Government Affairs Intern Job at Robinhood (Washington, D.C.)

International Government & External Affairs Intern

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance...

Location

United States , New York; Washington

Salary:

29.00 USD / Hour

Robinhood

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program in Communications, Education, Business, Marketing, Law, or a related field
Passionate about Robinhood’s efforts to expand financial access for all
Low ego, high EQ–a proven team player who takes initiative and works collaboratively
Self-starter and ambitious learner who is skilled at creating structure and systems from ambiguity
Strong judgment and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail
Eager to contribute your unique point of view

Job Responsibility

Conduct research to identify additional stakeholders (in the US and abroad) with whom Robinhood could establish meaningful relationships
Assist the team in developing and executing financial inclusion campaigns and events
Write proposals and briefs related to key team strategies
Support the research and development of our growing ESG work
Assist in preparing quarterly ESG updates for senior leadership

Fulltime

Federal Affairs Lead

Archer Aviation is hiring a Federal Affairs Lead to strengthen our efforts in sh...

Location

United States , Washington

Salary:

115000.00 - 154000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant policy, regulatory, or government affairs experience
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, or related field (Hill experience is preferred)
Familiarity with federal transportation, aerospace, or emerging technology policy
Strong written and verbal communication
being able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government official’s staff, stakeholders and advocacy organizations
Skilled at analyzing policy documents and making clear, actionable recommendations

Job Responsibility

Support Archer’s federal government affairs strategy to advance policies that enable the growth of the AAM industry
Build and maintain strong relationships with key Congressional offices, federal agencies, and industry associations to advocate for Archer’s priorities
Monitor and analyze policy and regulatory developments
provide timely insights and recommendations to internal teams
Represent Archer at relevant D.C. events, conferences, and member organization meetings, ensuring the company’s voice is influential in shaping the future of AAM
Develop clear and compelling presentations, briefings, and advocacy materials for policymakers and regulators
Collaborate with internal teams to align policy strategy with business objectives and foster a results driven environment

Director of Government & Customer Relations

Responsible for the local and regional government affairs and customer relations...

Location

United States , Cleveland

Salary:

147521.00 - 191777.00 USD / Year

Engage Cleveland

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree preferably in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration or a closely related field
Candidate must possess ten (10) years of experience in government affairs and/or community or public relations
Experience must include five (5) years of supervising, managing, and/or leading people, projects, and/or processes
Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the Sewer District’s acceptable guidelines
Candidate must have the ability to fully learn the work and strategic direction of the Sewer District and communicate it to a variety of audiences
Candidate must possess effective written and verbal communication, organizational skills and decision-making abilities
Candidate must possess strong team leadership and people management skills
Candidate must possess the ability to effectively plan, coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources
Candidate must possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills to address issues and opportunities for improvement

Job Responsibility

Develops and oversees the execution of strategic goals for the government affairs and customer relations functions based on the objectives of the Sewer District
Builds and maintains local and regional relationships including elected officials, government administrations, community and business stakeholders to foster two-way communications
Represents the Sewer District at events with local and regional government agencies, community stakeholders, local and national organizations
Advises all departments regarding the Sewer District’s interest in local government affairs
Facilitates internal communications between relevant departments to maintain coordinated Sewer District-wide government affairs activities
Oversees the department’s workforce development programs and student initiatives, including all associated contracts
Leads and coaches program managers as needed
Oversees customer relations communication channels for effective, seamless and targeted approach to customer contact at all levels
Monitors customer relations results and metrics
Leads, directs, supervises and coaches the department managers and staff to achieve performance goals

What we offer

Health Insurance Coverage
Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking at our facilities
Corporate Discounts
active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance

Fulltime

Director of International Strategic Programs

Silvus is seeking a full-time Director of International Strategic Programs to le...

