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Job Description

The duration of this internship is from Monday, September 1 to Friday, December 12, 2025. (Interviews are expected to occur from mid-July to mid-August.)

SALARY: UNPAID INTERNSHIP

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, relationship building; traveling; driving and having reliable transportation; utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research; online outreach and conducting research; utilizing a telephone; attending meetings; presenting to small and large groups; process paperwork and forms; and the like.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Overall Duties:

• Collaborate with the Director of External Affairs and other departmental staff to support public policy and legislative affairs efforts – with a focus on LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare policy – at the state and federal levels
• Attend and monitor both in-person and virtual committee hearings in the Ohio General Assembly and the US Congress, while communicating relevant updates
• Track bills across the legislative process (i.e. drafting/introduction to voting) and coordinate with staff to determine actions at each step of the process
• Communicate – with support from staff – with elected officials and staff in the Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Senate, US Congress, and/or other related governmental bodies, when applicable
• Perform other miscellaneous duties related to legislative affairs and governmental relations work more broadly

Miscellaneous:

• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service
• Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications :

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate (2 or 4 year) or graduate program
• Ability to dedicate an average of 10 hours per week for a 4-month fall/spring semester internship or 14-16 hours per week for a 2.5 summer semester internship (i.e. equivalent to a 3-hour credit course)
• Interest in government, public policy, and the legislative process required
• Experience with data entry and management preferred
• Experience with governmental relations and/or advocacy preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills a must
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, AOD/injection drug use, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications preferred
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required

Role and Scope of Position:
Provides advice and transactional legal services to Eversource management, specific to regulatory and federal legislative matters.

Essential Functions: 

• Performs legal and general research and drafts legal and research memoranda.
• Provides the legal expertise to analyze complex, technical federal legislation.
• Represents Eversource and its interests in discussions with members of Congress and the Executive Branch.
• Represents Eversource before regulatory agencies.
• Responds to inquiries on legal, regulatory and legislative matters from, and provides legal advice to, Eversource personnel and management.  Reviews operations and strategic decisions analyzing legal implications.
• Participates in preparation and prosecution of regulatory proceedings before state and federal regulatory agencies by drafting pleadings and testimony, responding to discovery and assisting in the preparation of witnesses and briefs.  Independently handles routine regulatory proceedings.

Technical Knowledge/Skill:  

• Requires significant proficiency in either state regulatory and/or federal legislative areas of the law 
• Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Email)
• Requires complex organizational and analytical skills
• Must be a good team player, well organized, and able to identify business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems.

Education:    

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor Degree   

Experience :   

• Minimum of five (5) years in a working with a government agency, federal agency or congressional office required.        

Licenses & Certifications:   

• Bar admission in good standing

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH and Washington, DC as necessary.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with occasional time spent in field (right-of-way, take station, e.g.,) and in court or before administrative agencies, as necessary.

Mental Aspects :

• Work includes periodic involvement in time-sensitive projects having a potentially significant impact on Eversource success.  Often involved in adversarial/confrontational situations. 
• This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

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Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement :

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Headquarters, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America

Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will be responsible formanaging a cohort of states and issues supporting businesses and free enterprise. This will largely include advocacy efforts in state legislatures and partnership with state civil justice groups and state chambers of commerce. It may also include collaboration on federal initiatives and voter education. The candidate will primarily focus on reforming legal systems and perceptions through aggressive advocacy, coalition building, grassroots engagement, and public education plans that impact the public, key opinion leaders, and public officials.

Responsibilities:

• Support ILR member companies with their key legal challenges relating to
  liability-expanding or restraining legislation, primarily in the states.
• Foster and improve relationships with state elected officials and state and local chambers of commerce to advocate for ILR-supported policies and legislative initiatives.
• Advocate for ILR priorities in the states by lobbying directly or managing outside lobbyists or collaborating with state partners, legislators, and legislative staff.
• Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with legal reform stakeholders, including ILR task force members.
• Manage and communicate effectively with ILR’s network of state civil justice allies and state chambers of commerce.
• Draft legislative and amendment language that ILR and its state-level partners advance.
• Testify or prepare others to testify before state legislative committees.
• Oversee outside consultants who support ILR’s state advocacy program.
• Represent ILR at conferences and coalition meetings, including ILR-hosted events and meetings hosted by other associations and organizations.
• Provide research and analysis and ongoing policy/issue program management.
• Lead update calls and provide strategic counsel with the Chamber Federation, allied groups, and ILR consultants in response to legislative activity.
• Prepare legal memoranda and concise summaries of state-level legislation with liability components relied upon by ILR’s senior staff, state-level partners, and member companies.
• Organize and execute meaningful events to educate and inform state allies.
• Leverage state and local chambers and other state partners and coalitions about ILR’s federal program.
• Independently perform legal and legislative research.
• Participate with senior staff in strategic program planning and make recommendations regarding the appropriate allocation of resources and budget management.

