Hamilton Place Strategies is a policy and public affairs consulting firm based in Washington, DC, providing analysis, communications, and advocacy solutions at the intersection of government, business, and media. HPS is seeking full-time paid interns to support the operations of the firm, including working on teams to support a number of clients in our portfolio. Interns at HPS have the opportunity to provide significant support to the work that we do and learn what it’s like to work in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment. The successful candidate will have strong leadership ability, some related internship experience, and be a curious, proactive, high-achieving student or recent graduate interested in policy and public affairs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Draft press releases, op-eds, blog posts, and memos
• Draft content for social media platforms
• Build and maintain media lists
• Conduct daily research for policy issues
• Pull census data and economic policy data
• Conduct analytical research
• Monitor ongoing current events related to financial economic policy
• Provide support for executing events, including press conferences, and speaking engagements
• Assist in day-to-day management of the office, helping staff the front desk, answer phone calls, route mail, and stock supplies as necessary
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate student or recent graduate working toward a degree in Political Science/Government, Economics, Journalism, Business or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• Ability to commit to internship for 3-5 months beginning January 4, 2016
Benefits:
• Stipend for public transportation
• Frequent firm-wide social events and activities
• Excellent environment for learning and growth
To apply, please visit our Careers page on our website: www.hamiltonplacestrategies.com/careers. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, Dec. 9th.
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