Government Affairs Spring 2027 Internship
About The Position
Ducks Unlimited seeks a motivated college student or recent college graduate to work in its Washington, D.C. office during the Spring 2027 session, starting in January. The intern will assist with the public policy priorities of the office, including policy and fundraising events, legislative tracking, Congressional hearings, and representation at coalition and partner meetings when necessary. Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's waterfowl habitats. The intern will support governmental affairs and policy efforts that contribute to the organization's habitat mission. 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). Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications.
Requirements
- Active college transcript or bachelor's degree in political science, natural resources, agriculture, or a related field preferred if the applicant is a college graduate.
- 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.
- Highly organized and able to manage several tasks at once without extensive supervision.
- Submit a resume and a cover letter expressing interest and qualifications.
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 with 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.
- Assist in developing internal and external communications, such as press releases.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for internal and external meetings, including materials preparation and meeting follow-up tasks.
- Provide staff support to Ducks Unlimited's volunteer Public Policy Committee.
- Support governmental affairs team 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.
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Career Level
Intern
