Temporary Political Science Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Description

Client Services Intern (Fall 2026)  

Internship Details: 

• Pay: $19.00 Hourly  
• Hours: 20 hours per week 
• Timing: September 14, 2026 - December 11, 2026 
• Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles, CA 

Who We Are:  

Are you passionate about public policy, social justice, and driving meaningful change? Raben is a public policy, strategic communications, and organizational consulting firm. We partner with nonprofits, companies, foundations, and government leaders to drive progress on some of the country's most pressing challenges.  

With over 100 team members in offices across the U.S., we're proud to be majority-minority, majority-women, and include a strong LGBTQ+ community. Our diverse lived experiences shape the way we work - and help us bring fresh, impactful perspectives to every project. 

Spend time with us and you will quickly learn we value smarts, creativity, and audaciousness in just about all we do... and a sense of humor is a contractual must. Learn more at raben.co. 

What We Do: 

Our work spans four core practice areas, each designed to help clients create meaningful impact: 

• Culture Strategy and Organizational Design (CSOD): Strengthen organizations by aligning strategy, culture, and DEIJ initiatives to deliver measurable, sustainable results. 
• Issue Campaigns and Movement (IC): Build coalitions, amplify public awareness, and design campaigns that spark culture-shifting movements. 
• Government Affairs (GAPC): Leverage deep expertise and relationships across all levels of government to shape policy, advance legislation, and ensure diverse representation. 
• Strategic Communications (Comms): Craft and amplify narratives with tailored messaging and outreach across press, digital, and social platforms to maximize reach and impact. 

What We Seek: 

We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic interns to join our team. In this role, you'll provide essential support to our practice areas, assist with meaningful projects, and gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals. If you're passionate about public policy, advocacy, and creating social impact, this is the place for you.  

What You'll Gain: 

• Hands-on experience with client-facing projects across multiple practice areas. 
• Mentorship from senior staff and networking opportunities with professionals across the public policy and advocacy sectors. 
• Exposure to diverse issues, campaigns, and strategic communications initiatives that make a real-world impact. 

The Intern Role: 

• Assist with research projects, data analysis, and report preparation for each practice area. 
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, note taking, and organizing documents. 
• Contribute to the development of client deliverables, such as presentations, memos, and briefs. 
• Conduct background research on policy issues, legislative developments, and industry trends. 
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate project logistics, ensuring the timely completion of tasks. 
• Support internal company initiatives, client events, and special projects as assigned. 

Requirements

What We Require: 

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program, or a graduate within the past 12 months, preferably in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Sociology, Organizational Psychology or a related field 
• Strong interests in public policy, advocacy, and social justice issues 
• Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines efficiently 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion 
• Strong work ethic 
• Willingness to learn  
• Please indicate in your application whether you will be receiving academic credit for this internship  

Schedule: 

This is a temporary position with a flexible schedule. Interns must be able to work at least 20 hours per week, with the majority of those hours worked during normal business hours. The internship duration will be approximately 14 weeks with the possibility of an extension based on performance and business needs. All hired interns must be physically present in a local Raben office at least twice per week.  

Application Instructions:  

To apply, please submit a resume via our online job portal.  If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please email your needs to careers@rabengroup.com. The deadline to apply is August 21, 2026.  

COVID-19 Policy: 

Regardless of work location, all staff of The Raben Group must show proof of having received an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccination or a vaccination exemption. New employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption no later than their first day of employment. 

Raben finds it quite natural to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, aspiring to live the values of equity in everything we do. At Raben, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We look forward to welcoming talented interns who share our passion for social change and making a positive impact on the world!