Fall Government Relations Intern

Government Relations Intern 

Job Opening: Full or part-time Fall internship  

Start Date: Early September 2024 

Experience Level: Enrolled undergraduate juniors, seniors, and/or candidates that have obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past 12 months 

Internship Program Components: 

We ask for a commitment of 32-40 total hours (4-5 full days) per week and will prioritize candidates who are available to be in-person in our Washington, D.C. office.  

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

Cover congressional hearings and summarize relevant discussion topics in high-quality, client-facing form  

Monitor and track legislative bills, hearings, and rulemakings 

Conduct legislative research  

Engage with the government relations team and help generate client strategies  

Draft, review and edit documents and other materials  

Utilize and update various databases  

Basic Qualifications: 

Self-starter and detail-oriented individual with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills  

Familiarity with both the legislative and executive branches of government  

Strong writing and research skills  

Preferably previous internship experience on Capitol Hill or in a government agency, think tank, or political campaign  

Ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information in a cohesive and timely manner  

Ability to multitask and hit numerous deadlines simultaneously  

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)  

Willingness to tackle any task, including occasional administrative assignments  

Please apply via Handshake or send resumes to jobs@cogent-strategies.com with “Government Relations Intern” in the subject line.