Location

United States

Salary:

120000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

Silvus Technologies (International)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, International Affairs, or related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience managing complex programs in defense, aerospace, or technology sectors
Proven success managing international customers, foreign government stakeholders, and multi-country deployments
Demonstrated program management acumen, including scheduling, budgeting, and issue resolution
Familiarity with U.S. export controls (e.g., ITAR/EAR) and defense contracting practices
Ability to lead with diplomacy and manage diverse cross-cultural teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills with executive presence
Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or team management.

Job Responsibility

Program Leadership: Serve as the lead for all designated international Strategic Programs, owning the full lifecycle from transition through fulfillment and sustainment
Stakeholder Alignment: Interface directly with international government stakeholders, channel partners, end users, internal engineering, operations, and support teams
Cross-Functional Coordination: Orchestrate efforts across Sales Engineering, Applications Engineering, Product, Production, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and Logistics to ensure flawless program delivery
Schedule & Milestone Management: Establish and maintain program baselines including schedule, scope, and configuration management in alignment with customer and internal expectations
Resource Planning: Allocate internal and external resources effectively to deliver against timelines and SLAs. Coordinate with supply chain to ensure readiness for international shipments, certifications, and local compliance
Financial Oversight: Monitor program P&L, ensure financial tracking aligns with forecasted revenue milestones, and drive profitability without sacrificing quality or compliance
Risk Management: Identify risks unique to international programs (e.g., export regulations, delivery constraints, political variables) and develop proactive mitigation strategies
Reporting & Governance: Own reporting on program performance, forecasts, and stakeholder updates—leveraging tools such as dashboards, briefings, and quarterly reviews
Customer Satisfaction: Ensure ongoing satisfaction and relationship growth with key strategic clients, including identifying opportunities for follow-on phases or expanded deployments
Travel Requirements - Up to 30-40% international travel expected to visit client sites, local partners, oversee deployment success, and attend corporate events

Fulltime

Senior Public Affairs Specialist

Barbaricum is currently seeking a proficient Public Affairs Specialist to join o...

Location

United States , Fort Detrick

Salary:

Not provided

Barbaricum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors in related field
10 years of experience in public affairs
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Develops communication plans, including such factors as specific topics or aspects to emphasize the most effective media to utilize in communicating with target audiences, etc.
Identifies, summarizes and analyzes public comments submitted to the organization
Prepares articles for publication, and other informational materials and strategies for communicating activities to support the total management efforts
Develops informational materials, such as news releases, fact sheets, feature stories, and background statements
Writes articles and speeches for organizational official(s) to specialized publics
prepares and publishes organization publications in keeping al internal personnel informed of programs, activities, and career information
Writes public involvement plans for informing and involving the public on issue of local, state and federal significance, as appropriate
Arranges and conducts workshops, seminars, and meetings with various other organizations in stimulating participation in its own organizational activities
and in identifying their concerns
Advises and assists the supervisor with implementing system(s) to track and address pertinent complaints, concerns and/or issues raised

Legislative Affairs Specialist III

This is a lobbyist position in the AFSCME Department of Federal Government Affai...

Location

United States , Washington, D.C.

Salary:

102857.00 - 154291.00 USD / Year

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with course work in political science, history, or government
Minimum of seven (7) years of related work experience or equivalent combination
Considerable experience in working for labor unions or federal, state or local governments
Considerable experience in oral and written communications including public speaking
Considerable knowledge of the legislative process and the workings of Congress
Thorough knowledge of relevant coalition and support group organizations’ operations
Strong ability to communicate complicated information effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to organize relevant lobbying coalitions
Travel and extended work hours including weekends are required
A valid driver’s license is required

Job Responsibility

Acts as a primary liaison with members of congress, their staff and committees of congress
may appear before congressional committees/groups and travels to state councils to discuss AFSCME’s legislative agenda
Monitors legislative activities, provides analysis and comments on legislation, and advocates for AFSCME’s position on legislation
Develops testimony, letters of support, and other written statements and may serve as AFSCME's spokesperson with members of congress, congressional and agency staff, and interest groups
In consultation with other relevant departments, assists with drafting and revising legislative language
provides briefings on proposed legislation and amendments proposed during legislative sessions
and keeps relevant departments apprised of developments
Serves as a specialist concentrating on major legislative/regulatory issues
In consultation with department leadership, develops grassroots legislative campaign field plans to engage affiliates and coalition partners in campaigns to advance AFSCME’s major legislative priorities
Responds to affiliate and members’ inquiries on a wide variety of legislative and regulatory issues

What we offer

List of benefits

Fulltime

National Government Sales Manager

The National Government Sales Manager will be accountable for business performan...

