Paid Congressional Relations Internship - DC

aba; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

American Bankers Association (ABA) offers a paid internship in Washington, DC, running June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027. The program is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with onsite work at least two days weekly, ideal for rising juniors or seniors seeking exposure to policy and banking issues.

The internship provides substantive cross-divisional work, leadership exposure, networking, and a path to impact within the banking industry.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university with an expected graduation date between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• Strong communication and research skills are essential for supporting Congressional Relations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced internship environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor congressional hearings, markups, floor activity, and legislative developments relevant to the banking industry.
• Conduct research on legislation and emerging policy issues affecting financial institutions.
• Prepare summaries of congressional hearings, briefings, and policy developments for the Congressional Relations team.
• Track key committee activities and assist in maintaining legislative calendars and schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multi-project management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Teamwork / collaboration

BankPAC support

Administrative duties

Education

Enrollment in college

Political Science

Public Policy

Government

Public Administration

Job description

American Bankers Association (ABA) offers a paid internship in Washington, DC, running June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027. The program is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with onsite work at least two days weekly, ideal for rising juniors or seniors seeking exposure to policy and banking issues.

The internship provides substantive cross-divisional work, leadership exposure, networking, and a path to impact within the banking industry.