REQ-240143 Government Relations Intern

At Enact Mortgage Insurance (Nasdaq: ACT), we understand that there’s no place like home. That’s why we bring our deep expertise, insightful offerings, and extra mile service to work every day to help lenders put more people in homes and keep them there.
 

WHY WORK AT ENACT
• We have a real impact on the lives of the people we serve
• We work on challenging and rewarding projects
• We give back to the communities where we live
 

POSITION TITLE
Internship Development Program – Government Relations Intern
 

THE PROGRAM
Enact’s Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in achieving business results while developing technical and professional skills. Enact invests time, energy, and resources to create a worthwhile summer experience. Interns work on meaningful business projects, but beyond that, they network directly with leaders throughout the company (all the way up to the CEO), attend teambuilding events with their internship cohort, connect with the community through volunteer opportunities, and attend professional development workshops. It’s a unique experience that helps interns develop a network of peers and mentors who act as a constant source of engagement and guidance both during and after the summer.
 

YOUR ROLE
In addition to the multiple weekly events attended by all interns, you’ll work alongside industry experts for a 12-week internship beginning May 13. You will be part of the Government & Industry Relations (GIR) department reporting to the Manager, Government & Industry Relations and Enact PAC Director. As an intern of the GIR team, you will provide key support to help advance Enact’s public policy priorities in Washington, D.C. You will have the opportunity to meet with lawmakers, attend congressional hearings, meet industry personnel, and attend other meetings and political events. The main job functions for this internship will include: 1) office management; 3) Enact Political Action Committee (PAC) coordination; and 3) legislative, regulatory and other advocacy support to advance Enact’s public policy priorities. You will gain insight, knowledge, and valuable skills in a fast-paced Washington office. Enact GIR works with Congress, the Administration, industry partners and consumer groups to advance policy that helps Americans fulfill the dream of homeownership.
 

Responsibilities include:
(Responsibilities could be updated or amended)
 

Office Management
• Assist with management of DC office by ensuring office operations and procedures are organized, visitors are logged, and office maintenance is upheld
• Assist in managing department budgets, work with internal finance to plan and carryout expenditures
• Manage calendars and expenses
• Coordinate with department vendors and consultants

PAC Coordination
• Assist in developing and executing initiatives for the Enact PAC at the direction of the PAC Director
• Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of Enact PAC including, but not limited to, processing contributions, recordkeeping in accordance with the Federal Election Commission guidelines, drafting communications, managing the disbursement budget, official reporting, and updating and maintaining PAC records
• Working with vendors, candidate teams and fundraisers to carryout PAC operations
 

Advocacy Support
• Attend meetings, congressional hearing and other political events
• Conduct research and monitor relevant legislation to keep the government & industry relations team informed of industry activity and policy developments impactful to our business
• Develop content or assist with editing for advocacy efforts and other communications
• Be a strong representative for Enact in Washington
• Identify opportunities to build upon or create new relationships and alliances advance Enact’s policy priorities
 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
• Current sophomore or junior
• 1-3 years of work or internship experience
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Desire to work in government relations, Capitol Hill, Administration or political campaigns
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outgoing with strong interpersonal skills
 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Desire to work in the insurance, banking, or financial services industries
• Previous government relations, government, or political internship experience
 

LOCATION Enact Satellite Office – Washington, D.C. (hybrid schedule)
 

COMPANY 

Enact is a leading publicly traded U.S. private mortgage insurance provider, offering borrower-centric products that enable lenders and other partners across the U.S. to help people responsibly achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership. By empowering customers and their borrowers, Enact seeks to positively impact the lives of those in the communities in which it serves in a sustainable way. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, we play an active role in supporting a healthier Triangle community. We also support our colleagues’ philanthropic efforts in their home communities across the U.S. Enact values all perspectives, characteristics and experiences, and DEI remains at the forefront of what we do. We strive to create an environment where employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and their customers. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.