We are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join Kasirer as a Government Relations Intern for the unique opportunity to intern at one of New York State’s most prestigious lobbying firms. As one of the State and City’s top lobbying and government affairs firms, you will have the opportunity to learn a broad range of skills in a fast-paced, exciting environment from a team of seasoned government affairs professionals.
Responsibilities include
- Drafting memos on policy and legislation
- Compiling policy research
- Tracking legislation from introduction to passage
- Attending City Council hearings
- Attending elected official press conferences
- Community outreach
- Monitoring New York City political news and events
- Assisting Kasirer senior staff with client strategy memos
- Other tasks as needed
Applications for the Fall 2023 Cohort will close on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5 PM. The intended start date for Fall 2023 is Tuesday, September 12, 2023, with the cohort concluding in early August.
Please submit your application using the following Google Form. Please note, only applications submitted through this form will be reviewed. Only candidates who make it to the next round will be contacted due to the high volume of applicants.
Link to Form – https://forms.gle/ZkdFeAmX8ywJr2sv8
If you have any questions, please e-mail InternApplicants@kasirer.nyc.
Additional Information
- These are paid positions at $15 per hour.
- Preference is given to current or rising college juniors and seniors, as well as to candidates who have previously interned with a political campaign, elected official, or government office.
- Candidates must be located in the New York City metro area, as the program will include opportunities to engage with in-person activities.
- Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week and can work no more than 30 hours per week.
- This position requires coverage of evening events, like community board meetings.
- Kasirer LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.