Public Policy Intern

Summary

Are you interested in how public policy, government decision-making, and aerospace intersect? AIAA, the world's largest aerospace professional society, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Public Policy Intern to support our policy and advocacy efforts. This part-time, temporary internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in federal public policy, congressional affairs, and government relations within a professional association setting. You'll work closely with the Director of Public Policy & Government Relations to monitor legislative and regulatory activity, prepare briefing materials, and support engagement with policymakers, members, and volunteers. This internship is ideal for undergraduate or graduate students with strong research and writing skills who are interested in public policy, government relations, or the aerospace and defense policy landscape. This internship will primarily be located at the AIAA office(s) in Reston, VA and Washington, D.C. Candidates must reside in the DMV area. Housing and transportation will not be provided. What You'll Do: Attend and summarize congressional hearings, executive branch briefings, think tank webinars, and defense-industry eventsResearch and track legislation from key congressional committees, including Appropriations, Armed Services, Science, and Foreign RelationsDraft legislative and policy synopses for internal staff, volunteer leaders, and other audiencesPrepare background and briefing materials for AIAA executives and volunteer leaders, including biographies, agendas, and talking pointsResearch and fact-check policy papers for accuracy and clarityUpdate and maintain AIAA state fact sheetsAssist with scheduling and preparation for Capitol Hill meetings and Public Policy Committee activitiesSupport government relations initiatives, events, and special projects as assigned Internship Details: Schedule: Approximately three days per weekDuration: 10 weeks (dates to be determined)Work Environment: HybridExperience: Work collaboratively with AIAA staff, members, volunteers, corporate government affairs professionals, and government personnelQualifications: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum GPA of 3.0Basic understanding of the U.S. legislative processStrong analytical, research, writing, and communication skillsOutgoing, professional, and comfortable interacting with a variety of stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple tasks and work independently About AIAA: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world's largest aerospace technical society, uniting nearly 30,000 members and 100 corporate members across 91 countries. AIAA drives innovation and collaboration in aviation, space, and defense by fostering connections between industry, academia, and government. To learn more, visit www.aiaa.org.________________________________________AIAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. ________________________________________How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application to AIAA's careers page.Pre-employment screening, including background checks and credential verification, may be required.

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Job Description

Are you interested in how public policy, government decision-making, and aerospace intersect? AIAA, the world's largest aerospace professional society, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Public Policy Intern to support our policy and advocacy efforts. This part-time, temporary internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in federal public policy, congressional affairs, and government relations within a professional association setting. You'll work closely with the Director of Public Policy & Government Relations to monitor legislative and regulatory activity, prepare briefing materials, and support engagement with policymakers, members, and volunteers. This internship is ideal for undergraduate or graduate students with strong research and writing skills who are interested in public policy, government relations, or the aerospace and defense policy landscape. This internship will primarily be located at the AIAA office(s) in Reston, VA and Washington, D.C. Candidates must reside in the DMV area. Housing and transportation will not be provided. What You'll Do: Attend and summarize congressional hearings, executive branch briefings, think tank webinars, and defense-industry eventsResearch and track legislation from key congressional committees, including Appropriations, Armed Services, Science, and Foreign RelationsDraft legislative and policy synopses for internal staff, volunteer leaders, and other audiencesPrepare background and briefing materials for AIAA executives and volunteer leaders, including biographies, agendas, and talking pointsResearch and fact-check policy papers for accuracy and clarityUpdate and maintain AIAA state fact sheetsAssist with scheduling and preparation for Capitol Hill meetings and Public Policy Committee activitiesSupport government relations initiatives, events, and special projects as assigned Internship Details: Schedule: Approximately three days per weekDuration: 10 weeks (dates to be determined)Work Environment: HybridExperience: Work collaboratively with AIAA staff, members, volunteers, corporate government affairs professionals, and government personnelQualifications: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum GPA of 3.0Basic understanding of the U.S. legislative processStrong analytical, research, writing, and communication skillsOutgoing, professional, and comfortable interacting with a variety of stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple tasks and work independently About AIAA: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world's largest aerospace technical society, uniting nearly 30,000 members and 100 corporate members across 91 countries. AIAA drives innovation and collaboration in aviation, space, and defense by fostering connections between industry, academia, and government. To learn more, visit www.aiaa.org.________________________________________AIAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. ________________________________________How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application to AIAA's careers page.Pre-employment screening, including background checks and credential verification, may be required.

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