Administrative Intern (AGS Fellow), Sanford School of Public Policy

Administrative Intern (AGS Fellow), Sanford School of Public Policy

Work Arrangement: On-Site Requisition Number: 266741 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries. Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Administrative Intern (AGS Fellow), you'll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports students as they pursue careers in public policy, foreign affairs, and national security. In this role, you will provide programmatic and operational support for the Duke Program in American Grand Strategy (AGS), a flagship initiative dedicated to strengthening understanding of U.S. foreign policy and national security. You'll help advance AGS's mission to prepare the next generation of national security strategists by supporting student engagement, coordinating dynamic events, and contributing to research and outreach efforts. You will also have opportunities to develop and pursue your own special projects aligned with AGS's mission.

What You'll Do

Events & Programming

• Provide administrative and logistical support for field trips, staff rides, and speaker series events, including onsite assistance, scheduling, advertising, participant coordination, and leading small student groups.
• Coordinate events and programs connecting students with AGS alumni, such as young-alumni panels.
• Design and implement student professional development opportunities, including information sessions and internship panels.

Communications & Social Media

• Maintain and update the AGS alumni database.
• Help develop and implement communications and social media strategies, including content planning, analytics tracking, and coordination with social media interns.
• Prepare and disseminate the weekly newsletter.
• Maintain and update the AGS website.
• Create content such as interviews, photography, captions, posts, and long-form stories for newsletters, the website, and social channels.
• Design and compile the program's annual report.

Special Projects

• Develop and implement projects that advance the AGS mission and enhance the student experience.
• Conduct independent research or contribute to research projects led by AGS leadership and affiliated faculty.

What You Bring

Education/Training - Bachelor's degree required, with communications, analytical, and organizational skills typically acquired through coursework.

Experience - No experience required beyond education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of U.S. foreign policy and military affairs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, visiting speakers, and donors.
• Flexibility to support evening and occasional weekend events.
• Familiarity with the Program in American Grand Strategy is strongly preferred.

Choose Duke. Join a program that is shaping the leaders of tomorrow in national security and foreign policy. At Duke, you'll gain meaningful hands-on experience, work directly with scholars and practitioners, and contribute to programming that impacts students across the university. This yearlong fellowship is designed for recent graduates and offers flexibility, mentorship, and opportunities for hybrid work.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.84. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.