Research & Policy Analysis (RPA) Internship Spring 2022 [Virtual]

About Forbes Tate Partners

Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a bipartisan, full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in government relations, grassroots advocacy, strategic communications, and business development. Our seasoned team works together closely to consistently meet clients’ needs and expectations. FTP has a proven record of generating positive results for our clients. 

Our firm includes a robust research and policy analysis team to complement our government relations and public affairs Partners. Our research team provides clients with legislative research and tracking, help developing Hill and other engagement materials, memos on key hearings and markups, and real-time updates for major events, such as future vote-a-ramas and key election race coverage.

Program Description

The FTP internship program offers students and recent graduates substantive, practical, and hands-on experience working at the nexus between the public and private sectors on some of the biggest policy issues facing our country. Working closely with staff, interns will utilize their deep understanding of the legislative process and their analytical, research, and writing skills to support the firm’s bipartisan professionals across a wide range of topic areas included technology, agriculture, telecommunications, and more.  

Research and policy analysis interns regularly have the opportunity to conduct legislative and policy analyses, attend and report on congressional hearings and briefings, and draft a broad array of research memoranda. This important work is used by FTP’s principals and clients to inform and guide decision-making on issues.

Spring 2022 Program Details

•  Start Date: February 14, 2022
•  End Date: May 20, 2022 (flexible)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm ET. Must be able to work 32-40 hours per week. Please do not apply if you are unable to meet this requirement.
• Salary: $15.20/hour
• Location: This internship is 100% virtual. Due to COVID-19, all FTP staff and interns will be working remote until otherwise notified by management.

Qualifications

Ideal applicants have experience in media, communications, federal government, or public policy. They must have a keen attention to detail and exceptional writing abilities and interpersonal skills. Political experience, including work on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, in-state/district offices or political campaigns, is preferred. FTP is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Important Note: Due to differences in employment and tax laws across each state, Forbes Tate Partners is unable to accept interns who reside in a state other than where we currently have business operations. As such, interns must reside in one of the following states to be considered for this program: Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and two (2) professional writing samples (three pages maximum per sample), to careers@forbes-tate.com, with the subject “Internship Program – Spring 2022”. Emails should be addressed to the Intern Program Director. No calls or faxes please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Final day to submit applications is January 31, 2021. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.