Public Affairs Internship — In-Person DC Office

Forward Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five (5) days of sick leave

Monthly $100 Transportation Benefit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development andNetworking

Paid company holidays and leave

Complimentary office snacks and drinks

Job summary

Forward Global’s Washington, D.C. office is seeking two full-time, in-person interns for Spring 2027. Interns will support client-facing projects, policy research, and communications tasks across public affairs and government relations.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to work independently, and eager to contribute to client success. Successful applicants will be outgoing, passionate about public policy, with strong written communication skills and a baseline understanding of domestic

Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time in-person at our Georgetown office (preference will be given to candidates able to commit to a full-time internship, but all with accommodating academic schedules are welcome to apply)
• College undergraduate or graduate
• Strong organizational skills to tackle multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within tight deadlines
• Strong Office, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct client and firm-driven research, reporting, and analysis on developments in public policy, news media, and industry publications
• Provide coverage of congressional hearings and track legislation on clients’ key issues
• Support Forward Global marketing initiatives, including events, newsletters, online activities, and policy insights

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Collaborative work

Office skills

Education

College undergraduate or graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Forward Global’s Washington, D.C. office is seeking two full-time, in-person interns for Spring 2027. Interns will support client-facing projects, policy research, and communications tasks across public affairs and government relations.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to work independently, and eager to contribute to client success. Successful applicants will be outgoing, passionate about public policy, with strong written communication skills and a baseline understanding of domestic