Intern

The Global Electronics Association is seeking an Intern to work in the Washington D.C. office. The intern will support the government relations, communications, industry intelligence, and Evolve teams, all based in the D.C office. This is a hybrid role, where the Intern will work in the office 2-3 days per week and 20-24 hours/week. Hours/days are flexible based on school schedule.


What You'll Do

• Attend and summarize meetings, briefings, and legislative hearings on behalf of the Association.
• Track and research policy developments across priority issues and regions.
• Draft clear, concise memos, reports, talking points, and member-facing communications.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand the global electronics manufacturing ecosystem and translate insights into actionable materials for members.
• Assist with project coordination, timelines, and cross-team communication to keep deliverables on track.
• Maintain organized files, calendars, and contact lists; prepare meeting materials and follow-up notes.

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Field of study: Political Science, International Relations, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Communications, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and modern AI productivity tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset; comfortable working with subject-matter experts and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Coursework or experience in public policy, trade, supply chains, or technology policy.
• Experience synthesizing complex information for non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with legislative or regulatory processes and stakeholder engagement.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful exposure to policy, communications, and industry intelligence at the nexus of global electronics manufacturing.
• Mentorship and professional development across multiple functional teams.
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of member-facing deliverables and real-world policy analyses.

Application

• Please submit your resume and a brief writing sample, less than 200 words.
• Include your anticipated graduation date and weekly availability.

The Global Electronics Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive hourly rate of $20 for undergrads and $22 for graduate students. The Association has a hybrid work environment. Position reports to the Washington D.C. office.


Please send resume and writing sampel to e-mail: View email address on click.appcast.io . Subject line should say: INTERN D.C.


The Global Electronics Association, formerly known as IPC, is the leading voice of the $6 trillion global electronics industry. Since 1957, we've supported the growth and success of more than 3,000 member companies across the electronics supply chain, from design and printed boards to advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.

As a member-driven organization, we deliver internationally recognized standards, trusted certification programs, workforce education, market intelligence, and public policy advocacy to strengthen and advance the global electronics ecosystem. Our mission is to enable better electronics for a better world through smarter collaboration, resilient supply chains, and shared innovation.

With global headquarters in Bannockburn, Illinois, the Global Electronics Association has operations in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United States and a presence across dozens more countries to support its members.