Summer Intern (Paid)

Multistate
Arlington, VA

About Us

MultiState is a full-service state and local government relations firm. We exist to make the extraordinary expected so our clients can act with confidence to achieve their goals. Serving Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and nonprofits, MultiState offers a comprehensive suite of services including legislative and regulatory tracking, strategic advocacy campaigns, and access to an extensive network of experienced lobbyists.

MultiState is also one of the founding member companies of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc., providing us with the unique ability to collaborate with both domestic and international leading government relations and public affairs firms to best serve client needs, and to provide employees with the benefits that come from working in a publicly traded company (LSE).

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected], referencing “MultiState Intern (Summer 2025)” in the subject line of your email by May 9, 2025.

Position Overview

MultiState seeks an energetic, detail-oriented Intern to work on a growing portfolio of legislative, regulatory, and lobbying compliance issues of importance to our clients. Learn about state and local government relations from the industry leader. Join the MultiState team and get a first-hand look at the unique world of political compliance, state legislatures and local governments. You'll have an opportunity to work with a cross-section of the firm’s offerings, focusing on our lobbying compliance team with time also spent in state legislative and regulatory tracking, local tracking, research, strategy, and coalition management to obtain a well-rounded understanding of the state government relations profession.

Interns are expected to find strategic and creative solutions to challenging assignments. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking a career in public policy, political or corporate compliance, or government affairs.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have an interest in the state legislative, regulatory, and political law processes;

  • Be detail-oriented;

  • Have strong research skills;

  • Have outstanding written communication skills;

  • Have the ability to manage workload and adhere to established deadlines

  • Be a strong team player;

  • Take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment without daily, detailed direction;

  • Be adaptable to changing timetables and able to prioritize effectively.

MultiState Interns will learn to:

  • Research priorities of unique political compliance questions;

  • Manage meticulous compliance records;

  • File registrations and reports at the direction of MultiState team leads;

  • Analyze legislative text and follow bills through the legislative process;

  • Create forms for data collection within MultiState’s internal software.

Additional Information

MultiState summer interns generally work 30 hours per week. The exact days and times of work are set with each intern depending on their schedules. The internship term is from June to August, with an understanding that the intern’s schedule may need to change based on availability. Interns are paid on an hourly basis at a rate of $21 per hour.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MultiState is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. MultiState does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Posted 2026-01-28

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