Access Partnership seeks an intellectually curious and articulate individual interested in exposure to the world’s leading information and communications technology (ICT) companies and to the policy makers forming the legal and political landscape of the technology sector. We support our clients’ business and public policy interests on the cutting edge of technology decision-making worldwide. Given the fast pace, constant evolution, and high-profile political focus on technology policy, we seek dynamic, flexible, intelligent individuals ready to address new challenges.

If you are ready for a challenge, please apply.

What you can expect to be doing

• Research and analyse domestic and international policy topics, political trends, processes, and regulations across all information technology and telecommunications policy areas.
• Provide on-going tracking and documenting of policy developments across multiple markets.
• Assist in the development of office resources (marketing content, one-pagers, etc.) to backstop client engagement, including both policy and business issues.
• Assist in development of marketing materials and business development material
• Provide administrative support.

What you will bring

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in related area.
• A genuine interest in technology policy, international trade, politics, business and/or market trends.
• The ability to grasp new concepts quickly and be self-sufficient.
• Well organized, highly motivated, and proactive in finding ways to get things done
• Flexibility to handle multiple requests, sometimes changing priority mid-stream.

• Effective time management skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.
• IT literacy – at least intermediate level Microsoft office and other publishing platforms.
• Demonstrated research abilities.

Desirable

• Graduate degree or candidacy for graduate degree.
• Fluency in one or more foreign languages.
• Previous consultancy and/or technology policy experience.

The internship is based in Washington, DC. This is an opportunity for growth and development, and the position includes remuneration on an hourly basis. The internship would be for an initial term of three months. We are open to flexible schedules but would prefer a candidate who is available at least 20 hours per week.

Please also include an example of your best work that shows why you're right for the job. This could take many forms, including your published writing or piece of analysis, a news article describing something you did, or academic work that illustrates your skills.

Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis, so early application is recommended.