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Summer Intern

MELE Associates, Inc.
Rockville, MD Intern
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Job Details

Description

MELE Associates offers internships to qualified applicants in the following areas:

  • Communications and Public Affairs
  • Project Management and Government Contracting
  • Cybersecurity and IT Systems
  • Human Resources and Talent Acquisition

You will partner with a MELE mentor and join us as a member of the team, gaining professional development through hands-on learning opportunities both with daily tasks and ad-hoc projects. You will be immersed in MELE culture, working in a hybrid office setting and enjoying a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and growth. You will experience cross-functional collaboration, teamwork, and growth.

Essential Functions

Professionalism & Work Ethic:

  • Punctuality and consistent attendance.
  • Adherence to company policies and confidentiality agreements.
  • Respect for deadlines and quality expectations.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Active participation in team meetings and discussions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
  • Responsiveness to feedback and willingness to improve.

Problem-Solving & Initiative

  • Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification.
  • Ability to analyze challenges and suggest solutions.
  • Enthusiasm for learning and contributing beyond assigned tasks.

Qualifications

  • Current student pursing associate or bachelor’s degree
  • Solid Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Excel experience
  • Extensive attention to detail and organization in physical and digital environments
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and often changing priorities
  • Strong commitment to see a task through to completion
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

LOCATION: This position is hybrid in Rockville, MD with minimum 3 days in office.

COMPENSATION: This internship may be offered in one of the following formats, depending on the role:

  • Academic Credit Internship:
    • This internship is structured to support academic credit through an accredited educational institution and does not include monetary compensation.
  • Compensated Internship:
    • This internship is offered as a professional experience role and includes monetary compensation. These roles are not eligible for academic credit. The applicable compensation is $18/hr.”
About MELE Associates, Inc.

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

Salary : $18

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