Public Affairs Intern – Policy & Government (Hybrid)

ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

ASME invites an intern to join the Global Public Affairs group in the Washington, DC office to support the Government Relations team and the ASME Federal Fellows program.

You will coordinate program activities, assist with policy research, outreach to stakeholders across government, academia, and industry, and help manage communications and events. The role is a 3-month internship with hybrid in-person requirements, averaging 20-25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Political Science, Government, or a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and research abilities.
• Event planning experience is a plus.
• Interest in program management and a proactive, self-starting mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program activities and events for ASME's Government Relations initiatives.
• Support Policy Impact events, Town Halls, and Congressional Briefings.
• Assist with outreach to government, academia, and industry stakeholders.
• Support policy research and advocacy initiatives.
• Help manage administrative and operational tasks of the ASME Federal Fellows program.
• Engage with current ASME Fellows and alumni and assist communications like social media and newsletters.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Microsoft Excel

Multi-tasking

Time management

Organization and analysis

Event planning

Interest in program management

Self-starter

Education

Enrollment in accredited college/university with a concentration in Political Science/Government

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ASME invites an intern to join the Global Public Affairs group in the Washington, DC office to support the Government Relations team and the ASME Federal Fellows program.

You will coordinate program activities, assist with policy research, outreach to stakeholders across government, academia, and industry, and help manage communications and events. The role is a 3-month internship with hybrid in-person requirements, averaging 20-25 hours per week.