Manis Canning & Associates Spring Internship Opportunity

Manis Canning & Associates - 12 Francis St. Annapolis, MD 21401

Firm Overview

Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) is seeking a mature undergraduate student to serve as an intern to assist the firm’s lobbyists during the 2020 Maryland General Assembly Session. The government affairs firm in Annapolis, which works closely with the 2020 Maryland General Assembly Session. MCA is a bipartisan firm providing creative and proactive government affairs, public relations, business strategies and programs to a diverse group of clients. Its principals have more than 100 years of experience working with legislators, regulators and the executive branches of government at the local, state and federal levels. MCA has expertise in a broad range of policy areas such as sports entertainment, taxes, professional licensing, gaming, transportation, insurance, business regulation, information technology, environmental regulation, pharmaceuticals and healthcare. For information on the firm’s principals and clients visit MCA’s website, www.maniscanning.com. 

Intern Qualifications

Applicant must be self-motivated; possess a level of maturity and interest necessary to complete assignments with little supervision; and possess good writing, communication, and computer skills. Knowledge of state issues and structure is a plus for this position. MCA’s office and the General Assembly buildings are located in downtown Annapolis.  Walking from MCA’s office to the General Assembly and government buildings will be required. 

Schedule

The internship begins in early January just prior to the beginning of the General Assembly Session through mid-April. The General Assembly is in session from January 8, 2020 to April 6, 2020. A training day will be scheduled prior to the first day of the session. The intern will work at least 20 hours a week and it's preferred that the intern work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but other schedules may be considered. 

Responsibilities

• Assist MCA lobbyists and staff with preparation and delivery of testimony and materials
• Assist with signing up MCA lobbyists and other specified individuals to testify at bill hearings
• Perform bill research as necessary, which may include retrieving relevant information from bill files in Senate and House Committees or the Legislative Services Library
• Assist lobbyists with tracking legislation, by producing reports and tracking bill hearing dates, budget hearing dates, and other important meeting dates on calendars
• Attend public bill hearings and budget hearings as needed taking notes of key relevant points mentioned during the hearings and sharing information with MCA lobbyists
• Other necessary duties as assigned

Compensation

A stipend comparable to that of the General Assembly internship program will be offered.

How to Apply

The GVPT department has a relationship with this firm and they want to fill this position with a GVPT student. If you are interested in applying for the internship, please submit a cover letter and resume to Rachel Vierling at rvierlin@umd.edu by October 22, 2019. Please contact Rachel if you have any questions.