Policy & Advocacy Intern — Hybrid in DC (Paid)

AAUW; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

AAUW invites a motivated college student or recent graduate to join the Policy and Member Advocacy Department for a paid internship in Washington, DC. The role supports federal legislation advocacy on gender equity and women's economic security, with a hybrid schedule of two days in the DC office.

The internship runs for 12 weeks, offering hands-on research, drafting content, and coalition engagement opportunities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and research skills required.
• Interest in women’s equity, public policy, advocacy, and communications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Voter Education Campaigns, researching races and tracking results.
• Draft content for fact sheets, alerts, briefing materials, talking points, newsletters, and social media.
• Reach out to volunteers and partners to support advocacy and voter engagement.

Skills

Writing

Research

Public policy interest

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Pursuing degree or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AAUW invites a motivated college student or recent graduate to join the Policy and Member Advocacy Department for a paid internship in Washington, DC. The role supports federal legislation advocacy on gender equity and women's economic security, with a hybrid schedule of two days in the DC office.

The internship runs for 12 weeks, offering hands-on research, drafting content, and coalition engagement opportunities within a collaborative team.