Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the countrys greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.
Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.
The Policy Intern will partner with members of the policy team to advance the vision of Americans for this role you will work in collaboration with others on the AFP Policy team to inform our policy and litigation priorities. The candidate will work with key partners to provide policy research and writing legislative and litigation tracking and attend events that further the policy priorities of AFP and Stand Together.
Your Responsibilities Include:
Tracking current federal litigation of interest to AFP and Stand Together
Produce policy analysis and research material for internal and external audiences including but not limited to issue summaries advocacy toolstestimony op-eds and other material needed across a wide range of issue sets
Provide project management and organizational support for policy team projects and products
Track and summarize federal and state policy inflection points as needed
Support the grassroots and government affairs teams as opportunities arise (events etc)
Assist with drafting policy products copy editing and research support
Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization:
Strong writing and research skills
Outstanding oral communication skills
Adaptability organizational and problem-solving skills
Proactive communication and high sense of urgency
A firm commitment to advancing a society of equal rights and mutual benefit where people can succeed by creating value for others
What We Offer:
A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans especially the least fortunate
A vision-driven organization of over 1000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others
Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create not a standardized bell curve
Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting
Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed
Commuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programs
Our Values:Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM) a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress such as dignity openness and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial to innovate and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success and that is why were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty dignity respect and sensitivity.
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