The Arlington Institute (TAI) offers short term internships to bright and hard working undergraduate and graduate students. Students should have strong interpersonal and communications skills, and have broad interests in global issues such as technology, environment, energy, poverty, health and the intersection of these issues. Potential projects include research and working with TAI's new information technology, DIANE. Regardless of the project, interns can expect to be involved in a high paced and exciting work environment.

Interns should expect a rigorous program, and are asked to contribute in a substantive manner. The Arlington Institute staff is kept relatively small (about 15-20 people), and because of the size and scope of our projects, each person in the office – including interns – must pull a sizable portion of the weight. This enables interns to gain valuable experience, working closely with experts as researchers and assistants on various projects.

Our staff and interns come to us from all over the U.S. and all corners of the globe – this diversity enhances the learning experience for most interns.

DETAILS
The Arlington Institute hosts interns in several fields of study. Internship positions can range from 3 months to 1 year. Students holding internship positions for 3 months generally start at the beginning of February, June and September. Because of a special circumstance, we have a limited number of positions opening in August as well.

CONTACT
For more information please send a resume and note of interest to:

ken@arlingtoninstitute.org

Intern Photo, Summer of 2007

Quotes from past Interns

"My friends who interned on the Hill often complained to me about all the tours they had to give and all the copies they had to make, but at my internship at The Arlington Institute, I had to do none of those things. At TAI, I felt that I made substantial contributions to the organization and to its projects. The staff of TAI were all incredibly encouraging, understanding, and most importantly, approachable. Through this internship, I learned surprising and wonderful things about the world around me. I also gained a clearer understanding of what I want to do in the future."

- Victoria Cheng, Summer 2007

"My internship at TAI was an extremely valuable experience. I was immediately given projects that required extensive research and critical thinking, but also allowed me to pursue subjects that are incredibly relevant, interesting, and related to my course of study. The staff at TAI was welcoming, supportive, open-minded and a pleasure to work with."

- Nina Brooks, Summer 2007

"I'm not sure how to describe working at TAI. Just when you think you have them figured out, they challenge you with something weird and new and different. My time in Arlington was an absolutely mind-expanding, and I will never see the world in quite the same way as I did before."

- Phil Gorman, Summer 2007

"My internship at TAI brought to bear all that I could have wanted from an internship experience. As an intern you are given substative assignments regarding the most important subjects facing society, all combined with a welcoming and friendly working environment. The ability to pursue serious work on the topic you are passionate about creates a unique, deeply rewarding, and throughly enjoyable opportunity."

- Nicholas Perry, Summer 2007

"The Arlington Institute provided me with an experience that allowed me to change the way I think about the world and the transition that it is currently undergoing. The work assigned to interns is challenging and truly meaningful. I couldn’t have asked for a more rewarding and enlightening internship."

- Zeena Husami, Summer 2007

"My experience at TAI far exceeded my expectations. I recieved incredibly interesting and challenging work from day one. I found TAI to have an open and honest work environment that facilitated countless frank and honest discussions on every topic imaginable. I learned more about our world from this experience than from anything else I have ever done."

- Paul Alois, Fall 2006

"My time at TAI afforded me the opportunity to work with some of the most forward thinking experts in their field, introducing me to new ideas and new concepts. I can definitely say that this experience has stood me well for my future endeavours."

- Chris Young, Fall 2006

"During the last five months I feel that I’ve become part of the TAI family. Working with you and all the TAI staff has been a tremendous experience. During my time here, there were many projects and activities in which I had the good fortune to play a part. May you and The Arlington Institute, continue your successful path to the future."
– Ed Weklar, Spring 2006

"I want to thank you for providing me an opportunity to work at the Arlington Institute. This internship has given me an excellent introduction to scenario planning, sustainable urban design and futurist studies. Thank you very much for your kindness, friendship and generosity."

- Ian Parker, Summer 2005

"At The Arlington Institute I was able to follow issues that interest me and that characterize a changing future- I also discovered many I had not considered. This was an great chance to participate creatively in a wide range of projects at a research group that is quickly transforming."
– Tom Mc Guinness, Summer 2005

"The Arlington Institute has given me the opportunity to do hands-on work on a variety of meaningful projects. It has also given me the chance to work and interact with some of the most brilliant minds of our time. I'm glad I had the good fortune of working at TAI."
– Paras Sharma, Summer 2005

“The Arlington Institute has given me an invaluable approach to analyzing international affairs. What I have learned at the Arlington Institute will help me throughout both my educational and professional careers.”
– Emily Roth, Summer 2005

“I had an outstanding summer; the environment was well suited to learning, and I felt like a productive member of the team.”
– Mathew Hill, Summer 2004

“My work this summer at The Arlington Institute has introduced me to a whole new way of thinking about global change. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the staff here.”
– Lindsey Shapiro, Summer 2004

“My time at The Arlington Institute as part of the software development team exposed me to several new technologies and inspired a professional work ethic which I hope to carry with me into my future career.”
–Ben Vitale, Summer 2003

“[My supervisors] challenged me in new ways: often by just giving me an idea and leaving me to run with it, or sometimes by contradicting my ideas and making me defend them, or getting me to see things differently. I learned a lot from the people around me.”
- Peijing Teh, Summer 2004