Public Affairs Intern - Fall 2024

About The Firm

Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. (Cornerstone) is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in federal and state government relations, public affairs and strategic communications, and advisory services. Utilizing a shared vision, philosophy, and complete team approach, Cornerstone – with 15 offices and over 180 professionals – stands as one of the industry’s most effective and respected consulting firms. We are proud of our professional standards and team culture that provide clients the full depth and breadth of our expertise, experience, and relationships, resulting in meaningful and highly valuable partnerships.

At our core, we are a professional services consulting firm that focuses on solving problems and creating opportunities for our clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Cornerstone Government Affairs' (Cornerstone) Public Affairs Intern Program provides a unique opportunity for selected candidates to gain first-hand experience and exposure to the fast-paced work environment surrounding the government relations and consulting environment in Washington, D.C.

Our Public Affairs internship offers students and graduates the opportunity to become an integral part of our public affairs team. This internship provides experience in drafting and executing full public affairs campaigns, pitching reporters, creating content, writing and editing social media, press releases and more.

The ideal candidate has a vested interest in public affairs, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to adapt, collaborate and a willingness to express new ideas.

Selected candidates will be a part of a fun, dynamic and evolving team at Cornerstone. The right candidate should be passionate about strategic communications, research, writing and be able to work within tight deadlines.

While preference is given to candidates who can commit to a full-time work schedule, we also regularly accommodate part-time interns. Cornerstone pays interns $17.50 per hour on a biweekly basis, subject to required taxes. We also work with students who would like to receive credit hours.

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities (Full Time Preferred)

Full-Time Hours: 35-40 hours per week

Part-Time Hours: 25-35 hours per week