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ASTM International · 1 week ago

Intern, U.S Public Policy

WASHINGTON, DC, US

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

ASTM International is committed to serving global societal needs and positively impacts public health and safety. The U.S. Public Policy Intern will assist the Global Policy team with researching, writing, and presenting policy initiatives, gaining valuable experience in a nonprofit organization.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide reports on federal legislation, draft notes on regulatory policy, attend internal and external meetings, advance projects, as assigned

Mapping a stakeholder outreach/engagement plan for a recently formed committee, summary of standards in development at ASTM and evaluating their relevance to legislation/regulation, and/or writing a summary memo after attending a briefing or Congressional hearing

Prepare meeting materials and presentations and support regulatory engagements

Support Director of Global Policy and Trade and Manager of Government and Industry Affairs, and other team members with tasks, projects, and events as needed

Work collaboratively with other departments, as needed

Qualification

Research skillsWriting skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCuriosity about standardsProblem-solving skillsNegotiation skillsTeam collaborationAccept feedbackSelf-motivatedWork ethicWork under pressure

Required

Must be enrolled in a related Bachelor's degree program as a rising Junior or Senior at an accredited College or University

Interest in one or more standards-related industries – such as construction, energy, manufacturing – and/or policy areas, such as environmental, health and safety, product safety, trade, etc

Excellent writing and research skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Sound judgment

Quick learner

Self-motivated with strong work ethic

Eagerness to help all teams as needed

Problem-solving and negotiation skills

Basic level of curiosity about technical standards and related business issues

Ability to accept feedback

Interest in working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Ability to work under pressure