Arc 3 Communications is looking for an Intern, Public Affairs to join our team of innovative public affairs professionals at our Marietta, Georgia office.

Would you like to be a part of a team focused on achieving public affairs objectives at the state and local government level across the country? Do you wish to help further advance the policy agenda of Arc 3 clients? We are looking for a talented and innovative individual to assist us in our work representing clients before state and local policymakers in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and the Southeastern United States.

In this position you will learn about effectively lobbying state and local legislative and regulatory bodies, working with trade and business associations, and building and maintaining strong grassroots networks. You will also learn how to write policy papers, articles and public affairs content that resonates.

Intern, Public Affairs Responsibilities

• Monitors, researches, and analyzes proposed legislation and regulations and how they impact our clients
• Assists the team with multi-state, state and local advocacy efforts on behalf of clients
• Cover state legislative and local government meetings and hearings and write summary memos
• Listen and report on political and policy calls, including trade association calls, as necessary
• Maintain an internal tracker of local and state legislative priorities across the United States
• Formatting and disseminating electronic newsletters
• Develop policy papers, articles and content
• CRM/Database Management
• Assists with meeting scheduling as needed

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree
• Reliable transportation or means of transportation to commute to our office and to meetings

Experience Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in public affairs
• Must be highly motivated
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline focused, demanding environment
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well independently with a focus on detail
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
• Digital literacy in the area of social media and email marketing platforms
• Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity
• Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to constantly improve
• Preferred: Experience in the political process (campaign work, intern experience with lawmakers at the federal, state, or local level).