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Government Affairs Intern
| Company | National Audubon Society |
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| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $17.5 – $17.5 |
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| Type | Internship |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Internship |
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Requirements
- Completed coursework and/or a bachelor’s degree in government affairs, policy, advocacy, environmental, communications/mass communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interview, research, and write compelling stories.
- A self-starter, one who is motivated and able to work in a decentralized environment.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Tracking legislation and legislative calendars for the 5 states that we cover.
- Preparing agendas and taking notes for calls with our consultants and internally within our AGL policy team.
- Assisting the government affairs associate in providing advocacy updates and drafting written updates on advocacy activity to advocates from our 5 states.
- Assisting in planning bird outings with legislators and Birds and Brews chapter engagement events, including location scouting and communication with local chapters.
- Helping draft event run of shows and other logistical assistance, as well as staffing the welcome tables and helping with sign-in during events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
