Government Affairs Fall 2026 Internship

• Active college transcript or bachelor’s degree in political science, natural resources, agriculture, or preferred related field, if applicant is a college graduate.
• Familiarity with or keen interest in learning about congressional and federal regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of, and interest in wildlife, water resources, waterfowl, agriculture, Ducks Unlimited and/or outdoor recreation-related conservation issues.
• Practice in critical thinking and willingness to learn.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite.

• →Manage and assist with the logistics related to DU events held in DC, including advocacy fly-ins, Capitol Hill banquets and other receptions and events.
• →Support the governmental affairs team with scheduling Congressional and Administration meetings, conducting policy research, and providing general support for all public policy activities.
• →Assist in the daily administration and organization of the DC governmental affairs office.
• →Assist the team in developing internal and external communications such as press releases.
• →Provide administrative and logistical support for internal and external meetings, materials preparation and tasks related to meeting follow-up.
• →Provide staff support to DU’s volunteer Public Policy Committee.
• →Support governmental affairs team lobbying efforts through developing, implementing and tracking policy-related information.
• →Other office duties as assigned.

• Resume
• Cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications for the position.

This role is a Seasonal Internship and does not offer benefits or 401K.