Congressional Relations & Social Impact Intern 2027

National Partnership for Women & Families • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that advocates for equity for women and families, including equal pay, paid leave, affordable health care, and reproductive care. The organization advocates on Capitol Hill and for federal policy change.

The Congressional Relations & Social Impact Intern joins a fast-paced team advancing the National Partnership’s health and economic justice priorities in Congress and with the business community. The internship runs from January through May, with flexible start and end dates confirmed before the intern’s first day. It is based in Washington, D.C., and uses a hybrid office arrangement. Interns must be located in the DC/DMV area and able to commute to the Washington, D.C. office on required in-person days. Full-time interns work from the office at least four times per month; part-time interns do so at least twice per month. In-office days are scheduled in advance, and the role is not fully remote.

Interns may work part-time, 15–25 hours per week, or full-time, 26–37.50 hours per week. They must maintain a consistent, preset weekly schedule during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. The internship is intended to develop skills for work in advocacy. Interns have access to a computer in the office and are generally expected to use their own computer when working remotely.

The National Partnership has a 50-person staff and describes its culture as collaborative and collegial. Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their start date and to remain up to date with recommended vaccines as soon as eligible, unless an exemption for a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.

Requirements

• Strong writing, communication, research, and computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Significant degree of organization.
• High level of interest and passion for gender equity and the federal legislative process.
• Must be based in the DC/DMV area during the internship and able to reasonably commute to the Washington, D.C. office for required in-person days.
• Must commit to a consistent preset weekly schedule during regular business hours; the role is not designed for intermittent or short-interval availability.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start date and up to date with recommended vaccines as soon as eligible, unless an exemption is granted.
• The application screener asks whether candidates are rising juniors or seniors in college or above, including graduate students and people who have already graduated; this is presented as a screener question, not a stated qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legislative research and tracking.
• Help manage the Congressional tracking platform.
• Prepare for meetings with members of Congress and the business community.
• Compile news clips and review Congressional hearing schedules.
• Attend or watch Congressional hearings and write summaries.
• Draft correspondence, corporate meeting and event briefs, and materials for a variety of audiences.
• Attend briefings and meetings with members of the National Partnership’s Business Working Group for Gender Equity and other events on Capitol Hill.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed