Government Affairs Internship

Government Affairs Internship

GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group is proud of our year-round internship program. GeorgiaLink secures and strengthens relationships between the private sector and government. We draw on our unique mix of experience in politics, private industry, government and professional associations to steer legislation and mobilize business and political communities to create opportunities for a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, associations, entrepreneurs, professional groups and local governments.

We are offering a learning experience for undergraduate or recently graduated students to participate in our internship program.

Behavioral traits, attitudes, and skills required

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong interest in politics and government
• Be punctual
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Be able to handle many different tasks at once
• Demonstrate excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Be detail oriented
• Be able to identify and provide the appropriate level of information
• Be able to organize large amounts of information, with high attention to detail
• Be positive and responsive
• Exude a high level of professionalism
• Be able to work well with peers in a team setting
• Be trustworthy and respectful

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities vary based on the semester of the internship. Tasks generally include assisting the team with maintaining databases and spreadsheets, event coordination, committee hearing coverage, and providing office and administrative support such as answering the phones and posting the mail.

Benefits:

• Networking opportunities
• Credit hours upon agreement by sponsoring institution
• Paid internship

Positions: Spring Internship (3 full-time positions), Summer Internship (1 position), Fall Internship (1 position)

Position Type: Part-time and Full-time

Application Deadlines: Spring Internship: October 15; Summer Internship: March 15; Fall Internship: May 15

Days of the Week: Determined upon need and student's schedule

Prerequisites: Junior or senior undergraduate student, or a recent graduate

Preferred Areas of Study (not required): Political Science, Public Policy, Pre-Law, Public Relations, Communications, Business

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to info@georgialink.com