Policy Intern (Fall 2026)

Policies & Advocacy

• Takes notes during meetings, webinars, and coalition calls, and manages follow-up action items
• Provides administrative support to the Policy Director, including scheduling and correspondence
• Attends and helps coordinate meetings, coalition calls, actions alerts, and webinars
• Supports engagement with youth and young adults interested in advocacy and policy work
• Contributes to the newsletter, including drafting and compiling content
• Supports other policy and advocacy projects as they arise

Qualifications

• All applicants must be currently enrolled in, or have previously attended, a U.S. based college or university
• Interest in public policy, advocacy, and/or youth engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and note-taking abilities
• Able to manage multiple tasks and follow through independently
• Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, including young people

Eligibility Requirements

• All applicants must be currently enrolled in, or have previously attended, a U.S. based college or university
• All applicants must be able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding
• All applicants must be able to complete the entirety of the internship program during the listed dates in the job description

Pay & Schedule

Paid at $18 per hour

Remote, with an anticipated start date of September 14th, 2026 and an anticipated end date of December 4th, 2026. Minimum of 20 hours a week, set a consistent work schedule between 9:00am and 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.