Policy & Trustee Affairs Intern (DC)

Reason Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Stand Together Fellowships, in partnership with the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), seeks a Spring 2027 TGA Intern based in Washington, DC. The intern supports the Trustee & Government Affairs department, drafting correspondence and policy statements while maintaining networks of university trustees and officials.

The role is Washington, DC based with possible hybrid arrangements for exceptional applicants; commuting to the ACTA office is required.

Qualifications

• Early-career professionals and students are encouraged to apply.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work with national networks of trustees and officials.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, policy statements, and publication materials directed to higher education stakeholders.
• Assist with constituent outreach to trustees, governors, policymakers and leaders.
• Research higher education policy issues in response to inquiries.
• Maintain ACTA’s database of over 23,000 trustees.
• Provide operational, logistical, and research support for events and board seminars.

Skills

Draft correspondence

Policy research

Constituent outreach

Database management

Event coordination

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate/Law student

Job description

Stand Together Fellowships, in partnership with the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), seeks a Spring 2027 TGA Intern based in Washington, DC. The intern supports the Trustee & Government Affairs department, drafting correspondence and policy statements while maintaining networks of university trustees and officials.

The role is Washington, DC based with possible hybrid arrangements for exceptional applicants; commuting to the ACTA office is required.