Qualifications:

• JD and active licensure in 1 of the 50 states.
• A minimum of 5 years of government relations experience.
• Experience in advocacy at the state level in the legislative or executive branch.
• Clear and experienced communicator, including excellent written and verbal skills.
• Competency in creating succinct, thoughtful, and creative presentations, memos, and lobbying materials.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines and anticipate member, state partner, and team needs.
• Energetic and passionate about legal reform issues and outcomes.
• Confidence in interacting with senior stakeholders and corporate and government executives.
• An understanding and curiosity of complex and changing political and issue environments.
• Motivated to contribute to the development of strategic campaigns that leverage multiple tactics, including grassroots engagement, media, and government relations.
• Experienced collaborator and teamplayer.
• Flexibility to travel domestically.
• Able to be in the office at least two days a week.

The salary range for this position is $ $43,614.00 to 164,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Headquarters, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Strategic Advisor - State and Local Legislative Affairs Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in North America and sixth busiest airport in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing more than 40,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity, and inclusion at the center of all that we do. At DEN, the Government Affairs & Global Public Policy Division (GAGPP) serves as a trusted Leadership partner and provides enterprise-wide guidance, coordination and collaboration focused on multi-sector stakeholders and government officials to advance global strategy and innovation priorities. This includes formulating and communicating on policy matters at all levels (international, federal, state, regional, and local), leading DEN’s City Council approval process, and managing its memberships & sponsorships and state and federal lobbying contracts. In addition, GAGPP advises the Chief Executive Officer and Executive/Senior Leadership on trends, risks, and opportunities related to DEN’s future growth and strategy. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full salary range for this position is $6,275 - 158,854. However, our target hiring range is between 105,000 - 135,000/year, commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. In this position you can expect to work on site at DEN or in the field three days per week. What You’ll Do DEN’s Government Affairs and Global Public Policy (GAGPP) team is currently hiring for a Strategic Advisor - State and Local Legislative Affairs. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to provide leadership and subject matter expertise on DEN’s state and local legislative affairs activities, including interaction and engagement with Denver City Council and CO state legislature. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in generating awareness, fostering understanding, and garnering support for DEN and its priority initiatives and policy objectives within the realm of state and local legislative affairs. You will be part of a nimble, dynamic, and service-focused team, led by the Vice President of GAGPP. Additional responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to: Support and represent DEN on state and local legislative matters, serving as the primary point of contact for Denver City Council and the Colorado State Legislature, advising on policies and priorities in alignment with DEN’s mission and vision. Develop and maintain strong trustworthy relationships with executive agencies and key stakeholders, including City Council, CO state legislature, Mayor’s Office, and City consultants to ensure coordinated responses, advice, and counsel on legislative issues, information requests, and policy alignment. Monitor and research opportunities, risks, and emerging trends relevant to City Council, the CO state legislature, and the Mayor’s Office, providing DEN with comprehensive support and expertise on state and local legislative matters, grassroots outreach, advocacy, and educational programming. Manage compliance and administrative tasks, ensuring timely submission of departmental forms, while also contributing to operational advancements for efficiency and potential revenue growth within DEN. Support continuous quality improvement efforts, working closely with division leadership to align strategies, programs, and priorities with organizational goals. Prepare data and research to support DEN and GAGPP strategies and provide executive-level guidance on state and local legislative engagement. Provide thought leadership and cross-functional collaboration within GAGPP and conduct periodic, metric-based assessments of the effectiveness of the state and local affairs portfolio and opportunities for adaptation and innovation. What You’ll Bring We are looking for an experienced leader with policy, political, and business acumen that is outcome oriented and has a proven track record of excellent performance within a very dynamic, complex enterprise. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Governmental Affairs, Business, Aviation Management, Communications, or a similar field. Related graduate degree is a plus. At least five years of professional level work in government affairs, public policy, public administration, business management, or a related field. Experience conducting state and local legislative work within a large-scale organization, government agency, airport, or similar regulated industry preferred. Excellent communication, both written and oral, and interpersonal skills necessary to forge and maintain relationships, influence, and build consensus among multi-sector stakeholders, including government agency and elected officials. Existing relationships and direct experience with Denver City Council members and the CO state legislature preferred. Ability to discern, evaluate, translate, and advocate on complex technical and policy issues, including providing executive-level advice and counsel. Ability to perceive and navigate complex political environments and competing interests. This includes being politically astute, maintaining neutrality, and demonstrating diplomacy and a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing innovative organizational process improvement. Commitment to fostering strong trustworthy relationships with teammates and leadership to advance strategic mission and vision. High degree of cultural competency, including ability to develop engagement strategies that resonate with diverse populations, promote inclusivity, and address equity considerations. Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or a related field. Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional experience at the type and level of Management Analyst Senior or planning and conducting operational and/or management studies including determining study methods and procedures, analyzing data, developing recommendations and implementation strategies, and preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education; additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until August 13th, 2024, at midnight . Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 13th at midnight to ensure consideration. To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab): FBI Background Check : FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The MENA Catalysts is a government relations strategy firm for fintech and crypto multinationals. The firm is looking for a senior director of fintech legislative and regulatory affairs for global clients, expanding in the Middle Eastern economies. The selected candidate will develop Web3 and fintech regulatory strategy proposals for elite clients; author presentations, write focused actionable reports, and drive licensing and market expansion for international companies. The role is full-time in person, in San Francisco with periodic travel.

