Time Government Affairs & Communications Intern

About the Role

This part-time paid position plays an important role in ILTA's government affairs and communications areas, supporting and advancing the ILTA mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend in-person and virtual Capitol Hill and federal agency events, such as meetings, hearings, and briefings.
• Conduct legislative and issue research to assist regulatory, federal, and state efforts.
• Draft and edit content for ILTA’s various publications, including ILTA’s monthly newsletter, press releases, letters, comments, testimony, and regulatory comments.
• Edit, update, and create communications content, including websites, bulk emails, social media, and other areas.
• Help organize and attend ILTA’s PAC events, committee meetings, and educational events.
• Respond to information requests from ILTA members.
• Lead data cleaning and updates to several enterprise ILTA databases, including HubSpot and NOAH association management system.
• Assist with administrative communications to and from ILTA’s educational event speakers.
• Attend internal strategy and staff meetings.
• Assist with miscellaneous office tasks and projects as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, or recent graduates, with an interest in pursuing a career in public policy, political science, law, or other relevant fields.
• Pursuing or graduate of a four-year college degree or pursuing a graduate degree in a related field, such as political science or environmental studies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced research skills and comfort navigating both public and private legislative and regulatory databases and subscription services.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities to meet deadlines.
• A strong sense of professionalism.
• Hybrid in-person and remote office setting.
• Availability for in-person work in the Washington DC office three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday.

Compensation

• $20.00 per hour.
• Not eligible for ILTA benefits.

Eligibility and How to Apply

• Interested candidates should email the following materials to [email protected]:
• A cover letter
• A resume
• A short writing sample or excerpt not to exceed two pages.