Paid Government Relations Internship – Spring 2027

Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid (KDCR Partners); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid (KDCR Partners) is offering a paid Government Relations Internship for Spring 2027 in our Washington, DC office. The role is in person, with interns typically available most of Tuesday through Thursday; compensation aligns with DC's minimum hourly wage.

Duties include supporting seven legislative assistants and principals, tracking legislation, preparing briefing materials, attending hearings virtually when possible, scheduling Hill meetings, and conducting policy

Qualifications

• Self-starter and quick learner.
• Excellent writing and research skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced office.
• Experience on Capitol Hill or at a lobbying firm or trade association is a plus, but not required.
• Nimble and curious with a positive attitude and a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Provide legislative and administrative support for seven legislative assistants, 13 principals and office administrator at a rapidly expanding lobbying firm with clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and non-profit organizations
• Attend hearings, markups, briefings, and other events virtually on behalf of the firm; produce high-quality briefing materials, issue summaries, and meeting notes
• Track legislation and regulations for clients
• Assist with scheduling of meetings on the Hill and “fly-ins” for large and small groups
• Conduct research on policy issues, legislative action, business development, and other issues, and draft concise summaries
• Assist with other administrative tasks related to office operations and client service

Skills

Writing

Research

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paid Government Relations Internship – Spring 2027

Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid is a bipartisan lobbying firm in Washington, DC, representing public and private companies, trade associations, and non-profit organizations before Congress and the federal government. Our firm is comprised of a bipartisan and bicameral team of lobbyists who have spent decades in Washington working on legislative issues at the highest levels of government.

KDCR Partners is accepting applications for a paid internship for Spring 2027. This internship will be in person in our Washington, D.C., office. Fall internships can be full-time or part-time, depending on school schedules, but interns must be available most/all of the day Tuesdays-Thursdays each week. The compensation for this position is DC's minimum hourly wage.

Duties Include:

• Provide legislative and administrative support for seven legislative assistants, 13 principals and office administrator at a rapidly expanding lobbying firm with clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and non-profit organizations
• Attend hearings, markups, briefings, and other events virtually on behalf of the firm; produce high-quality briefing materials, issue summaries, and meeting notes
• Track legislation and regulations for clients
• Assist with scheduling of meetings on the Hill and “fly-ins” for large and small groups
• Conduct research on policy issues, legislative action, business development, and other issues, and draft concise summaries
• Assist with other administrative tasks related to office operations and client service

Requirements:

• Self-starter and quick learner
• Excellent writing and research skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced office
• Experience on Capitol Hill or at a lobbying firm or trade association is a plus, but not required
• Nimble and curious with a positive attitude and a good sense of humor

KDCR Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.