Intern, European Public Policy

ASTM International • Washington, DC

6d • $18 • Remote

About The Position

The European Public Policy Intern at ASTM International will be a contributing member of the Global Policy team, with responsibilities to include researching, writing, and presenting policy initiatives on current issues important to the organization and policymakers. The intern will gain valuable experience working in a nonprofit, membership-based organization with a global reach.

Requirements

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Eligibility to work in the USA.
• Sound judgment.
• Quick learner.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
• Eagerness to help all teams as needed.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Basic level of curiosity about technical standards and related business issues.
• Ability to accept feedback.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be enrolled in a related Bachelor’s degree program as a rising Junior or Senior at an accredited College or University.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential strategic partners to increase European participation in ASTM’s technical committees and advance broader utilization of ASTM standards, services and initiatives.
• Identify linkages in areas such as policy, education and training, research and development, standardization, proficiency testing and certification.
• Map potential outreach targets at standardization organizations, universities, research facilities, trade associations, companies, and think tanks across Europe.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees