Government Affairs Intern

Location: Washington, DC area
Pay: $20/hour – Minimum 15 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week  

Duration: Flexible start as early as mid-May; end as late as early September

Work Mode: Hybrid DC Area, plus attending in-person meetings and events in DC, including occasional early morning breakfast and late evening events

About RXN

RXN is a corporate and public affairs firm that influences narratives and delivers solutions that shape outcomes. We use research, advocacy, and government relations to impact public policy, improve reputations, and develop growth opportunities across state, federal, and international markets. There is always a way. 

The Opportunity

RXN seeks a dynamic, highly analytical, and motivated Government Affairs Intern eager to dive deep and support our public policy, advocacy, and strategic communications work. This is an ideal opportunity for a public policy, law, pre-law, or graduate program (MBA, JD, MPP, MPH) student with prior experience looking to apply their analytical and research skills to real-world policy challenges.  This intern will have the opportunity to contribute directly to RXN’s work with a range of policy-focused clients across multiple industries. 

Successful candidates will be interested in monitoring press and Capitol Hill publications, researching and tracking legislation, policy, and political topics, and helping draft pointed content to educate local, state, and national policymakers. This research and analysis-heavy role requires synthesizing complex information, tracking legislative and regulatory developments, and producing concise, well-structured written materials. 

We have a record of offering exceptional interns full-time positions!

What To Expect 

Policy Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on federal and state policy issues, industry trends, and regulatory developments.  

Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring: Track and summarize legislative hearings, agency rulemakings, and political developments relevant to RXN’s clients.  

Strategic Writing & Communications: Draft policy memos, briefing documents, reports, and other materials to support advocacy efforts.  

Meeting & Event Participation: Attend internal and external meetings, including client briefings, Capitol Hill hearings, and industry events, providing detailed notes and takeaways.  

Constant Learning & Policy Insight: Soak up what life might be like as a government relations, advocacy, and public affairs professional, and leverage your prior experience to analyze the intersection of policy and industry trends.
 

Who You Are  

Policy-Minded & Inquisitive: You are naturally curious and quick to learn new issues. Enthusiastic about public policy, government affairs, and the political process, with a natural curiosity to explore emerging issues. RXN’s clients cover everything from healthcare to education, small business empowerment to banking, and legal services to advanced technologies.  

A Strong Writer*: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, persuasive language.  

Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Capable of synthesizing large amounts of information and identifying key insights.  

Self-Starter with Business Acumen: Prior experience in a professional setting (corporate, consulting, government, nonprofit, etc.), with an ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects. Comfortable working independently or with a team. 

Tech-Savvy & Research-Oriented: Proficient in G Suite, social media platforms, and other relevant tools. Experience with data analysis platforms and legislative tracking tools (FiscalNote, Plural, etc.) is preferred.  

Why Join RXN?

This internship offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in government affairs and strategic communications. At RXN, you'll gain hands-on experience, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to meaningful projects that have a real-world impact.

Learn more at https://www.therxngroup.com

Ready to start your journey in government affairs and make a difference? Apply now to join us and shape the conversation around some of our society's “hottest” and most topical policy issues. 

*Candidates must submit a writing sample based on a prompt provided during the interview process.