International Policy Research Intern

Bread For The World, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bread for the World is seeking an International Policy Research Intern in Washington, DC to support the Policy and Research Institute’s international portfolio on hunger policy research, writing, and advocacy. The internship offers hands-on experience with policy analysis and coalition work.

The position is part-time (22.5 hours per week), based in Washington, DC, reporting to the Senior International Policy Advisor. Fall 2026 term, apply by Sept. 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA or BS degree in public policy or related areas of study.
• Experience in writing, research, and support preparations for external engagements related to these topics.
• Interests in researching international hunger hot spots, global school meals, child nutrition and global food security.
• Openness to present findings to various audiences.
• Social media savvy.
• Willingness to learn.
• Commitment to the mission of Bread for the World.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the hunger impacts of international policies.
• Research, writing and analysis of policies and programs pertinent to the PRI international portfolio.
• Schedule Hill meetings.
• Participate in advocacy coalitions and appropriations meetings.
• Work on additional projects as requested.

Skills

BA or BS in public policy

Writing experience

Research experience

Public hunger policy interest

Ability to present findings

Social media savvy

Willingness to learn

Commitment to mission

Education

BA or BS in public policy

Job description

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International Policy Research Intern

Intern Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $17.50 To $18.00 Hourly

Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger. Our mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world.The Karen Sue Smith and Rose DiMartino Internship Program enables you to contribute your efforts to this mission while benefiting from opportunities for supervised learning, personal development, and gain work experience.

DEPARTMENT: Policy and Research Institute (PRI)

REPORTS TO: Senior International Policy Advisor

SEMESTER: Fall (Sept. - Dec. 2026)

SCHEDULE: Part Time: 22.5 hours per week

APPLY BY: Sept. 4th 2026

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The intern will support Bread PRI’s International portfolio , especially policies and programs related to global hunger, malnutrition, and international assistance. Primary responsibilities for this role will include a combination of the following:

• Research and analyze the hunger impacts of international policies.
• Research, writing and analysis of policies and programs pertinent to the PRI international portfolio.
• Schedule Hill meetings.
• Participate in advocacy coalitions and appropriations meetings.
• Work on additional projects as requested.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Pursuing a BA or BS degree in public policy or related areas of study.
• Experience in writing, research, and support preparations for external engagements related to these topics.
• Interests in researching international hunger hot spots, global school meals, child nutrition and global food security.
• Openness to present findings to various audiences.
• Social media savvy.
• Willingness to learn.
• Commitment to the mission of Bread for the World.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ISSUES

• This internship is based in Washington, DC.
• Bread is a hybrid organization.

CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS

Bread is committed to advancing racial equity externally and internally, all staff members play a vital role. In the course of our work, each staff person should work to apply a racial equity lens to their work and practices; and participate in racial equity on-going training. Bread is also committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

OUR VALUES

• We value our faith. Our faith in Christ compels us to love our neighbors near and far and is the foundation for our hope, story, mission, and values.
• We value human flourishing. We believe that every human being, created in the image of God, has inherent dignity that affords an opportunity to thrive in relationship with God, self, neighbor, and the environment; and to access enough nutritious food for good health.
• We value justice. We seek to establish effective systems, structures, and policies that affirm equality and advance equity among all human beings to alleviate hunger and poverty.
• We value courage and prophetic voice. In a spirit of wisdom and love, we will be bold in articulating and pursuing our vision of a world without hunger.
• We value nonpartisanship. We believe that effective and sustainable public policies are made when, in good faith, we employ a civil and bipartisan approach to develop and implement laws and programs to achieve our mission.
• We value collaboration. We believe in working alongside and building community with a diversity of churches, interfaith communities, institutions, and individuals, including people experiencing hunger, to achieve our mission.
• We value impact. We strive for excellence in our work and hold ourselves and our nation’s leaders accountable in the pursuit of public policies that render measurable results and meaningful change for people everywhere affected by hunger.

DISCLAIMER

Background and reference checks will be conducted on all final candidates. The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.