What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Affairs Intern (Summer 2025) position at Legal Services Corporation?
Job Description
Job Description
Position : Public Affairs Intern (Summer 2025)
Location : 1825 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Department : Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs
Employment Status : Temporary / Full-time / Non-Exempt
OVERVIEW :
Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds 131 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations with more than 800 offices throughout the nation. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.
The Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs (GRPA) is responsible for managing LSC’s communications and relationship with Congress, the Executive Branch, the media, and the general public.
This position is based in Washington, DC, and will require working from an office in DC in accordance with LSC’s hybrid work model. The successful candidate must live in the DC metropolitan area for the duration of the internship.
BASIC FUNCTION :
The primary objectives of the internship are for the intern to :
- Understand the relationship between legislative affairs and communications.
- Learn how to develop accurate and rapid messages for different audiences.
The intern’s hours will be up to 25 hours per week . The internship will run from mid-May to August 2025 .
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
The intern's principal duties and responsibilities include :
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :
General :
LSC is accepting applications from current undergraduate, graduate, and law students. Ideal candidates can work independently, will have excellent research and writing skills, and an interest in government, public policy, communications, and messaging.
Technical / Specialized :
Candidates should have a good understanding of social media and working knowledge of Microsoft Office projects (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with Final Cut Pro X and content management systems (particularly Drupal) is a plus.
HOURLY RATE :
This position is paid on an hourly basis in accordance with the following rate schedule :
APPLICATION PROCESS :
Please apply directly on our website at : www.tinyurl.com / applytoLSC . A cover letter and résumé must be included. To have your application considered, please answer all application questions and provide all requested information.
Note : If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at jobapplicant@lsc.gov.
OUR COMMITMENT :
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a sense of connection and purpose. We believe our differences drive excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole self to work. Together, we are building a community grounded in openness and trust—one that provides opportunities for all team members to grow, thrive, and contribute toward advancing LSC's mission.
LSC is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary : $20 - $22
