Intern, Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.

About the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream

The mission of the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD or the Center) is to carry forward the values of the American Dream by strengthening freedom, opportunity, and hope and serving as a source of inspiration for anyone with a dream and the drive to achieve it. We stand for individual agency, personal responsibility, and hard work; for free enterprise and entrepreneurship; widened access to capital; and for excellence and innovation in education and health.

The Center is located in a restored historic building complex in Washington, DC, on Pennsylvania Avenue steps from the White House and across from the US Treasury.

About the Internship

MCAAD seeks a paid Intern to support the Center’s team in Washington, DC, starting in September 2026.

The Intern will provide general support to the MCAAD team. Representative duties include conducting research, updating information in databases and contact lists, providing on-site operational support, and helping team members prepare for meetings and associated follow up. Additional duties may include filing, scanning, and organizing records; assisting with event and public-program logistics, registration, materials, and guest check-in; supporting development, marketing, and educational efforts; and generally supporting office needs.

The Intern will report to the President of MCAAD and will support MCAAD leaders and staff on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Working towards obtaining a bachelor's degree
• Ability to multi-task while handling complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter and hard worker displaying high productivity and follow-through in all areas of responsibility
• A team-oriented individual who seeks out tasks when work is completed and assists co-workers to ensure goals, requirements and deadlines are achieved
• An attitude of "no job is too small" and attention to detail that ensures rewarding experiences and outcomes for supporters and other stakeholders
• Skilled at working with people and able to interact positively with all levels of an organization
• Effective oral/written communication and data management abilities
• Ability to use critical, creative thinking to solve problems large and small
• For the candidate with strong intellectual curiosity, extraordinary work ethic and drive to achieve, this is an opportunity to become a valued player in an entrepreneurial, growing and dynamic organization
• Ability to work independently, both in the office and from home; the intern must produce quality work under minimal supervision during any periods of working remotely
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Salesforce is a plus
• Duties as assigned

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

This position will work in a professional office environment on a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the Washington, DC office location (Tuesday - Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change at the Institute’s sole discretion.

This person will also be required to travel occasionally to other offices and/or venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world.

Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan - 403b (5% match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Fertility Support
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Training & Development:
• LinkedIn Learning - over 15,000 self-guided classes offered
• Annual Mentor Program
• Wellness Resources:
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM app membership