Research!America-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Intern
Arlington, VA
51-100 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Research!America is offering a paid, temporary full-time internship, ideally to begin in late January. Interns assist the organization in advancing its mission and objectives through education, advocacy and public policy activities. Internships are typically three-month appointments (start and end dates are flexible). The intern will work a hybrid schedule from Research!America's Arlington, VA office 2-3 times a week. The Research!America office is located just steps from the Metro and VRE.

  • Track relevant policy issues, including budget and appropriations legislation.
  • Perform background research and write fact sheets, newsletter articles and text for Research!America's website.
  • Complete and present a self-directed project on a science policy topic relevant to the mission of Research!America.
  • Attend briefings, meetings, and hearings on Capitol Hill, as well as events off Capitol Hill that are relevant to our organization's mission.
  • Provide database/CRM support for events.
  • Provide administrative and project management support as requested.
  • College seniors, graduate students or recent graduates with a science, health or related degree (or degree goal).
  • Strong academic background.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software.
  • Familiarity with the health and life sciences research sectors.
  • $20/hour for up to 40 hours/week.
  • Commuter benefit available for interns working a hybrid schedule in our Arlington, VA office.
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