HR Directions seeks a prospect for its client RTI International for the Government Relations Internship within Administrative/President Office/Government Relations.

Government Relations supports the entire Institute and seeks to further its mission to improve the human condition by leading engagement with policymakers to protect and promote RTI interests and monitor and improve public policy.

The Government Relations Associate Intern will be provided a mentored learning experience, and the opportunity to expand his/her classroom knowledge and skills within a professional setting. As part of the Government Relations team, the intern will gain exposure to all divisions of RTI as well as Congress and the Executive Branch.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the government relations team to represent RTI International's interests in Congress, with the Administration, and amongst the non-profit community.
• Attending, taking notes, and preparing memos on key Congressional hearings and related advocacy events.
• Conducting research and tracking current events and Congressional happenings on various topics, including but limited to appropriations, international development, healthcare, energy, etc.
• Assisting the government relations team with internal and organizational projects to increase efficiency.

RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI's open and educational culture; support RTI's mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals.

Additional Information

This virtual internship will take place from January 2022 through April 2022. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday.