Proposals Intern

Reingold, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reingold, a full-service marketing and creative firm in Alexandria, VA, offers an internship designed to immerse you in a real agency environment. You’ll learn the ins and outs of your department, contribute to proposals, and present work to the firm. Internships are full-time and in person (40 hours) during the standard workweek and pay an hourly rate of $20.

The internship class begins on Thursday, June 4, and runs through Friday, November 20, 2026. Core hours during the internship are 9 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications.
• Clear written and oral communication.
• Ability to follow timelines and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full lifecycle of proposal development from go/no-go to submission.
• Maintain internal proposal tracker with values, outcomes and feedback.
• Develop libraries of proposal language, past performance, and staff resumes.
• Review solicitations for deadlines, page limits, formats and attachments.
• Assist with writing past performance, resumes and compliance documents.
• Edit, proofread and format proposal documents.
• Capture notes from BD meetings and track team schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications

Job description

About Reingold

Reingold is a full-service marketing and creative firm in Alexandria, VA. For more than 40 years, we’ve been driven by a simple mission: to help organizations –– whether in the government, nonprofit, or business sector –– as they strive to make the world a better place. We hire top-notch talent to develop and launch compelling, inventive communications campaigns, leveraging the latest technology and digital media strategies that enable our clients to meet their audiences where they are.

About Reingold

Reingold is a full-service marketing and creative firm in Alexandria, VA. For more than 40 years, we’ve been driven by a simple mission: to help organizations –– whether in the government, nonprofit, or business sector –– as they strive to make the world a better place. We hire top-notch talent to develop and launch compelling, inventive communications campaigns, leveraging the latest technology and digital media strategies that enable our clients to meet their audiences where they are.

That’s where you come in, a Reingold intern has high standards and a fearless mindset. Our interns are energetic, innovative, take initiative, and demonstrate professionalism in everything they do. This internship program is your opportunity to discover what it really means to bid for and win work for a full-service communications agency. You’ll learn the ins and outs of your department, work as a valued member of project teams, and collaborate with experts in various departments. You’ll even get a chance to present some of your own work to the entire firm. Reingold offers you opportunities to tailor the internship experience to your interests and strengths — all while working on causes that really matter.

Internships are full-time and in person (40 hours) during the standard workweek and pay an hourly rate of $20. The internship class begins on Thursday, June 4, and runs through Friday, November 20, 2026. Core hours during the internship are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. This internship requires five in-office days (Monday – Friday) at our office in Alexandria, Virginia.

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Support team of Proposal Specialists by coordinating the full life cycle of proposal development: from a go/no-go decision through outlining, gathering and writing content, and submission.
• Manage our internal proposal tracker with key information such as proposal values, wins/losses, and evaluator feedback.
• Support the development of libraries of the latest versions of approved proposal language, past performance summaries, and staff resumes.
• Scour solicitations for requirements (deadlines, page limits, formats, attachments, notarizations, delivery specs).
• Support development of discrete proposal sections, including write ups of past performance and experience, staff resumes, and preparation of compliance documentation.
• Support editing, proofreading, and formatting of proposal documents.
• Coordinate and capture notes from business development meetings.
• Track team schedules to ensure adequate coverage of all proposal elements.

This role is a good fit for someone with the following qualifications and skills:

• Keen attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

A Reingold Intern Must

• Possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or communications.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, both orally and in writing.
• Build and follow timelines and meet tight deadlines.
• Possess a collaborative, team-player attitude.
• Be eager to learn by doing and taking initiative.
• Be able to receive and incorporate peer feedback.

Reingold is dedicated to providing equal opportunity for individuals of all abilities. If you require assistance or need accommodation at any stage of the application process because of a disability or medical condition, please feel free to email [e-mail] or contact a member of the People & Experience team at 202-333-0400.

Reingold has a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. For access to the full policy, which is part of the Reingold Employee Handbook, email [e-mail]. Reingold ensures a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for its employees and others. All applicants are advised that full compliance with this policy is a condition of employment at Reingold.

Applicants must have authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or to take over sponsorship of an employment visa. U.S. citizenship may be required for future project assignments that involve access to classified information. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required.

Reingold is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all interested individuals including veterans and persons with disabilities