Advocacy Intern (SCAN)

Save the Children US•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the SCAN Intern, you will be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in an Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s degree program, or have graduated within 6 months of the start date.
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities.
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

Excellent writing and research skills.
Strong interest in global development, humanitarian, and/or domestic policy issues.
Demonstrated success providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Data entry
Participate in weekly staff meetings and assisting with resulting projects
Support resource creation for legislative and electoral campaigns
Support logistics and materials for events as needed
Support the Student Engagement Team’s work with STC & SCAN clubs in high schools and colleges across the country
Supporting state grassroots activities, which could include working with volunteers, community engagement and/or event turnout
Other projects as assigned

Benefits

Professional Development
Hands-on experience working on high-impact global initiatives
Structured skill development and engagement program (SME trainings, social mixers and LinkedIn Learning courses)
Access to mentorship from experienced leaders in humanitarian and nonprofit sectors
Opportunities to present your work and insights to leadership
Deep Connections & Collaboration
Build authentic relationships with a diverse, mission-driven cohort of colleagues and fellow interns
Join a community that values inclusion, belonging and collective success
Agile Work Environment
Hybrid and flexible working models that support autonomy and innovation
Agile team structures that allow you to contribute ideas and implemented them
Trust-based culture focused on outcomes, not just hours
Purpose-Driven Work
Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives—your work directly contributes to global change
Opportunity to align your personal values with your professional journey and share with mutually invested colleagues.