• Job Description

  Req#: 158899

  Job Details

  Job Location: Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

  Position Type: Internship

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Job Category: Entry Level

  Description

  Term of Employment: January 2025 – April 2025

  The Public Policy Team works to protect our state business climate and regional reputation by supporting key policies at the state and local levels that impact metro Atlanta’s economy, talent, and community.

  The Government Affairs Intern will support MAC staff members working daily at the Georgia State Capitol and MAC offices to shape legislation and policy impacting the region and state. Preferred skills for this internship include a desire to learn new skills, a willingness to perform public policy research, and the ability to communicate professionally to ensure MAC’s success during the legislative session.

  Committed to developing Atlanta’s talent, we go the extra mile to ensure our interns acquire valuable experience and skills in the government affairs and public policy space.

  Our ideal candidate is a high-achiever, self-starter, and team player interested in learning about the legislative process. Successful candidates will be organized, possess strong networking and communication skills, and demonstrate personal capability in managing multiple projects without constant supervision. Responsibilities will vary and will be based on needs during the session.

  What You Will Learn/Do:

  • Monitor and report on committee meetings, hearings, floor debates, and other relevant activities
  • Track legislation key to MAC’s legislative agenda on a consistent basis
  • Leverage professional writing skills to assist with writing Public Policy Team publications on the MAC website or other digital medium
  • Contribute to policy analyses, bill summaries, reports, and other government affairs or Public Policy projects, as needed
  • Support the Public Policy Team through various administrative and support tasks
  • Assist with legislative whip counts and other activities at the State Capitol
  • Build relationships with lobbyists, legislative staff, legislators, and other public officials
  • Additional opportunities to assist with priority Public Policy or MAC projects

  Qualifications

  
  

  • Ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime as needed
  • Background in public policy, political science, government affairs, public affairs, communications or related fields is desirable, but not required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized with ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Strong interest in state government and the legislative process
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to lift items weighing 30 pounds

  Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values

  MAC’s purpose is to UNLEASH ATLANTA’S AMBITION, and in doing so we embody the following principles:

  Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act

  Knock Down Walls, Open Doors

  Take the Lead, Share the Credit

  Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach

  At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be relentless, smart, and all-in. This means every team member is:

  • Relentless. MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn’t room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge.
  • Smart. Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.
  • All-In. We’re a greater force when we rally together. It doesn’t matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals.

• About the company

  Metro Atlanta, designated by the United States Office of Management and Budget as the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Alpharetta, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area, is the most populous metro area in the US state of Georgia and the ninth-largest metropolitan stat...

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