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Penn Hill Group 2026 Fall Internship Program

Penn Hill Group
DC

Public Relations
  • internship

Company Information


Penn Hill Group is a bipartisan government relations firm located in Washington, DC. With decades of
Congressional, Administration, non-profit and private sector experience, the members of Penn Hill Group provide
clients with cutting-edge government relations, advocacy, policy development and analysis, communications,
research, and strategic consulting support. Penn Hill Group specializes in education and workforce issues, including
early childhood education, K-12 education initiatives, special education, job training, higher education, and other
critical issues. Penn Hill Group is committed to providing internships that are substantive, promote the growth of
many skills (including research and writing), and allow for opportunities to network and learn more about
education policy issues.

Qualifications

  • We require a 32-hour minimum weekly commitment, and we prefer interns who can work Friday mornings
  • Interns are expected to be able to work in-person for the duration of their internship.
  • Open to undergraduate students interested in public policy, government relations or Federal advocacy related to education issues. Please note preference will be given to those that have completed at least two years of college.
  • Strong computer and administrative skills
  • Solid communication, writing and research skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Lengths of internships align with academic semesters/quarters. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school's schedule.

Duties

  • Assist staff by conducting legislative research, tracking Federal legislation, and attending congressional hearings and briefings
  • Provide staff with support in research and analysis of various topics, organizations and key players in the field
  • Assist in the preparation of Penn Hill Group publications and events

How to Apply

Apply with external link.

Application Deadline

July 6th, 2026

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD1hSbRddrs4ycyEtcRypqNGS8mcZFY_3ccbWc4YcNvOk1Uw/viewform

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