Public Policy Internship - Summer 2025
Public Policy Internship - Summer 2025
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Location: Washington D.C.
Hours: Full time 40 hours a week / 5 days a week. Our team is in person two standing days per week. The selected intern candidate must be able to be in the office at least part of those two days.
Benefits: A $1500 stipend will be provided.
All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 16 2025.
ABOUT US
Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong smart and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and in communities to provide the mentoring relationships safe spaces and evidencebased programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge skills and confidence to lead change in their lives and affect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. The Girls Inc. Public Policy Office leads this work and helps increase the capacity of our affiliates and girls to engage in advocacy at the federal state and local levels. Together with partners and supporters we are building a new generation of leaders.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
The Public Policy office intern will support the teams work in a variety of ways including:
- Researching and tracking legislation and other policy initiatives affecting girls
- Researching and drafting issue briefs and other policy materials
- Helping to plan and prepare for meetings and other events
- Supporting our grassroots engagement efforts
- Drafting communications to our affiliates and network of supporters (including social media content)
- Drafting action alerts letters and other communications to elected officials and the broader public.
- Representing Girls Inc. are virtual and inperson meetings
- Attending virtual congressional briefings hearings and receptions
- Supporting the Teen Advocacy Council program
Because the DC team is small the intern will have many opportunities to observe and participate in substantive work to implement Girls Inc.s public policy priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least a rising sophomore in college
- Ability to commit 40 hours/5 days per week to the internship on a hybrid (remote and inperson) schedule
- Our team is in person two standing days per week. The intern must be based in the DC area and available to come into the office on those days.
- Demonstrated interest in public policy; nonprofits; advocacy; and/or issues affecting girls and women
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Willingness to challenge yourself and learn new skills
- Passionate about the policy areas on our National Policy and Advocacy Platform
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a cover letter resume and short writing sample (no longer than 12 pages ideally policy or advocacy related) to Hayley Fleming at All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 16 2025.
Girls Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
