Spring 2027 National Affairs Intern

ADL; Washington; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ADL's National Affairs internship offers hands-on experience supporting federal affairs, policy research, and advocacy across multiple government levels. You will assist with conventions, draft talking points, and help manage databases while collaborating with ADL subject matter experts.

The role provides practical, hands-on exposure to policy research, outreach, and program support within a mission-driven nonprofit environment. Hybrid work with on-site Washington, DC presence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct policy research and data gathering.
• Ability to draft correspondence and talking points for meetings with stakeholders.
• Proficiency with basic office software (MS Word, Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal affairs work by supporting congressional and advocacy activities.
• Contribute to policy research and analysis on key projects for ADL centers.
• Support Hazak: Jewish Venture Accelerator programming.
• Assist with volunteer mobilization efforts and initiatives.
• Conduct research to support policy development and advocacy efforts.
• Draft correspondence and materials for meetings with stakeholders.
• Help monitor initiatives and manage relevant databases.

Skills

Strong research

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ADL’s National Affairs team is looking for a dynamic intern to join us from January 18 to May 21 , 2027.The National Affairs Intern will work across the department supporting initiatives that address antisemitism, extremism, hate crimes, and civil rights issues across multiple levels of government and various sectors of American public life. Projects may involve policy research, legislative tracking, advocacy support, correspondence writing, database management, material preparation, and other duties as assigned.

Application portals will close at 3 PM ET on November 30th, 2026.

Requirements

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
• Passion for non-profit work
• Desire to start building career within non-profit sector

Responsibilities

• Assist with federal affairs work by supporting congressional and advocacy activities
• Contribute to the Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education and Ratings and Assessments Institute by supporting researching and analysis on key projects
• Work with Hazak: Jewish Venture Accelerator to support programming
• Assist with volunteer mobilization efforts and initiatives
• Conduct research to support policy development and advocacy efforts
• Draft correspondence, talking points, and other materials for meetings with stakeholders
• Help with monitoring key initiatives and work and contribute to database management

Skills/Attributes

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to ADL’s mission.
• Discretion when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Compensation and Hours

• This internship is paid $18.40.
• The internship is 15 hours per week.

Location

• This internship will be hybrid, with on-site presence required in Washington, DC.

What will you do during this internship?

• You will learn about real-life decision-making challenges and help us develop real-time solutions.
• You will have the opportunity to present your work at internal forums within ADL.
• You will have practical, hands‑on experience with policy research, legislative tracking, advocacy support, correspondence writing, database management, and material preparation.
• Collaborate with, meet and learn from ADL subject matter experts at all levels and become familiar with the varied work we do to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all.”

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department [e-mail].

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.

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, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.