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Political Affairs & Events Intern (Full-time/Long-term: ~June 2024 - ~May 2025)

Consumer Technology Association
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(Full-Time/Long-term: ~June 2024 - ~May 2025)

Hours Per Week: ~35 hours/week.  

Approximate Duration:  June/July 2024 - Early/Mid 2025 (Our internships can last up to 11 months from start date.)  (Please note:  This is not a “summer” internship program.   If you are currently a student only looking for a summer internship, our CTA intern program may not be the best fit for you.)  

Hybrid work schedule: Work 2-3 days in the office (Tues, Weds. and/or Thursday) and the rest remote.  Core in-office days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

Basic Function of the Position:   

The Political Affairs and Events Intern will provide support to the CTA Innovation House and the Leaders in Technology Program (LIT) which takes place at CES 2025.  

Critical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the CTA Innovation House team in preparation and execution of events.
  • Serve as CTA’s first point of contact for speakers/panelists, Congressional staff, and VIP participants attending CES events, and ensure all inquiries are answered quickly and efficiently.
  • Provide high-level customer service and manage special event RSVPs.
  • Issue invitations and track confirmed speakers for government-focused conference program.
  • Assist LIT Program attendees with registration and run reports.
  • Support government attendees travel arrangements and housing needs.
  • Prepare and track program invitations.
  • Support creation of agendas, minutes, and program schedules.
  • Assist in preparation for CTA Tech Week including CES on the Hill and Lobby Day.
  • Other needs as required by special events.

Work Experience:

  • Related experience in event planning, program management, policy work or other work that demonstrates strong organizational and communications skills a plus.

Education and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Event Planning, Business, Public Policy or related field preferred or commensurate experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage special requests and meet expectations of high-level officials.
  • Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills, including mail merges.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Must be able to work extended hours as needed in December and January.

Additional Information:

  • PAID Internship.
  • May require travel to CES 2025 in Las Vegas (Early January).


Click to review - CES Jan. 2024 Video

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CTA Intern Perks Summary

 

Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ™ prides itself on offering interns both a well- rounded and educational internship as well as industry leading perks! This flyer highlights the incentives provided to CTA interns.

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Regular work hours are 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, including up to an hour lunch break. CTA currently follows a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days spent in the office (Tuesday -Thursday) and the rest of the work week is remote. However, due to busy student schedules, additional flexibility is available with approval from your direct supervisor.

Casual Dress Attire:

While in the office CTA follows a business casual dress schedule. However, should you attend any event as a representative of CTA, internal or external, business attire is required.

Parking:

Parking is available in the garage directly under our building and is provided FREE of charge for 2024.

On-Site Exercise Facility:

Access to our on-site exercise facility is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, free of charge.

Holidays:

Interns are not paid for Federal Holidays.  The following holidays are recognized each year:
 

  • New Year’s Day
  • *Martin Luther King’s Birthday
  • President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • *Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • *Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day (Observed)

*CTA offices are open for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 15, 2024), Juneteenth

(June 19, 2024), Veteran's Day (November 11, 2024)

 

Professional Development:

CTA Interns will have the opportunity to participate in Lunch and Learns throughout their internship. These will be professional training and development presentations led by various CTA staff members.

Events: 

CTA Interns can look forward to participating in events such as:

  • Welcome Bagel Day
  • Community Service Event
  • Lunch and Learns
  • Annual Summer Event
  • All-Staff Meetings

Travel to Las Vegas:

Many interns have the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas for a week in January to work at CES, the world’s largest consumer tech tradeshow.

 

Health Care Option:

As an added benefit CTA offers full-time interns the opportunity to enroll in a medical insurance plan that meets essential coverage and affordability requirements. This plan is offered for the intern and any dependent children.

 

The perks above are subject to change depending on business needs and requirements.