Policy Intern

AAUW; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. The internship supports our Policy and Member Advocacy Department by tracking and analyzing federal legislation on gender equity in education, women’s economic security, and civil rights.

The internship runs for 12 weeks in a hybrid office environment in Washington, DC. The internship offers paid work at $19/hour with a commitment of 20-28 hours per week, aligning with core business hours (9am–5pm ET) and two days

Qualifications

• Strong writing and research abilities are required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and draft content for fact sheets, action alerts, briefing materials, talking points, newsletters, and social media.
• Outreach to volunteers and partners in support of advocacy and voter engagement.
• Attend coalition meetings, congressional hearings, and related events.
• Other related activities as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Time management

Initiative

Education

Pursuing degree or recent grad

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Our dedicated staff serves a diverse community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

Undergraduate or Graduate Policy Internship

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) seeks a motivated college student or recent graduate to join a passionate team for a paid internship with the Policy and Member Advocacy Department. The policy team tracks and analyzes federal legislation on gender equity in education, women’s economic security, and civil rights.

The internship will support our work to advance federal legislation and serve as a resource to our members advocacy engagement. The internship runs for 12 weeks and operates in a hybrid office environment in Washington, DC.

• Conduct research and draft content for fact sheets, action alerts, briefing materials, talking points, newsletter articles, and social media;
• Outreach to volunteers and partners in support of our advocacy and voter engagement work;
• Attend relevant coalition meetings, congressional hearings, and other related events;
• Other related activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Interest in women’s equity and commitment to inclusion and equity;
• Interest in public policy, advocacy, and communications;
• Strong writing, and research skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative and seek direction as needed;
• Strong and demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite;
• Current pursuance of an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, or recent graduate.

Compensation and Location

• Interns are paid $19/hour. We are looking for a commitment of 20-28 hours per week. The typical length of an internship is 12 weeks.
• Interns are expected to work during our core business hours (9am to 5pm ET).
• The internship operates in a hybrid office environment with two days per week in the Washington, DC, office.
• Interns will have access to a computer when working in the office and will be provided a laptop for remote work

Since 1881, AAUW has been one of the nation’s leading voices promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW has a nationwide network of members, donors, and advocates across the United States, as well as 700 local branches and more than 450 college and university partners . Since AAUW’s founding over 140 years ago, we have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. AAUW’s commitment to educational equity is reflected in our research, policy work, national partnerships, and programming.

The AAUW office is located near the McPherson Square Metro station in Washington, D.C.