Client Services Intern (Fall 2026)

Raben•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about public policy, social justice, and driving meaningful change? Raben is a public policy, strategic communications, and organizational consulting firm. We partner with nonprofits, companies, foundations, and government leaders to drive progress on some of the country’s most pressing challenges. With over 100 team members in offices across the U.S., we’re proud to be majority-minority, majority-women, and include a strong LGBTQ+ community. Our diverse lived experiences shape the way we work - and help us bring fresh, impactful perspectives to every project. Spend time with us and you will quickly learn we value smarts, creativity, and audaciousness in just about all we do… and a sense of humor is a contractual must. Learn more at raben.co. Our work spans four core practice areas, each designed to help clients create meaningful impact: Culture Strategy and Organizational Design (CSOD): Strengthen organizations by aligning strategy, culture, and DEIJ initiatives to deliver measurable, sustainable results. Issue Campaigns and Movement (IC): Build coalitions, amplify public awareness, and design campaigns that spark culture-shifting movements. Government Affairs (GAPC): Leverage deep expertise and relationships across all levels of government to shape policy, advance legislation, and ensure diverse representation. Strategic Communications (Comms): Craft and amplify narratives with tailored messaging and outreach across press, digital, and social platforms to maximize reach and impact. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic interns to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide essential support to our practice areas, assist with meaningful projects, and gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals. If you’re passionate about public policy, advocacy, and creating social impact, this is the place for you.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program, or a graduate within the past 12 months, preferably in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Sociology, Organizational Psychology or a related field
Strong interests in public policy, advocacy, and social justice issues
Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines efficiently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
Strong work ethic
Willingness to learn
Please indicate in your application whether you will be receiving academic credit for this internship

Responsibilities

Assist with research projects, data analysis, and report preparation for each practice area.
Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, note taking, and organizing documents.
Contribute to the development of client deliverables, such as presentations, memos, and briefs.
Conduct background research on policy issues, legislative developments, and industry trends.
Collaborate with team members to coordinate project logistics, ensuring the timely completion of tasks.
Support internal company initiatives, client events, and special projects as assigned.