Location

United States , Lake Forest

Salary:

102300.00 - 170500.00 USD / Year

W. W. Grainger

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous Sales team leadership with 10+ yrs. professional experience
District Sales Manager experience
Previous leadership position within the Government marketplace
BS/BA required. MBA preferred
Deep understanding within the government marketplace, stakeholders and government policies
Influence external environment and leadership levels across Company, Associations, Customers, Resellers and related markets
Proven track record of establishing strong relationships inside and external to Grainger
Proven track record of execution
Strategic and innovative mindset
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Job Responsibility

Develop, maintain and grow Contractual, Agency and segment executive relationships to drive contract compliance, expansion and to ensure Grainger becomes the organizations primary MRO provider in both product and services
Provide functional direction and personal involvement with the Contractual, Agency and segment as required to support the field in the planning, penetration and barrier removal
Responsible for negotiating, maintaining, implementing profitable agreements, both with the customer and field-based sales resources and Grainger resources
Develop and implement Government key initiatives and programs that ensure revenue, cost and profitability targets are achieved
Responsible for comprehensive market analysis to determine segment focus areas and develop overall short-term and long-term segment strategies in collaboration with segment strategy team
Provides expertise to internal business partners establishing a deep understanding of needs, attitudes, and behaviors across segments and develops actionable insights that drive customer engagement and demand
Develop and collaborate with DA/Small Business partners to leverage government set aside spend
Expand solution adoption through agency-wide deployment and developing relationships with senior procurement decision makers across functional areas such as Contracting, Procurement, Facilities, Unit Commands and other areas of DoD
Relationship Development with senior VA leadership
Understand and map out the Command, Leadership and Procurement structure of aligned Agency and identify where MRO opportunities exist for Grainger to offer value

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
6 company holidays per year
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing
Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
Maternity support programs

Fulltime

Government Relations Specialist

Corporate Tools is hiring a Government Relations Specialist. You will be a tradi...

Location

United States

Salary:

80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

Corporate Tools

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (highly preferred)
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
At least 2- 4 years of previous, demonstrated experience in a government relations role
Knowledge and understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and policy making processes
An ability to develop and maintain political and key stakeholder relationships
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to positively interact with diverse political bodies, build relationships, and resolve conflicts diplomatically
Excellent legislative research, writing, research and analysis skills
Ability to travel 25% - 35%, on average, based on the needs of the company

Job Responsibility

Work with Government Relations team to develop and drive advocacy and outreach strategies before federal and state legislative bodies and regulatory agencies on key business issues
Engage policymakers and other policy stakeholders to protect the company’s interests and public policy goals
Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to drive the development of public policy positions
Conduct research and analysis on trending legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues
Assist with building and maintaining relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies and legislative bodies (state legislative bodies, Congress, administration officials)
Contribute to team projects, deliverables, and presentations on a diverse range of legislative and policy topics
Develop briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders on legislative and regulatory issues
Engage with industry associations and third-party coalitions on relevant issues
Travel (35% - 40%) to represent the company before legislative bodies and industry events

What we offer

100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
Annual review with raise option
22 days Paid Time Off accrued annually, and 4 holidays
After 3 years, PTO increases to 29 days. Employees transition to flexible time off after 5 years with the company—not accrued, not capped, take time off when you want
The 4 holidays are: New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
Paid Parental Leave
Up to 6% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period
Quarterly allowance
Use to make your remote work set up more comfortable, for continuing education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for your coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever
Open concept office with friendly coworkers

Fulltime

Government Affairs Intern

Robinhood

Location:
United States , Washington, D.C.

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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