Congressional Relations Internship @ German Marshall Fund of the United States

Congressional Relations Internship at German Marshall Fund of the United States

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) seeks an energetic, detail-oriented, creative individual to assist with all aspects of the Congressional Relations Program.

The Congressional Affairs Program’s mission is to build strong relations between Congress and GMF. The team conducts a variety of activities and outreach to Capitol Hill in order to provide useful information, showcase GMF’s intellectual capacity, forge connections between American and European policymakers, and strengthen the organization’s reputation on the Hill. Activities include staffer-level briefings, one-on-one meetings, staffer study tours, member-level briefings, and organizing official congressional delegations for participation in GMF conferences.

The internship will begin in January of 2011, exact start date is flexible and will run 3 – 6 months depending availability of the individual. GMF internships are unpaid but offer an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international affairs.

Our office is in a great Metro-accessible location, just blocks from Dupont Circle. GMF offers a stimulating, supportive work environment. The intern will be considered to be a full member of the Congressional Relations team.

Responsibilities:

- Drafting correspondence

- Database maintenance

- Report writing

- Providing clerical support to the Congressional Relations team

- Attending congressional hearings

- Meeting planning and implementation

- Other duties as assigned

Background and Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will be college seniors or recent graduates with strong interpersonal skills and proven writing ability. Interest in the mission and priorities of the German Marshall Fund is essential. We require a commitment of at least 30+ hours per week.

To be considered for this position, please forward cover letter and resume to hr@gmfus.org. Reference “Congressional Relations Intern” in the subject line.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be notified.
GMF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.