Policy Intern

Greater Washington Partnership (the Partnership) is a cross-sector alliance of leading employers in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia committed to championing the region’s economic growth and prosperity. The Partnership seeks a skilled and motivated individual with knowledge, experience, and interest in public policy, government affairs, and advocacy. Reporting to the Manager, Policy & Initiatives, this individual will be given meaningful assignments to both support and enhance the Partnership’s relationships with public sector leaders and to develop a range of skills including research and writing, professional communication, and policy analysis.

The Partnership’s Policy & Initiatives team collaborates with policymakers across the region’s jurisdictions to drive sustained growth through engagement in issues related to education & workforce development, transportation & infrastructure, and economic growth.

The Policy Intern will work a part-time schedule not to exceed 24 hours per week, with specific hours and days of the week determined prior to hire. This role is hybrid and requires a mix of remote and in-person work at the Partnership’s office. The selected intern will receive an hourly wage of $20.

Core Responsibilities 

·      Research and track legislative action, policy issues, and current events at the congressional, state, and local levels related to Partnership priorities. 

·      Facilitate stakeholder management, including organizing engagement opportunities and drafting internal and external Partnership communications. 

·      Utilize Monday.com, Salesforce, and other tools to track deliverables for team initiatives. 

·      Collaborate with Partnership staff to develop advocacy strategies for upcoming state legislative sessions in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and in Congress. 

·      Provide readouts and key insights from internal and external meetings, briefings, and events. 

·      Assist with planning, preparation, and staffing for policy-related Partnership meetings and events. 

·      General administrative support to the Policy & Initiatives team. 

What We Value 

·      Interest and experience in public policy, government relations, and advocacy. 

·      Previous experience in an office environment or other professional setting. 

·      Strong organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize as needed. 

·      Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communication based on the audience. 

Who We Are

The Partnership is a nonprofit alliance of influential and leading employers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Together, we identify shared challenges and leverage our collective experience, resources and assets to offer solutions in the areas of skills and talent, regional mobility, infrastructure and inclusive economic growth. Our vision is to make the entire region, from Baltimore to Richmond, vibrant, economically competitive, prosperous – uplifting it as the best place to live, work and build a business. The Partnership is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our office is in Washington, DC, just south of Dupont Circle and is Metro-accessible.

To Apply

As part of your application, please submit your resume and a 1-2 page writing sample from a previous academic or professional assignment as a single PDF.

At Greater Washington Partnership we are committed to accepting differences! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. The Partnership is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected generic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. While we are currently unable to consider candidates that require visa sponsorship, we welcome candidates eligible to work in the United States.