Spring 2027, Intern- Communications & Public Affairs

Responsibilities

• Prepare written materials for advocacy campaigns and grassroots logistics, including database maintenance, press releases, FAQ sheets, draft letters, statements, memos, etc.
• Closely monitor events in the news, compile press lists, and perform background research for current and potential clients
• Cover press events and public hearings (including, but not limited to, community board meetings), as well as assist in public event coordination
• Help manage canvassing and direct community outreach
• Assist with digital advertising and social media campaigns

Requirements

• You must be able to commit working full-time (40 hours/wk.)
• The position will be a hybrid role with an in-person component in our Washington, D.C. office.
• You are a rising senior or recent graduate
• You are motivated & responsible, a natural self-starter, and someone who can execute strong work with minimal direction.
• You have excellent writing, research, and communication skills, in addition to general office administrative skills, and can work quickly and efficiently.
• You are proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, operating in an Outlook & PC world.
• You are familiar with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other cutting-edge outlets, and have a sense of best practices within these spaces.
• You have a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
• You are comfortable talking on the phone with vendors, colleagues, media, and community stakeholders. You're ready to reach out to a complete stranger and get the necessary message across!
• You have some bonus tools in your back pocket, such as knowledge of media & politics, familiarity of social media monitoring and media database tools, and maybe even Photoshop or design skills! These are not required, but certainly a plus.

Preferred

• knowledge of media & politics
• familiarity of social media monitoring and media database tools
• Photoshop or design skills