Institute of Politics

Overview of Organization: Ferox Strategies, a rapidly growing boutique government affairs firm, specializes in federal government relations and political outreach. Our diverse client portfolio includes major corporations, commercial real estate firms, small-to-mid-size technology firms, and local economic development organizations. Ferox's focus areas encompass homeland border security, tax and trade policy, environment, workforce development, appropriations, and telecommunications.

Internship Summary: Interns at Ferox Strategies collaborate with full-time staff, contributing to research and writing that supports the firm's clients, business development, and social media/marketing efforts. Our firm stands out by producing a wide range of written products, from informal social media posts to comprehensive legislative analyses for clients. Interns will also play a role in developing visual content for marketing materials, such as social media posts and presentations. Additionally, interns may assist in planning and executing firm events and contribute to office administration.

The right candidate for this internship will have a keen interest in learning about the government relations industry. They should be open-minded, ready to work in a bipartisan office with occasionally controversial clients, and possess the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Qualifications:

• Strong writing abilities and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to synthesize complex concepts into plain, concise language.
• Familiarity with federal public policy. Experience with legislative research tools like Congress.gov and Bloomberg Government is preferred.
• Prior experience with Congress, the executive branch, or federal policy will be a strong advantage.

About the Supervisor: Marisa L. Sanchez, the Government Affairs Manager at Ferox Strategies, provides support to clients and executives through research, analysis, and co-management of marketing and social media. Marisa's background includes work in Congresswoman Deb Haaland's office, where she led projects during the COVID-19 pandemic, and later participated in the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute's Global Leaders Program, working with Congresswoman Cheri Bustos on various reports and projects.

Start and End Date: Summer internships will take place during the period of June 10 - September 27, with specific dates to be determined by the employer partner and intern during the interview process.