NRECA · 1 day ago
Government Relations Intern
Arlington, VA
Internship
Onsite
InternNRECA is a national trade association providing advocacy and support services to consumer-owned electric cooperatives. The Government Relations Intern will assist in various advocacy efforts and gain a thorough understanding of how the department operates to influence state and federal policy.
CommunitiesElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Participate in regular work unit meetings, as well as monthly department meetings
Assist in the development and execution of grassroots campaigns in support of state and federal legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts
Work to help promote our voter outreach program Co-ops Vote
Work with the PAC team to learn how a political action committee works and how it supports the goals of NRECA, as well as the FEC rules that guide it
Work with the Regulatory Affairs team to learn how to research and submit comments to federal agencies on key issues
Work with the Legislative Affairs team to get a hands-on understanding of Congress and how it works, how we advocate on our issues, and participate in visits with members of Congress and their staffs
Qualification
Required
Rising college junior or senior with a major in Political Science or related focus
3.0 GPA or higher (no academic or corrective action on record); transcripts must be provided
Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) in the day-to-day tasks
Operate various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, printer, or other job-related equipment
Learn new systems and processes and quickly incorporate them into the daily work
Apply good judgement related to escalating issues and requesting assistance
Organize and manage time effectively
Pay close attention to detail and review work for quality
Team player with good interpersonal and relationship building skills
Strong communication skills orally and in writing
Preferred
A basic understanding of electric cooperatives
Currently lives or formerly lived in an electric cooperative service territory
Company
NRECA
NRECA is the national organization dedicated to representing the interests of electric cooperatives and the consumers they serve.
Founded in 1942
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-01Grant· $15M
Leadership Team
Jim Matheson
CEO
Jeffrey Connor
Chief Operating Officer
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