Domestic Government Relations Intern

Bread For The World, Inc • Washington, DC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger. Our mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. The Karen Sue Smith and Rose DiMartino Internship Program enables you to contribute your efforts to this mission while benefiting from opportunities for supervised learning, personal development, and gain work experience.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BA or BS degree with some prior office work experience.
• Experience or basic knowledge of domestic nutrition issues Bread focuses on.
• Strong relationship, administrative and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written, oral, and electronic)
• Be detail-oriented, flexible, organized and able to meet deadlines working in groups as well as individually.
• Ability to think critically about complex issues.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite, database software and Internet.
• Willingness to learn.
• Commitment to the mission of Bread for the World

Nice To Haves

• Prior Hill internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track relevant bills as they are introduced and move through congress.
• Monitor relevant committee hearings and markups, as well as House and Senate floor activity when there is debate on Bread's issues.
• Support lobby meeting scheduling by corresponding with congressional office staff to find available meeting times.
• Attend coalition meetings and congressional advocacy meetings.
• Provide background research on Bread issues, congressional offices, etc.
• Participating in department meetings
• Work on additional projects as requested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree