Founded by Obama for America 2012 campaign manager & former Obama White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina and led by seasoned strategists, The Messina Group is a full-service consulting firm that works with organizations in the private, public, and social sectors to achieve their strategic goals and build movements and products that succeed by being data-driven, digitally savvy, and grassroots-focused.
We are looking for fall interns to join our team. This position reports to the Project Associate and will work closely with various TMG staff. Interns are paid and schedules will be built based on the intern’s availability within the hours of 9:00 am-5:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday. Interns will be scheduled for approximately 12-40 hours per week. Interns must be located in Washington, DC and will be required to come into our Dupont Circle office Monday through Thursday (option to work remote on Friday).
Applications must be received before 5:00 pm ET on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. This internship is expected to begin the week of September 14, 2026. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and your availability to intern between the hours of 9:00 am-5:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the day-to-day operations and administration of the office;
- Tracking and managing the distribution of news clips for the office and clients;
- Assisting staff in writing memos;
- Working on research projects; and
- Other tasks and duties that may be assigned.
Preference will be given to candidates with these professional traits and skills:
- A current undergraduate student who is enthusiastic about learning about politics and consulting;
- Self-starter who is able to exceed expectations with little direction and do so with creativity; and
- Quick-learning and smart-working candidates who genuinely thrive in a fast-paced/rapid-response environment.
If you have any questions about the position, please email Adwoa at [email protected].
The Messina Group is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, subcontractors, and vendors and we strive to be the change we want to see in the workplace. Our mission is to empower everyone at the organization to flourish. We value the array of lived experiences and inherent differences that make us unique and we work to ensure that everyone is equitably treated and feels a sense of belonging.
The Messina Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and firing, internal promotions, training opportunities, selection of vendors and consultants, provision of services, compensation and benefits.
Skills Required
- Current undergraduate student
- Self-starter who can work creatively with little direction
- Quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced, rapid-response environment
- Resume, cover letter, and internship availability submitted in PDF format
- Located in Washington, DC
- Available to work Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm ET
- Able to work in the Dupont Circle office Monday through Thursday
What We Do
The Messina Group (TMG) is a full-service consulting firm that helps our clients win good fights and change the world, harnessing the power of data-driven, political campaign strategies to achieve victory in the corporate, advocacy, and political spheres.
