Government Affairs Spring 2027 Internship

Ducks Unlimited • Washington, DC

9d • $0 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited seeks a motivated college student or recent college graduate to serve as an intern in its Washington, D.C. office for the Spring 2027 session, starting in January. The intern will assist with carrying out the office’s public policy priorities, including major policy and fundraising events, legislative tracking, Congressional hearings, and representing Ducks Unlimited at coalition and partner meetings when needed.

The intern will support Ducks Unlimited’s governmental affairs and policy work, which contributes directly to the organization’s habitat mission. Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North American waterfowl habitats. Candidates should be highly organized and able to manage several tasks at once without extensive supervision.

This is a seasonal internship and does not offer benefits or a 401(k).

Requirements

• An active college transcript, or a bachelor’s degree in political science, natural resources, agriculture, or a related field for college graduates.
• Familiarity with, or a keen interest in learning about, Congressional and federal regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of and interest in wildlife, water resources, waterfowl, agriculture, Ducks Unlimited, and/or outdoor recreation-related conservation issues.
• Critical-thinking practice and willingness to learn.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several tasks at once without extensive supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with logistics for Ducks Unlimited events in Washington, D.C., including advocacy fly-ins, Capitol Hill banquets, receptions, and other events.
• Support the governmental affairs team by scheduling Congressional and Administration meetings, conducting policy research, and providing general support for public policy activities.
• Assist with daily administration and organization of the Washington, D.C. governmental affairs office.
• Help develop internal and external communications, such as press releases.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for internal and external meetings, including preparing materials and completing meeting follow-up tasks.
• Provide staff support to Ducks Unlimited’s volunteer Public Policy Committee.
• Support governmental affairs lobbying efforts by developing, implementing, and tracking policy-related information.
• Attend Congressional hearings and represent Ducks Unlimited at coalition and partner meetings when necessary.
• Perform other office duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern