Government Relations Intern
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Washington, DC, US
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Gritter Francona is focused on advancing legislative and regulatory priorities through effective government relations and advocacy strategies.
Summary:
The Government Relations Intern will assist the Government Affairs team with legislative and regulatory priorities through research, communications, and administrative support. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students in relevant fields with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: policy research, communication, database management, administrative tasks
Credentials: bachelors-degree
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Government Relations Intern to assist our Government Affairs team in advancing our legislative and regulatory priorities. The intern will gain hands-on experience in public policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement by supporting ongoing research, communications, and administrative efforts related to government relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct policy research and draft briefing materials, policy summaries, and reports
- Support the planning and execution of advocacy events, hearings, and briefings
- Help manage contact databases, meeting notes, and other administrative tasks
- Draft memos, talking points, and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders
- Attend virtual or in-person meetings, webinars, or hearings as needed
- Collaborate with human resources, business development, and other departments as necessary
Requirements
- Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to conduct thorough research and present findings clearly
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with policy tracking tools is a plus
- Professional demeanor and discretion in handling sensitive information