• Meet among the world’s most interesting, most ambitious high-tech companies, the Middle East’s biggest newsmakers
• Opportunity for revenue sharing within completing first 18 months of service
• Self-education allowance of $1,500 USD per annum after every 12 months of service to be spent on whatever you think will help you grow -- because we believe in self-development and turning into a 'learning organization' here too.
• Office goodies. Team Lunches
• Potential to climb the career ladder is high.

• Develop regulatory strategy on Middle Eastern for global fintech, AI, and Web3 unicorns.
• Responsible for the management and delivery of Middle Eastern strategy and intelligence projects.
• Lead Middle East market expansion for fintech multinationals and regional business-government relations.
• Managing Upwards to firm leadership — Distill and drive project tracking and reporting to TMC leadership on progress, changes or bottlenecks, to ensure that milestones and goals are being met.

• Synthesize ambiguous Middle East regulatory challenges of global fintech and new media companies expanding in the Middle East; form hypotheses with practical ways to solve them.
• Lead organization of complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Translate corporate priorities into clear work scope, division of roles, project budgeting and project governance.
• Develop work plans, project delivery process, schedules, and delegate tasks for junior project managers, internally (strategy consultants, interns) and externally (subject matter experts, contractors/consultants).
• Align with the CEO, making sure the scope is high impact, feasible and practical.

Drive project implementation day-to-day

• Lead the structuring of insights for both client projects and occasionally TMC Thought Leadership.
• Provide analysis on information gathered in compelling, engaging style.
• Draft research memoranda.
• Develop intellectual capital on key themes to raise the firm’s profile.
• Prepare business proposals and client presentations.
• Quality assure the work of third-party contractors/consultants.
• Conduct final review, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and manage their concerns.
• Promptly answer client questions, concerns on a daily/weekly basis.

• Arrange, and drive high level meetings with government stakeholders to understand their policy priorities and concerns to troubleshoot/solve client problems.
• Resolve project issues as they arise, including difficulty finding information, miscommunications, and allocation of resources for instance.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members. Supervise and edit their submissions before deliverables are sent to clients.

• Experience in turning complex subjects into digestible prose.
• 10 years of experience performing in complex negotiations, digital assets, commodities, financial, and banking as an international regulatory expert and or legislative consultant.
• Worked with international companies to provide valuable regulatory and legislative services.
• Passion for developing business.
• Organizational and time management skills. Arrange, prioritize and execute multiple projects and assignments systematically.
• Emotional Stability — You are a calming force under pressure.
• Strong leadership, teamwork skills, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, organize and motivate staff to accomplish goals.
• Native-level equivalent English — Communicate effectively with staff, clients, suppliers in person and in writing in a clear, professional manner.

• Extensive startup experience.
• Preferred field(s) of study: International business legislative and regulatory affairs.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (Legislative and Government Affairs Office) - #23- Pay: $52,575.00 - $80,992.00 / year Location: Annapolis, Maryland Employment type: Full-Time Job Description Req#: 23- The Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate for the position of Administrative Officer III: Legislative and Government Affairs Office. Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position works on a compressed work schedule from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and includes free parking. GRADE: 15 Exempt LOCATION OF POSITION: Fifth Regiment Armory, 29th Division Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 POSITION DUTIES Provides assistance to the Director and the agency to fulfill the tasks and purpose of the Legislative and Government Affairs office, including but not limited to: Managing Federal and State Level budgets and legislation related to the Department and the National Guard. Overseeing elected official inquiries and Department projects, activities, and events. Conferring with other administrative officials, program heads, and staff. Advising departmental officials regarding administrative practices, procedures, and policies. Providing assistance to higher-level administrators. Obtaining material from various sources for articles, reports, and speeches. Preparing manuscripts, correspondence, and other documents. Maintaining important and confidential records, schedules, and financial accounts. Preparing and maintaining statistical and numerical reports and records. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules, or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS One year of experience handling confidential correspondence, reports, etc. for an executive level staff in an office setting. One year of experience with legislative matters. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite software. One year of experience providing customer service to internal and external customers. One year of experience drafting professional correspondence and forwarding via mail merge. One year of experience scheduling via electronic (Google preferably) calendar. LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION This position will require the ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland. Being able to access these facilities is a condition of employment for this position. Must be able to pass Federal background for CAC access to federal computers. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland with less than 5 points to operate a state vehicle. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. BARGAINING UNIT STATUS This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's. BENEFITS As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year. Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year. Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION. Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to: Maryland Military Department, State Personnel Office, 29th Division Street, Room B10, Baltimore, MD 21201-2288. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Katie Powell at Fax: . TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. About the company Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation. Referred to as “America in Miniature”, Maryland embodies the very spirit of the United States. Maryland is home to ethnic groups of every origin, just about every natural feature, and much like our country, opportunity! #J-18808-Ljbffr