About the role#
ASME is looking for an intern to join our Global Public Affairs group in Washington, DC. You will support our Government Relations team and the ASME Federal Fellows program. This is a part-time, temporary role with a 3-month duration. You are expected to work 20-25 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate program activities and events, including Policy Impact events, Town Halls, and Congressional Briefings.
- Assist with outreach to stakeholders across government, academia, and industry.
- Support policy research and advocacy initiatives.
- Manage administrative and operational tasks for the ASME Federal Fellows program.
- Engage with current ASME Fellows and alumni.
- Support communications tasks like social media and newsletters.
- Help with other programmatic or administrative needs as they arise.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree.
- A concentration in Political Science, Government, or a related discipline.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- A detail-oriented approach to producing high-quality work on schedule.
- Strong research, analysis, and organizational skills.
- A self-starter mindset.
- Event planning experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Modality: Hybrid, with in-person requirements. You must live within a reasonable commuting distance.
- Compensation: $20-$22.00 per hour.
- Status: Paid internship.
About ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
ASME is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1880. It supports the global engineering community through the development of technical codes and standards. The organization provides continuing education programs, professional development resources, and industry publications. Based in New York, the group employs between 201 and 500 people.
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