Public Affairs Internship at American Geophysical Union in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Job Description

Requisition Number
21-0007

Post Date
3/3/2021

Title
Public Affairs Internship

City
Washington

State
DC

Description
Title: Public Affairs Intern
Position Type: Full-time Paid Internship (3-month assignment - mid-May - mid-Aug)
Location: Washington, DC

What the Public Affairs Intern does

Gain firsthand, practical experience advancing Earth and space science policy with an exciting, dynamic team. Public Affairs is an essential part of AGU operations, strategically communicating Earth and space science research to policymakers, the public, and other key stakeholders. Help U.S. Federal agencies, Congress, our community of over 130,000 scientists across the globe, and others by working with us to promote science through policy. Interns should possess a passion for Earth and space sciences consistent with the goals of AGU and demonstrate a strong interest in science policy.

The intern will focus on watching congressional hearings and briefings and writing summaries for the Public Affairs team and AGU members, running the Public Affairs social media presence (to include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.), writing blog posts for The Bridge, and helping the team with major initiatives like virtual advocacy days, the development of AGU’s climate and infrastructure strategy, AGU’s Voices for Science program and virtual Congressional briefings.

What the Public Affairs Intern brings to the team

* At least two years of coursework towards a bachelor’s degree in Earth or space sciences.
* A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Earth or space science is a plus.
* Ability to prioritize assignments, use standard procedures and processes to make decisions, apply effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication methods, and operate standard office equipment and work independently on various projects and/or with limited supervision is needed.
* It’s a plus to have experience with social media, science policy, and science communication, but not necessary.

To Apply:

For consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
https://rew12.ultipro.com/AME1056/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=421

What we do and offer our team

As the Public Affairs Intern, you will be part of a dynamic association for Earth and space scientists who advance research, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate the importance and impact of science to society. AGU offers our members exciting opportunities through top-ranked scientific journals, scientific meetings and conferences, and other educational and scientific programs, to present and publish research, gain leadership experience, mentor, and freely exchange knowledge.

AGU’s Workplace Values

We believe in accountability and ownership of work, by taking responsibility for decisions and results. We believe in member and customer service, and that they come first through providing high quality service.

We believe in excellence and giving it our all, through striving to be outstanding. We believe in integrity by doing the right thing, we achieve this by being honest and fair.

Our teams believe that with teamwork together we achieve more; we achieve this through collaboration. We believe in respect, that you earn it and give it, by open communication and collaboration.

Please Note:

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

AGU proudly offers a casual work environment, excellent compensation, generous work-life opportunities, and an outstanding benefits package.

AGU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

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