Arlington, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
Job DetailsJob Location: ARLINGTON, VA 22201External Relations Intern: Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid) Full-time internship (40 hours/week preferred – a minimum of 24 hours/week required) with an anticipated durat…
Skills: Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Project Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States · On-site
These roles are responsible for conducting experiments and analyses in laboratory settings to investigate scientific questions in fields like biology, chemistry, and physics. Laboratory researchers design and execute exp…
Skills: Behavioral Testing, Drug Administration, Tissue Dissection, Genotyping, Immunohistochemistry
Henrico County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$24/hr
City : Sandston State : Virginia (US-VA) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 46788 A Day in the Life: Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance to company and plant policies and procedures. …
Skills: Analytical Testing, Food Safety Inspections, Calibration, FSMA Documentation, Organoleptic Evaluation
Glade Spring, Virginia, United States · On-site
$54k–$79k/yr
Job Posting End Date 07-30-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date Job Summary Under close supervision and oversight, the Environmental Technician Associate is responsible for t…
Skills: Environmental Inspections, Data Management, Environmental Compliance, Reporting, Hazardous Materials Transportation
Alexandria, Virginia, United States · On-site
$137k–$228k/yr
Salary StatementEstimated Starting Salary Range: USD $136,850.00/Yr. - USD $228,100.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and ali…
Skills: Budget Management, Financial Planning, Program Management, Contractor Assessment, DFAR Regulations
Denver, Colorado, United States · On-site
$219k–$296k/yr
Application deadline: Jul 26, 2026 We are looking for an experienced Sr. Manager, Applied Science to own technical vision and roadmaps, drive innovation at AWS scale, and lead a team of applied scientists working at the …
Skills: Predictive Modeling, Automated Reasoning, Neurosymbolic AI, Java, C++
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: Our consultants on the Defense & Security AI & Data team help clients maximize the value…
Skills: Power BI, Python, Data Visualization, Dashboard Development, Data Cleaning
Elkton, Virginia, United States · On-site
$173k–$273k/yr
Job Description At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company, using the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. We are at the forefront of res…
Skills: API Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Acumen, Capacity Planning, Capital Planning
Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site
Title: PT - Grounds Maintenance Technician State Role Title: Trades Technician I Hiring Range: $18.00/Hour Pay Band: 1 Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia Location: Broad Street Station Agency Website: https://smv.org…
Skills: Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Equipment Operation, Plant Care, Debris Removal
Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in Charlottesville, VA. This role is ideal for a personal trainer, exercise sci…
Skills: Group Exercise Leadership, Personal Training, Fall Prevention, Functional Fitness, Relationship Building
Elkton, Virginia, United States · On-site
$173k–$273k/yr
Job Description At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company, using the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. We are at the forefront of res…
Skills: Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Acumen, GMP Compliance, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence
Fairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$128k–$237k/yr
Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineering - MEMS Subject Matter Expert Job Code: 37521 Job Location: Herndon, VA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other F…
Skills: MEMS Design, Microfabrication, Silicon Photonics, PIC Technology, Cleanroom Operations
Difficult Run, Virginia, United States · On-site
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in Charlottesville, VA. This role is ideal for a personal trainer, exercise sci…
Skills: Group Exercise Leadership, Personal Training, Fall Prevention, Functional Fitness, Relationship Building
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$27/hr
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improv…
Skills: Venipuncture, Capillary Techniques, Specimen Collection, Data Entry, Billing Processing
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$110k–$140k/yr
A Machine Learning Engineer who will innovate and deliver valuable AI and ML solutions as part of ML team. Responsible for development, integration, delivery, and support of ML solutions, this individual must be a self-d…
Skills: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AWS, Python, Java
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States · On-site
Position Description Summary: APT Research is hiring a Software Assurance Engineer for our SMAS III contract. This position supports the ARES Safety and Mission Assurance Support (SMAS) III contract to provide onsite sof…
Skills: Software Safety Engineering, Hazard Analysis, NASA Standards, Verification & Validation, Requirements Traceability
Newport News, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$45k–$64k/yr
At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter. The good…
Skills: Machinery Repair, Machinery Alignment, Machining, System Monitoring, Vacuum Systems Maintenance
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
Therapist IIJob Code: BH1200 PRN Position Looking for a Therapist 1 or 2. Requirements for Therapist 1 (BH1100): Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Counseling or Psychology. Applicants who plan to obtain post-graduat…
Skills: Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Discharge Planning, Psychiatric Diagnosis
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$39/hr–$53/hr
Play a critical role in stabilizing and advancing the recovery of patients with complex neurologic conditions in a highly specialized care environment. In the Neuro Intermediate Care Unit, your expertise bridges the gap …
Skills: Neurologic Assessment, Critical Thinking, Patient Education, Bedside Care, Clinical Judgment
Chantilly, Virginia, United States · On-site
$62k–$141k/yr
Missile and Air Defense Intelligence Analyst The Opportunity: Leverage intelligence research experience and foreign conventional missile knowledge to perform threat analysis and characterization. In partnership with Defe…
Skills: All-source Intelligence Analysis, Threat Characterization, Foreign Conventional Missile Knowledge, GEOINT, SIGINT
Arlington, Virginia, United States • Hybrid
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The intern will perform administrative tasks, conduct small research projects, and assist in preparing materials for meetings with legislators and coalition members. Responsibilities also include tracking legislation, recording meeting notes in Salesforce, and supporting media needs.
Applicants must be a current college student or a recent graduate with strong communication and organizational skills. A genuine interest in classical liberal ideas and free-market research is required.
Job DetailsJob Location: ARLINGTON, VA 22201External Relations Intern:
Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
Full-time internship (40 hours/week preferred – a minimum of 24 hours/week required) with an anticipated duration from mid-September through the end of November 2026. Compensation is $15/hour.
The intern will learn about federal and state external relations as well as the Mercatus Center’s mission and classical liberalism.
External Relations administrative tasks and small research projects.
Assist with preparation for meetings with legislators and coalition members as well as conferences.
Draft emails sharing published research and analysis.
Assist with preparing one pagers and other External Relations correspondence.
Attend External Relations events as well as events held by coalition members.
Assist with record keeping by taking notes on meetings with legislators and organizational partners and recording them in Salesforce.
Tracking relevant legislation and hearings.
Assist with media needs for the organization’s Strategic Engagement Team.
Must be a college student or recent college graduate.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while taking direction and incorporating feedback.
Genuine interest in classical liberal ideas, free-market research, and the institutions that allow people and communities to thrive.
Please submit your cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should indicate your interest in the Mercatus Center’s mission.
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is where top classical liberal scholars solve real-world challenges. Grounded in the tradition of market-oriented thinking and classical liberal ideas, we equip high-agency talent to apply bold ideas that shape institutions, inform policy, and help people flourish.
The Mercatus Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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We build and maintain a vibrant community of in-house and external scholars dedicated to market-oriented thinking and classical liberal principles. We mentor and train up-and-coming scholars and thinkers who will generate ideas and influence society’s key institutions. A university-based research center, Mercatus advances knowledge about how markets work to improve people’s lives by training graduate students, conducting research, and applying economics to offer solutions to society’s most pressing problems. Our mission is to generate knowledge and understanding of the institutions that affect the freedom to prosper and to find sustainable solutions that overcome the barriers preventing individuals from living free, prosperous, and peaceful lives.
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