Summer 2025 Research and Communications Fellow (Internship) Job at Merchant McIntyre Associates, Washington DC

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  • Merchant McIntyre Associates
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Merchant McIntyre & Associates (MM) is a growing government relations and federal grant writing firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. We proudly represent nonprofit clients from various sectors including higher education, health care, and local governments. MM seeks an energetic and dedicated Research and Communications Fellow to support the Business Development team. The ideal candidate is looking for an opportunity to combine an interest in communications or sales with one in public policy.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Compile preparation materials and potential client background information.

2. Data entry management in Salesforce. Ensure up-to-date account information and contact records.

3. Prepare client proposal documents. This may include agendas, requests for proposal responses, client letters, and email drafting.

4. Track and research federal grant opportunities, as well as legislative and policy objectives relevant to potential clients.

5. Conduct long-term research projects on various issues, including healthcare, higher education, local government, and social services.

6. Support administrative tasks such as maintaining organized business development folders, scheduling, and coordinating team logistics.

7. Assist the business development team with the production of marketing materials.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of rising junior status in an accredited undergraduate degree program or enrolled in a relevant graduate or professional program (communications, marketing, public policy, law, etc.).
  • Strong research skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Experience with the Microsoft suite of programs.
  • Impeccable written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Prior communications and/or sales experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot, Monday.com, etc.) is highly desired.

Pay and Benefits:

  • $20/hour
  • Monthly transportation stipend (metro, bus, etc.)

This is a hybrid role in Washington, DC, and requires in-office attendance Tuesday-Thursday. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Application Requirements:

1) Resume

2) Two writing samples (Attach under 'Additional Files')

3) In place of a cover letter, please respond to the following prompt: In a city known for its political gridlock, Merchant McIntyre maintains a unique "Commitment to My Co-workers " and engages in results-oriented collaboration. This commitment, combined with our expertise, has enabled us to build an agency of professionals who are hungry, humble, and smart with people. We recruit individuals who possess the “essential virtues” Patrick Lencioni describes in his book The Ideal Team . In 250 words or less, describe how you embody the "essential virtues" of being hungry, humble, and smart with people.

Job Tags

Summer work, Internship, Local area,

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