Spring 2025 Government Relations Intern

Merchant McIntyre Associates
Washington, DC, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Merchant McIntyre & Associates is a midsize federal grants and government relations firm headquartered in Washington, D.C.

that helps nonprofit clients from the higher education, healthcare, and local government sectors reach their federal funding and advocacy goals.

  • Tracking and researching federal legislation and regulations, including budget proposals and annual appropriations, impacting the firm’s clients by utilizing online databases and news sources, and attending meetings and briefings on Capitol Hill and with Executive agency staff.
  • Supporting federal grant-writing and legislative / policy objectives for the firm’s clients, including researching and identifying federal grant opportunities, reading and synthesizing detailed federal grant documents and procurement regulations, and providing support to the client services team.
  • Long-term research projects in a variety of issue areas including health care, higher education, economic development, and workforce development.
  • Compiling reports and client briefing / background materials.
  • Administrative tasks (scheduling, internal, etc.) and planning and coordinating logistics.
  • Supporting the business development team as needed.

Requirements :

  • Minimum of junior status in an accredited undergraduate degree program; candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, or candidates who are enrolled in a relevant graduate or professional program (public policy, law, etc.) are preferred.
  • Strong research skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Prior experience in a relevant field.
  • Impeccable written and oral communication skills.

Application Requirements :

1) Resume

2) Two writing samples (attach under 'Additional Files')

3) In place of a cover letter, please respond to the following prompt :

In a city known for its political gridlock, Merchant McIntyre maintains a unique "Commitment to My Co-workers " and engages in results-oriented collaboration.

This commitment, combined with our expertise, has enabled us to build an agency of professionals who are hungry, humble, and smart with people.

We recruit individuals who possess the essential virtues Patrick Lencioni describes in his book The Ideal Team . In 250 words or less, describe how you embody the "essential virtues" of being hungry, humble, and smart with people.

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