Policy Team Intern (Fully Remote)

Ballotpedia; United States; Remote; USD 5,500 - 7,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Remote internship

Job summary

Ballotpedia invites applicants to join the Koch Internship Program (KIP), a paid experiential learning opportunity within Ballotpedia's Policy Team.

Interns will research and write on public policy topics, assist with tracking, and participate in planning meetings with experienced staff. Remote work is required, and a reliable computer and internet access are essential.

Qualifications

• Research and write about policy topics for public policy coverage.
• Assist with tracking and conduct detailed policy research.
• Participate in brainstorming and planning meetings with staff.
• Work remotely with a computer and internet access using Google Apps.

Responsibilities

• Research and write about policy topics for public policy coverage.
• Assist with tracking and conduct detailed policy research.
• Participate in brainstorming and planning meetings with staff.
• Ballotpedia interns work remotely, requiring a well-functioning computer and internet access.

Skills

Policy writing

Research

Remote collaboration

Brainstorming

Tools

Google Apps

Job description

• The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program offering professional development and meaningful work at non-profits tackling policy challenges.
• Participants receive a stipend of $5,500 (part-time) or $7,500 (full-time) and must be located in the US.

Role Responsibilities:

• Embedded in the Policy Team, you will work directly with staff writers and researchers on public policy coverage.
• Tasks include researching and writing about policy topics, assisting with tracking, and conducting detailed research.
• You will participate in brainstorming and planning meetings with experienced staff.
• Ballotpedia interns work remotely, requiring a well-functioning computer and internet access.
• The team uses Google Applications, so familiarity is helpful.

Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia is a mission-driven organization providing accurate, relevant, and reliable information about politics, elections, and public policy. They value innovation, humility, and a structure-first mindset, and are committed to closing the ballot information gap for voters.