McLarty Associates is seeking a motivated, resourceful, highly organized individual for a part-time, entry-level intern position to support our Office of the President. We are seeking an individual who can work part-time (20-25 hours/week) starting early January. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and the intern will be expected to work in person at least twice a week.    

As an intern, you will work on a variety of projects with different engagement teams. The internship aims to give you exposure to the breadth of our services and client work.  You will work closely with our professionals – Associate through Director – and gain first-hand experience in consulting. Your assignments may involve administrative work, news tracking, and preliminary research support.  

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: 

• office duties (answering phones, greeting clients, reserving conference rooms, setting up technology for meetings, managing office calendars, mail delivery and shipping, etc.); 

• providing support to the Associate in the Office of the President (assist with calendar, organizing firm internal events, preparing for internal meetings, etc.); 

• providing periodic firm-wide support (scheduling, researching, editing, preparing presentations, telephone calls); 

• assisting with business development efforts including company profiles and business proposals; 

• performing periodic ad hoc tasks for other firm directors and practices, such as compiling biographies, preparing presentations and client deliverables; 

• assisting firmwide communications and collaborations, tracking McLarty Associates in the news/media, and tracking events for clients; 

• assisting firm-wide communications; assisting professional staff with general office and administrative support; and other duties as assigned.  

Ideal candidates for this position possess an interest in international affairs, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to learn how a geopolitical consulting firm operates. Proficiency in one or more foreign languages is desirable, but not required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. 

We are seeking individuals who are: 

• exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature; 

• personable and professional; 

• inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team; 

• attentive to details; 

• able to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner; 

• able to manage and adapt to changing priorities, to remain poised under pressure, and to juggle multiple projects at a time; 

• able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of mature judgment and confidentiality; 

• skilled communicators; 

• strong researchers and writers; 

• proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and other business applications and media platforms. 

Interested applicants must submit an application that includes: 

• Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience and skills; 

• Resume; and 

• Short Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to international politics, political economy, or international business. 

Please compile all application materials into one PDF document. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.