Fall National Affairs Intern

ADL•Washington, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

ADL's National Affairs team is looking for a dynamic intern to join us from September 14 to December 18, 2026. The National Affairs Intern will work across the team supporting Federal Affairs, Community Mobilization & Volunteer Engagement, the Ronald Birnbaum Center for Combatting Antisemitism in Education (CCAE), and the Ratings and Assessments Institute (RAI). The intern will support initiatives on each team that address antisemitism and extremism across all levels of government and various public sectors. Projects may involve research, tracking, advocacy support, correspondence writing, database management, meeting preparation, and other duties as assigned. This is a part-time internship requiring a commitment of 15 hours per week. This internship can be remote or in-person in Washington, D.C. Application portals will close at 12PM ET on August 14th, 2026. ADL will confirm the selected candidates by mid-August.

Requirements

Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
Passion for non-profit work.
Desire to start building career within non-profit sector.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong research skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to ADL’s mission.
Discretion when dealing with sensitive issues.
Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Assist with federal affairs work by monitoring congressional activities, helping draft advocacy materials, and supporting outreach to elected officials
Contribute to the Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education by researching educational policies, helping develop advocacy strategies, and supporting initiatives to address antisemitism in K-12 schools and on college campuses
Conduct research on antisemitism in various sectors to support policy development and advocacy efforts
Draft correspondence, talking points, and other materials for meetings with government officials and community stakeholders
Assist with community mobilization and volunteer engagement efforts