Benenson Strategy Group - Interns

Benenson Strategy Group, a strategic research and consulting firm in New York City, is looking to hire several interns for the summer of 2005.

Company Background
The Benenson Strategy Group is a strategic research and consulting firm founded by Joel Benenson, who has been a pollster and strategist for Democrats, lobbies and unions including Gov. James McGreevey, Rep. Robert Menendez, Mayor Marc Morial of New Orleans, the DCCC and the SEIU. In 1996 he managed the internal polling operation for President Clinton’s polling firm.

In addition, the Benenson Strategy Group conducts strategic research for a diverse roster of non-profit organizations and corporate clients including America Online, Procter & Gamble, J.P. Morgan Chase, Cablevision, Madison Square Garden, VH-1 and The Rockefeller Foundation.

Our research techniques include a variety of polling (message testing, positioning, benchmarking, tracking), focus groups, customer satisfaction surveys and in-depth interviews.

Job Description: Intern
BSG is a small firm, which means interns get very involved in projects and hands-on training with the senior staff. We are growing, and graduating seniors would certainly be considered for full time employment after their internship.

Responsibilities would include:
· Conducting background research on candidates/issues/companies
· Data entry and analysis
· Assisting analysts to write memos and develop presentations for clients

The ideal candidate would demonstrate:
· A sincere interest in both politics and corporate strategy/ communications
· Attention to detail and strong work ethic
· Strong analytical abilities both quantitative and strategic
· Well-developed writing skills

Salary and Hours
Interns are expected to work for a minimum of 10 12 weeks during the summer months. Working hours are from Monday Friday, 9:30 am 6:30 pm. Interns will be paid $10/hour.

To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to sramadas@bsgco.com. Final deadline for applications is Friday March 4 at 5 pm. Interviews will be held in the month of March. Applicants will notified by early April.