What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2026 Intern position at The Messina Group?
Founded by Obama for America 2012 campaign manager & former Obama White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina and led by seasoned strategists, The Messina Group is a full-service consulting firm that works with organizations in the private, public, and social sectors to achieve their strategic goals and build movements and products that succeed by being data-driven, digitally savvy, and grassroots-focused.
We are looking for fall interns to join our team. This position reports to the Project Associate and will work closely with various TMG staff. Interns are paid, and schedules will be built based on the intern’s availability within the hours of 9:00 am-5:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday. Interns will be scheduled for approximately 12-40 hours per week. Interns must be located in Washington, DC, and are required to come to our Dupont Circle office Monday through Thursday (with the option to work remotely on Friday).
Applications must be received before 5:00 pm ET on Monday, July 6, 2026. This internship is expected to begin the week of August 17, 2026. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and your availability to intern between the hours of 9:00 am-5:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the day-to-day operations and administration of the office;
- Tracking and managing the distribution of news clips for the office and clients;
- Assisting staff in writing memos;
- Working on research projects; and
- Other tasks and duties that may be assigned.
Preference will be given to candidates with these professional traits and skills:
- A current undergraduate student who is enthusiastic about learning about politics and consulting;
- Self-starter who is able to exceed expectations with little direction and do so with creativity; and
- Quick-learning and smart-working candidates who genuinely thrive in a fast-paced/rapid-response environment.
If you have any questions about the position, please email Adwoa at adwoa@themessinagroup.com.
The Messina Group is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, subcontractors, and vendors, and we strive to be the change we want to see in the workplace. Our mission is to empower everyone at the organization to flourish. We value the array of lived experiences and inherent differences that make us unique, and we work to ensure that everyone is equitably treated and feels a sense of belonging.
The Messina Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and firing, internal promotions, training opportunities, selection of vendors and consultants, provision of services, compensation, and benefits.
The pay range for this role is: 17.40 - 18.40 USD per hour.