Washington, D.C. Special Interest Internships

Literally hundreds of special interest groups are looking for qualified interns. A directory of groups with Washington-based communications/lobbying offices can be found at: http://dmoz.org/Society/Politics/Lobbying/.

Below is a sample of the firms and contact information for the above listed web page.

American Israel Public Affairs Committee - Pro Israel Lobby in Washington, D.C. working to strengthen relations between the United States and Israel through political and student activism in campaigns and elections, lobbying Congress, and public advocacy.

Association of Junior Lobbyists - membership organization dedicated to the advancement of individuals who are "new" to the advocacy profession.

1130 Connecticut Avenue
Suite 650
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 822-3815

Common Cause - Common Cause is a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen's lobbying organization promoting open, honest and accountable government. Common Cause represents the unified voice of over 250,000 members in every state across the nation against corruption in government and big money special interests.

1250 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
202-833-1200

CSM Consulting Company - Lobbying and consultation on federal legislation, tribal and individual commercial development, telecommunications, Indian housing and the repatriation of sacred and ceremonial tribal artifacts.

CSM Consulting Company
1713 Peartree Lane
Crofton, MD  21114

Dawson & Associates, Inc. - Washington, DC government relations/issue advocacy firm assisting clients with water resources, environmental permitting and regulatory compliance involving the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Dawson & Associates, Inc .
1225 I Street, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005
Phone 202-289-2060

Islamic Institute - Building relationships between American Muslims and the political leadership of the United States , involving Muslims in the political process, and inspiring the development of conservative grassroots movements.

1920 L Street NW
Suite 200
Washington DC 20036
Tel: (202) 955-7174

The P2C2 Group, Inc. - Consultants to the Federal Sector. Plans, proposals, and presentations for management of government agencies, contractors, and grantees. Topics: technology, systems, security, budgets, contracts, grants. Washington, DC area.

P2C2 Group, Inc.
4101 Denfeld Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
Voice 301-942-7985

Rapoza Associates - public interest lobbying and government relations firm located in Washington, D.C., that specializes in providing legislative and support services to community development organizations, associations, and public agencies.

Rapoza Associates
1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 902
Washington, DC 20005
tel: 202.393.5225

Washington Linkage Group - government relations and strategic consulting. Site features news and links to the federal executive branch, Congress, key legislative issues and advocacy groups.

633 Pennsylvannia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
office: 202.383.9143
fax: 202.737.0476