Paid Public Affairs Internship – DC Policy & Communications

Woodberry Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Woodberry Associates in Washington, DC offers a paid internship in public and government affairs. The program runs through Fall, Spring, and Summer with approximately 12 weeks per semester, in-office in Washington, DC.

Interns work about 40 hours per week and must be enrolled in a college or university, rising junior status required. The program emphasizes learning outcomes, professional development, and opportunities to engage with health care and education policy clients.

Qualifications

• Interest in honing written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay on task and prioritize projects.
• Adaptability to meet changing priorities.
• Sense of initiative and willingness to innovate and improve.
• Willingness to learn and incorporate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective work habits, including time management, organizational skills, and personal accountability.
• Improve communication and analytical skills.
• Build interpersonal skills to form professional relationships and work within a team.
• Support client divisions in day-to-day management of nonprofit and patient advocacy organizations and other clients.
• Learn how to research, distill, and communicate on health care policy topics.
• Be guided in external communications, email marketing and social media content.
• Develop a clearer understanding of career interests.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Prioritization

Adaptability

Initiative and feedback incorporation

Tools

None

Job description

Woodberry Associates in Washington, DC offers a paid internship in public and government affairs. The program runs through Fall, Spring, and Summer with approximately 12 weeks per semester, in-office in Washington, DC.

Interns work about 40 hours per week and must be enrolled in a college or university, rising junior status required. The program emphasizes learning outcomes, professional development, and opportunities to engage with health care and education policy clients.