative areas, they will also have the chance to participate in various professional development workshops designed specifically for them, as well as attend events hosted by our Institute programs.

Internships are offered at our headquarters in Washington, D.C and our offices Aspen, CO. Applicants should have the ability to work well on diverse teams, be open to new experiences and a drive to excel throughout the internship experience.
All internships are paid positions.

To apply for our internship opportunities, visit our career page. For more information please contact internships@aspeninstitute.org.

2023 Internships in Aspen, CO.

Summer internships in Aspen, CO, are an excellent opportunity for college students to gain professional experience in a highly stimulating, fast-paced environment, while also benefiting from the richness of programming hosted on the Aspen Meadows campus each summer.

The Institute employs college juniors and seniors (or recent college graduates) during the summer months in Aspen, Colorado to work with the Institute staff to produce and execute dozens of world-class events such as Aspen Ideas Festival, Action Forum and Security Forum. Internship opportunities are available in the following departments: Office of Institutional Advancement, Community Programs, Conference Services, and Public Programs.

Summer 2023 internships will be posted mid-January 2023 and offers will be extended in late March 2023. Unless otherwise noted, positions start on June 5, 2023.

2023 Internships in Washington, DC

Internships located in the Washington, DC, office are posted on a rolling basis. Internships are available in the Fall, Spring and Summer. Applicants may apply to the opportunity that complements their skills, experience and interests.