Title: Public Affairs Intern
Position Type: Full-time Internship (3-month assignment - mid-Jan–mid-Apr)
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 110,000 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, AGU’s 2021 New Congress & Administration strategy, and AGU 2021 Voices for Science Class.

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.