Manatos & Manatos – Washington, DC
The public policy firm of Manatos & Manatos is seeking undergraduate students interested in public affairs and government relations who are professional and reliable, have a strong academic record (minimum GPA: 3.2) and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
The internship will last for the fall semester. We are looking for students who can work between 15 – 30 hours a week and can start the beginning of September. The internship is unpaid, but Manatos & Manatos will reimburse for daily metro travel expenses to and from the internship. If you desire to perform the internship for credit, we’ll work with you to meet your requirements.
Intern duties include:
– assisting in planning for conferences and other major events, which interns will have the opportunity to attend.
– helping to organize grass roots lobbying efforts.
– interacting with House and Senate offices.
– assisting in the production and distribution of press releases, letters and other correspondence.
– individual research projects on client issues.
– assisting videographer in taping Members of Congress for appearance in videos.
– providing some administrative support to office staff.
Benefits:
– Our interns have regular interaction with the President and Vice President of the firm.
– Interns often have exposure to Senators and Members of Congress and their staff, as well as foreign policy officials.
– The firm provides several lunches each semester, which will give you an opportunity to interact with and have your questions answered by the President and VP of the firm.
– Interns are often invited to attend events on the Hill and other events which the office may put on.
– Current and past interns from each academic year are invited to help out with an event featuring a former president at which time a group picture is usually taken with the former president.
– Fun, Friendly atmosphere.
Interested students can email a cover letter and resume to Marissa Chmiola using the reply feature.
For more information about Manatos and Manatos, visit www.Manatos.com.