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Research Intern - Southeast Asia Program
The Center for Strategic and International Studies
Washington, DC
Assist with long-term research projects
Tracking events related to Southeast Asia's political and economic landscape
Strong writing and research skills required
Application Closes: When Filled
Supervisory Museum Specialist (Anthropology)
Smithsonian Institution
Suitland, MD
Collections management
Cataloging, research, preservation and restoration of objects
Experience related to museum or similar collection management required
Application Closes: May 1st, 2026
Congressional Research Review Specialist (Social Science Analyst)
Library of Congress
Washington, DC
Public policy research and analysis
Review and edit research products
Knowledge of operations of US government preferred
Application Closes: May 11th, 2026
Research Assistant: Policy Center
Middle East Institute
Washington, DC
Perform literature reviews
Qualitative research focused
Excellent written and verbal communication preferred
Application Closes: When Filled
Research Assistant
Institute for Justice
Arlington, VA
Organizing/coding qualitative and quantitative data
Reading and summarizing academic and non-academic literature
Excel proficiency required
Application Closes: When Filled
Southeast Archaeology Program Manager
AECOM
Various locations across Southeastern U.S.
Supervise and mentor staff of southeastern terrestrial archaeology team
Cultural Resource Management
Designing research and field methodologies
Application Closes: When Filled
Legislative and Policy Associate
Mother’s Outreach Network
Washington, DC
Social justice: addressing the poverty and child welfare crisis
Research and analysis of systemic processes
Strong research and writing skills required
Application Closes: When Filled
Research Associate
American Council on Education
Washington, DC
Research impact of postsecondary sector
Policy analysis
Strong writing and oral communication skills required
Application Closes: April 30th, 2026
Senior Grant Writer
Impact Justice
Washington, DC
Proposal/grant writing
Prospect research
Requires strong writing and research skills
Application Closes: May 15th, 2026
Visitor Experience Associate
National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC
Knowledge of administrative concepts
Guest service operations
Working with museum and gallery exhibits
Application Closes: April 27th, 2026
Administrative Assistant
National Museum of Asian Art
Washington, DC
Project collaboration and coordination
Visitor service
Art history or museum studies
Application Closes: May 1st, 2026
Social Science Research Analyst
Uniting People With Opportunities (UPO)
Washington, DC
Social justice focus: low-income communities in DC
Data collection, organization, and analysis
Drafting grants
Application Closes: When Filled