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HPS Public Affairs Paid Internship - Summer 2020

Posted: 22 Jan 2020 09:12 AM PST

Hamilton Place Strategies (HPS) is an analytical public affairs consulting firm. HPS uses substantive analysis to understand complex topics, and creative public affairs tools to explain issues to target audiences and reach critical stakeholders. We achieve our clients' goals by enhancing understanding of issues, products, and companies, and ultimately, improving outcomes.

HPS is engaged at the highest levels on issues such as the future of work, the role of finance in the global economy, the value of immigration to growth, improving cross-border policy to facilitate trade, modernizing tax policy, and other issues across a broad range of sectors.

Summary of Position:
HPS is seeking full-time paid interns for summer 2020 to support the operations of the firm. Interns work on client teams and support internal projects with associates, directors, and partners. They provide significant support to the work that we do and learn what it's like to work in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment. A successful candidate is a high-achieving leader with intellectual curiosity and an interest in policy and public affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Draft press releases, op-eds, blog posts, and memos
Draft content for social media platforms
Build and maintain media lists
Conduct daily research for policy issues
Pull census data and economic policy data
Conduct analytical research
Monitor ongoing current events related to financial economic policy
Provide support for executing events, including press conferences, and speaking engagements
Assist in day-to-day administrative tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

Rising undergraduate senior (graduating in 2021) working toward a degree in Political Science/Government, Public Policy, Economics, Journalism, Business or related field
Previous internship experience at an agency, publicly-traded company, media outlet, or in politics or government
Experience conducting research and performing financial or economic analysis, writing and distilling complex ideas and concepts into a digestible format
Familiarity with business, economics, politics and the legislative process, expertise and interest in a specific policy field a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail
Ability to take initiative
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
Problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work 40 hours per week
Ability to commit to internship from early June through August 2020

Benefits:

Excellent environment for learning and growth
Frequent firm-wide social events and activities
Knowledge Meeting lunches with all staff on a variety of topics

Deadline: The internship application will close on Friday, January 31 at 5:00pm.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Please see here for a list of FAQs about the summer internship program, including a link to sign up for a virtual information session on January 22nd.

To apply, please visit our Careers page on our website: www.hamiltonplacestrategies.com/careers.

Spring/Summer Internship at Economics Partners LLC

Posted: 22 Jan 2020 08:49 AM PST

Economics Partners LLC is looking for juniors or seniors majoring in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics or accounting to work as interns in our Washington, D.C. office during the Summer of 2020, and ideally the Spring of 2020 if available. Interns earn $25.00 / hour and, depending on the quality of work performed, may be offered full-time positions once they graduate.

About Economics Partners LLC

Economics Partners LLC is a highly regarded applied finance and economic consulting firm. We specialize in transfer pricing, transaction restructuring, and valuation projects for companies operating in virtually every industry. Our clients include many of the world's largest and most well-known multinational corporations, as well as government agencies and top-tier law firms.

Our services include transfer pricing, valuation, and economic modeling which are used in controversy, compliance, and planning settings. We act as expert witnesses in complex litigation matters, as well as negotiate audit settlements and advance pricing agreements between governments and multinational corporations.

Job Description
The work our interns perform provide them with skills they will need to work in the applied finance and economic consulting fields. Interns will work on a variety of assignments including but not limited to:

in-depth company, industry, and market research;
data collection and analysis;
financial and statistical analyses and modeling;
valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow, market multiples, and economic modeling; and
evaluating the arm's-length nature of intercompany transactions through the application of finance and microeconomic analyses.

The environment at Economics Partners LLC is very collegial; as such, interns will have the opportunity to work with associates, managers, directors, and partners on a regular basis.

Requirements and Qualifications

Cover letter required and must include: 1) a maximum of 400 words; 2) outline interest in economics, finance and/or valuation; and 3) outline why you want to intern for an economic consulting firm.
3.0 or above GPA required (unofficial transcript must be submitted as part of application process).
Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics or accounting.
Strong communication skills and excellent Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
Analytical mind and ability to handle multiple projects at a time.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S., now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Submission
Please send 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) unofficial transcript to matthew.ponikvar@econpartners.com by February 28, 2020. All three documents must be included for consideration.

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