External Affairs Intern
About The Position
The Hub Project is accepting applications for an internship on the External Affairs team, which supports our campaigns through three core functions: Federal Affairs, Strategic Communications, and Partnerships. The intern will help the team build and maintain relationships with congressional offices, develop messaging and rapid response materials, and coordinate with allied organizations and coalition partners. Our work leverages a mix of grassroots organizing, research, and paid media tactics to advance our goals and those of our allies. We work in a fast-paced environment, so the right person for this internship is comfortable managing shifting priorities and deadlines.
Requirements
- Skilled researcher and writer with the ability to distill and explain complex policies for a broad audience
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Effective multitasker with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Works well in a collaborative team environment
- Centers people and relationships in their work, leading with empathy and compassion.
Nice To Haves
- Professional or educational experience researching and tracking specific legislation
- Experience working on progressive issue campaigns or at advocacy organizations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the status and movement of federal, state, or local legislation using dedicated tracking software
- Research assigned policy topics, summarize findings, and draft clear memos or one-pagers for internal stakeholders
- Schedule and staff meetings with Congressional offices, committee staff, coalition partners, and federal agency officials
- Attend legislative hearings, write summary reports, and assist with the logistics of policy briefings or advocacy events
- Attend coalition calls, meetings, and events and provide internal report outs
- Maintain and update contact lists for elected officials, coalition partners, consultants, and other key stakeholders
- Assist with drafting external communications, including but not limited to press releases, newsletters, and coalition emails/communications
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health leave to accrue at a rate of 3.33 hours per pay period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
