Public Policy Internship
Public Policy Internship
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Department: Public Policy Team
Position: Public Policy Intern
Reporting to: Policy & Grassroots Coordinator
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
A note to candidates:a resume cover letter and writing sample is required for your application. Please attach the following materials at: you are applying through Indeed: Please complete the application there first and upload the document(s) you are able per the site. For any additional documents you need to include for your application to be considered please reach out to and we will upload your documents to your submitted application on our end.
Our policy department advocates for an improved response to sexual violence including through the criminal justice legal healthcare and social services systems in order to ensure survivors receive the justice and care they deserve. We monitor policies legislation and regulations which impact victims of sexual violence. In addition we work with Congress and state legislatures to promote laws dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault. The Policy Intern can be a full or part time position with the standard number of hours set between 20-40 hours per week.
Position Description:
The Policy Intern provides essential research and fact gathering concerning a wide range of sexual violence issues. The Intern will also be expected to draft materials as needed including memoranda and research papers and may be asked to review policy documents. This internship will focus on federal and state legislative advocacy. In addition the intern will assist RAINNs Policy Team in their general work with Congressional and state legislative offices.
General Responsibilities:
- Support and assist staff in their correspondence with governmental agencies and Congressional and state legislative offices;
- Provide the policy department with general research and relevant facts regarding sexual assault issues;
- Help drafting memorandum policy statements and letters to government officials as needed;
- Assist with administrative and data input tasks as needed;
- Assist in updating and establishing tools for disseminating policy resources including database materials.
- Track and monitor legislation in all 50 states.
Desired Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate or graduate student (required qualification);
- Must be 18 years of age or older;
- Strong writing research analytical and organizational skills;
- Strong interest in policy work;
- Demonstrated interest in the issue of sexual violence;
- Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Gmail Calendar Drive Docs Sheets Slides Forms) with demonstrated ability to effectively utilize these tools for communication collaboration organization and data management;
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude;
- Must complete and pass a criminal background check administered by RAINN.
Employment Type
Intern
