Intern – Government Relations
| Company | American Red Cross |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Internship |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
- Strong analytical and communications skills
- Interest/familiarity with Red Cross mission and lines of service: Disaster Cycle Services, Biomedical, International Services, Training Services and Services to the Armed Forces
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organized and self-motivated in conducting research
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to explain complex issues to a range of audiences
- Ability to meet changing, short-term deadlines
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Ability to work on a team
Responsibilities
- Assist the Government Relations team in outreach and education for elected officials at the Federal and State levels of government
- Monitor and analyze legislation and regulations which impact Red Cross lines of service, external agencies and partner organizations and the non-profit industry
- Develop position statements and attend disaster related meetings including congressional hearings
- Ability to analyze and summarize complex matters to include key take aways from congressional hearings and conferences, matters surfaced through various news sources, events and hearings, and research, including by drafting summaries and internal briefing papers
- Attend Government Relations Department meetings and participate in community outreach and field work, when appropriate
- Assist in developing a database of key community partners
- Attend conferences and symposium and other educational opportunities when appropriate
Preferred Qualifications
- Up to 1 year of related experience