Advocacy & Policy Intern (Remote in U.S)
About The Position
As a Policy and Legislative Affairs Intern, you will contribute directly to the work of the Advocacy and Policy Team by supporting real projects that impact our organization’s mission to advance effective, evidence-based state policy. You will report to the State & Local Policy Specialist. During this internship, you will focus on the following problem, opportunity, or research question: How can we efficiently and accurately track, vet, and analyze state-level legislation to identify priority trends, risks, and opportunities for engagement? This work will support our strategic priority of strengthening state-level policy tracking and thought leadership and will inform future advocacy strategies, client advisories, and published analyses. You will also: Gain hands-on experience working on meaningful initiatives Develop professional and technical skills Partner with experienced professionals across teams Lead a defined project with measurable outcomes
Requirements
- Prior internships, research projects, volunteer work, or relevant coursework in public policy, political science, environmental policy, public administration, or related fields
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Government, or a related field
- Familiarity with Legislative tracking software (e.g., Quorum or similar platforms)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
- Familiarity with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Written and verbal communication
- Organization and time management
- Research and data interpretation
- Collaboration and adaptability
Responsibilities
- Analyze and support the state legislative tracking and policy review process to improve timeliness, accuracy, and strategic insight
- Conduct research on state-level energy, environmental, and building code legislation and summarize findings for internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with Policy, Communications, and Research teams to gather insights and coordinate deliverables
- Track progress and document work using Quorum and internal project management systems
- Develop reports, presentations, and written materials for leadership and partners
- Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and learning sessions
- Support data collection, evaluation, and quality assurance activities related to legislative tracking
- Contribute to improving internal documentation and workflows for day-to-day operations
- Maintain accurate records of weekly hours worked
- Prepare and deliver a final project/research presentation
Benefits
- Exposure to organizational leadership and cross-functional teams
- Networking opportunities in the built environment and sustainability sectors
- Weekly check-ins with internship supervisor for regular feedback and coaching
- Structured onboarding and training
- Participation in the Intern Showcase
- Remote work flexibility
- Resume-building, portfolio-quality work
- Access to O365 and USGBC/GBCI resources
- Mandatory weekly educational sessions with subject matter experts
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Career Level
Intern
