Thank you for your interest in careers, internships, and fellowship opportunities at Hudson Institute.
Hudson Institute seeks individuals of all career levels who support the Institute’s mission to promote American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. Please browse open positions below and contact jobs@hudson.org with any questions.
Development
Donor Relations Associate and Database Manager
Hudson Institute seeks a donor relations associate and database manager to ensure the full and effective use of Salesforce and to support donor stewardship.
Government Relations
Director of Government Relations
Hudson Institute seeks a director of government relations responsible for developing and executing strategic government outreach initiatives to deliver Hudson policy recommendations to key US and international government officials.
Public Affairs
Director of Public Affairs
Hudson Institute seeks a director of public affairs responsible for developing and executing strategic communication initiatives, overseeing media relations, and managing Hudson's public affairs team.
Public Affairs Associate
Hudson Institute seeks a public affairs associate to support all aspects of public affairs operations, encompassing digital, editorial, media, and events.
For Students
Internship Program
Hudson welcomes undergraduate and postgraduate students in the spring, summer, and fall semesters to support the policy work of the Institute. Interns have a unique opportunity to work one-on-one with Hudson experts and staff on a variety of policy topics, such as national security and defense, cybersecurity and technology, grand strategy and history, and international relations and trade.
Hudson offers both in-person internship opportunities at our Washington, DC, headquarters and remote internship opportunities.
Now accepting applications for summer internships (June–August 2025).
Hudson Institute Political Studies
Hudson Institute Political Studies offers top undergraduates a summer fellowship in political theory and practice that broadens and deepens understanding of public policy and American political principles. The fellowship combines the rigorous study of political thought and action through week-long seminars led by master teachers, policy workshops directed by experts in the field and experienced government officials, and a distinguished speaker series of exemplary figures from public life.
Applications for summer 2025 close on March 10.
