Public Affairs Internship Opportunity

23 November 2016 - by Jonathan Finlay


Are you interested in gaining experience in public affairs?

Stratagem offers three-month, full-time internship opportunities throughout the year to graduates interested in a career in public affairs.

As a member of the Stratagem team, interns gain first-hand experience of working in public affairs on a range of projects in a busy consultancy. Many of our interns have used their time at Stratagem to forge successful careers in the public affairs profession, and past alumni of the programme include current staff.

Essential criteria:

  • Good research, writing and communication skills;

  • Degree educated;

  • Keen interest in politics and public affairs;

  • Knowledge of Northern Ireland structures of governance;

  • Ability to demonstrate one’s initiative, have a professional attitude and a keen desire to learn new skills.

This placement is on an expenses-only basis, with lunch and public transport costs reimbursed.

We are now accepting applications for our next intake which will commence in January. If you wish to be considered for the internship, please send a CV and cover letter to internship@stratagem-ni.com by 9th December 2016. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Thursday 15 December.