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Summer 2025 – Strategy & Policy Intern (State Team)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Research & Development
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate with strong research/writing skills, experience in gender justice, and a collaborative mindset. Show creativity, initiative, and excellent organizational abilities.
  • You will maintain a resource hub, research state legislators, monitor policy trends on gender justice, contribute to a newsletter, handle administrative tasks, and assist with additional duties.

Requirements

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate program;
  • Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
  • Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;
  • Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;
  • Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;
  • Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and maintenance of the State Gender Policy Collective’s Resource Hub
  • Support state legislator research and outreach to state legislators and advocacy organizations
  • Monitor policy trends and developments in the states across key gender justice issues, including child care, economic justice, reproductive rights and health care, workplace and education justice, LGBTQI+ rights
  • Contribute to the development and organization of content for the State Gender Policy Collective Newsletter
  • Support administrative tasks, like relationship tracking and scheduling
  • Other related duties as assigned

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship will start on June 2, 2025, and end on August 8, 2025.

Is this internship a paid position?

Yes, this is a paid position with an hourly rate of $17.50.

Where must the intern be located during the internship?

The intern must be located in one of the following states while working: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens is preferred, along with experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and possess strong research and writing skills, as well as excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.

Who will the intern report to?

The intern will report to the State Policy Manager and collaborate closely with the Senior Director of State Policy & Strategy.

Are there any benefits included with this internship?

This position is not eligible for benefits.

How do I apply for this internship?

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the internship.

Are applications accepted until the position is filled?

Yes, applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Does NWLC encourage applications from diverse candidates?

Yes, the National Women’s Law Center values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people with disabilities, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people of color, and veterans.

Justice for her. Justice for all.

Non-profit
Industry
51-200
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The National Women's Law Center is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1972 to advance and protect women's legal rights. The Center focuses on major policy areas of importance to women and their families, including economic security, education, employment and health, with special attention give to the concerns of low-income women.