Strategic Communications and Public Affairs - Summer Internship

Lucas Public Affairs, a strategic communications and public affairs firm located in downtown Sacramento, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, paid internship to assist with client work and general office responsibilities. Applicants must be current or graduating college students, prior work or volunteer experience in government, communications, public affairs, or related fields is a plus. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and looking to gain valuable public affairs experience.Core Values | Philosophy
Our core value as a strategic partner is defined not by what we do, but by what we help our clients achieve. Our guiding strategic principle: The pathway to positive change is paved with communications that capitalize on seeing what is possible - and what may unfold - down the line.Compensation

• $20 Hourly

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Hybrid Work Schedule based on the needs of the business - 3 days in the office required
• The start/end dates of the internship are flexible and subject to change

Responsibilities

• Monitor news media for clips relevant to client projects, issues, agency interests
• Create and manage databases
• Capably conduct research and synthesize findings for account teams
• Assist with event planning and support
• Monitor legislative and policy hearings and lectures
• Support administrative responsibilities, such as scheduling calls/meetings, handling phones, filing, and other office-related duties as needed
• Support client work through writing assignments, meeting notes, report preparation, and related duties
• Work efficiently and responsively in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to the firm's culture, through agency initiatives & events to support a collaborative and collegial work environment
• Accurately track and enter time on timesheets
• Supporting client work through writing assignments, report preparation, and related duties
• Supporting administrative responsibilities include handling phones, filing, setting up for in-person meetings, ordering office supplies, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Interest and experience working in government, politics, and communications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (previous experience writing public affairs or journalistic documents is a plus)
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, Internet-based research, and social media platforms
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Diversity Commitment & Vision

LPA is an equal-opportunity employer. LPA recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At LPA, we have a strategic vision: to be a diverse and inclusive community of passionate, talented people dedicated to delivering creative solutions for our clients. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, and all the other enriching characteristics that make us different and inform our point of view.