Public Affairs Intern
2 months ago
Department: Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs
Employment Status: Temporary/Part-time/Non-Exempt
OVERVIEW:
Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds 131 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations with more than 800 offices throughout the nation. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.
The Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs (GRPA) is responsible for managing LSC’s communications and relationship with Congress, the Executive Branch, the media, and the general public.
This position is based in Washington, DC, and will require working from an office in DC in accordance with LSC’s hybrid work model. The successful candidate must live in the DC metropolitan area for the duration of the internship.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The primary objectives of the internship are for the intern to:
- Understand the relationship between legislative affairs and communications.
- Learn how to develop accurate and rapid messages for different audiences.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern's principal duties and responsibilities include:
- Write and edit materials for LSC events and outreach efforts;
- Draft news releases and other media materials;
- Track media stories featuring LSC and legal aid issues;
- Assist in the development and updating of media lists;
- Monitor and create content for social media; and
- Other related duties as assigned, including, for those equipped to do so, assisting with video editing, website content developmentand basic graphic design.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
General:
LSC is accepting applications from current undergraduate, graduate, and law students. Ideal candidates can work independently, will have excellent research and writing skills, and an interest in government, public policy, communications, and messaging.
Technical/Specialized:
Candidates should have a good understanding of social media and working knowledge of Microsoft Office projects (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with Final Cut Pro X and content management systems (particularly Drupal) is a plus.
HOURLY RATE:
This position is paid on an hourly basis in accordance with the following rate schedule:
- Undergraduate - $20/hr
- Graduate and beyond- $22/hr
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply directly on our website at: www.tinyurl.com/applytoLSC. A cover letter and résumé must be included. To have your application considered, please answer all application questions and provide all requested information.
Note: If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at jobapplicant@lsc.gov.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.
LSC is an equal-opportunity employer.
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