Lewis-Burke Associates LLC is a Washington, DC-based full service lobbying and consulting firm specializing in advocacy for scientific research and higher education.  We pride ourselves on providing timely, strategic, and insightful advice to our clients who include research universities, scientific associations, and groups that manage science infrastructure. Our staff works together in a collaborative style that encourages participation from all levels. Attention to detail and strong writing skills are essential requirements.
 
Interns can expect to:

– Expand their knowledge of the legislative process and issues of interest based on interaction with other Lewis-Burke staff, clients, and congressional/federal employees.

– Attend congressional hearings and federal agency meetings and produce summaries and analysis of the events.

– Conduct substantive issue research on matters of interest to the firm’s clients, including research funding, student aid, energy, space, transportation, computing, health, technology transfer, and environmental science.

– Pitch in wherever needed, and provide general administrative support. 

Dates, Deadlines, and Compensation:
We structure our internship program around the academic semester schedule.  Our timeline for 2014 internships is below.  We have found that interns receive the most value from our internship program if they can commit 35-40 hours per week, though we work to accommodate academic scheduling within reason.  We pay our interns an hourly wage.
 

* Note that start dates can be flexible to accommodate your class schedule.  Please include any limitations on hours/week or start and end dates in your application.
 
To apply:
Please submit (1) a resume and (2) answers to the following two questions (500 word max) to members@studentinternnetwork.com. 

• What interests you about working as an intern at a research and education-focused government relations and consulting firm?
• What skills and qualities do you possess that would allow you to best succeed in this role?