Spring Governmental Affairs Intern

GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group secures and strengthens relationships between the private sector and government. We draw on our unique mix of experience in politics, private industry, government and professional associations to steer legislation and mobilize business and political communities to create opportunities for a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, associations, entrepreneurs, professional groups and local governments. We offer a learning experience for three Spring interns.

The ideal candidate will: 

• Have a strong interest in politics and government 
• Be punctual 
• Have strong interpersonal skills 
• Be able to handle many different tasks at once 
• Demonstrate excellent writing and verbal communication skills 
• Be detail oriented 
• Be able to identify and provide the appropriate level of information 
• Be able to organize large amounts of information, with high attention to detail 
• Be positive and responsive 
• Exude a high level of professionalism  
• Be able to work well with peers in a team setting 
• Be flexible 
• Be trustworthy and respectful 

Prerequisites: Junior or senior year status student, or a recent graduate 

Preferred Areas of Study: Political Science, Public Policy, Pre-Law, Public Relations

Spring Semester (Legislative Session) Duties & Responsibilities: 

Positions Available: Three 

Position Dates: December through April

The primary purpose of the internship is to assist our lobbying team in our lobbying efforts at the Capitol during the legislative session. Potential tasks associated with this include, but are not limited to: 

• Attend committee hearings and agency meetings and take detailed notes on legislation or relevant issues 
• Event coordination 
• Prepare handouts for meetings 
• Assist with creation and distribution of electronic information 
• Maintain bill tracking website 
• Maintain a schedule for established deadlines 
• Provide office and administrative support 

Benefits: 

• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state lobbying efforts 
• Gain knowledge of the legislative process 
• Gain knowledge of issues important to the state of Georgia 
• Networking opportunities  
• Credit hours upon agreement by sponsoring institution 
• Paid internship