Fall Public Affairs Internship
Summary of Position:Hamilton Place Strategies is a policy and public affairs consulting firm based in Washington, DC, providing analysis, communications, and advocacy solutions at the intersection of government, business, and media.  HPS is seeking full-time paid interns to support the operations of the firm, including working on teams to support a number of clients in our portfolio. Interns at HPS have the opportunity to provide significant support to the work that we do and learn what it’s like to work in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment. The successful candidate will have strong leadership ability, some related internship experience, and be a curious, proactive, high-achieving student or recent graduate interested in policy and public affairs.Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct daily research for policy issuesPull census data and economic policy dataConduct analytical researchMonitor ongoing current events related to financial economic policyBuild and maintain media listsDraft press releases, op-eds, blog posts, and memosProvide support for executing events, including press conferences, and speaking engagementsDraft content for social media platformsAssist in day-to-day management of the office, helping staff the front desk, answer phone calls, route mail, and stock supplies as necessaryQualifications:Undergraduate junior, senior, or recent graduate with a degree in Communication, Political Science/Government, Business,Economics or related field Excellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong attention to detailAbility to take initiativeStrong organizational skillsAbility to work independently as well as a member of a teamProblem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing prioritiesDesire to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work 40 hours per weekAbility to commit to internship for 3-6 months beginning at end of August or early September (flexible end dates)
Title: Fall Public Affairs Internship
Salary: None
Description: Summary of Position:Hamilton Place Strategies is a policy and public affairs consulting firm based in Washington, DC, providing analysis, communications, and advocacy solutions at the intersection of government, business, and media.  HPS is seeking full-time paid interns to support the operations of the firm, including working on teams to support a number of clients in our portfolio. Interns at HPS have the opportunity to provide significant support to the work that we do and learn what it’s like to work in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment. The successful candidate will have strong leadership ability, some related internship experience, and be a curious, proactive, high-achieving student or recent graduate interested in policy and public affairs.Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct daily research for policy issuesPull census data and economic policy dataConduct analytical researchMonitor ongoing current events related to financial economic policyBuild and maintain media listsDraft press releases, op-eds, blog posts, and memosProvide support for executing events, including press conferences, and speaking engagementsDraft content for social media platformsAssist in day-to-day management of the office, helping staff the front desk, answer phone calls, route mail, and stock supplies as necessaryQualifications:Undergraduate junior, senior, or recent graduate with a degree in Communication, Political Science/Government, Business,Economics or related field Excellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong attention to detailAbility to take initiativeStrong organizational skillsAbility to work independently as well as a member of a teamProblem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing prioritiesDesire to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work 40 hours per weekAbility to commit to internship for 3-6 months beginning at end of August or early September (flexible end dates)
Requirements: Internship experience, Some College Coursework Completed education
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