Fall 2026 Federal Child Care Intern

National Women's Law Center • Washington, DC

2d • $175 - $175 • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks an undergraduate intern for Fall 2026 to join the Child Care and Income Security team and support the federal child care policy work. The work of the fall federal child care policy intern may include drafting blogs, fact-sheets, and other materials, attending relevant coalition or Hill meetings, supporting research projects, and other tasks as needed. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program and eligible for academic credit. Hours and dates worked may vary depending on school requirements. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program
• Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills
• Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens
• Experience and/or demonstrated interest in child care and early learning
• Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment
• Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
• Eligible for academic credit

Responsibilities

• Draft written materials including blogs, fact-sheets, presentations, and other items as necessary.
• Support or lead in conducting of research relevant to existing projects.
• Attend and summarize relevant meetings, including but not limited to Coalition meetings and meetings on the Hill.
• Research and write a blog post related to child care & early learning policy.
• Other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• The Center will work with the intern to secure academic credit.
• A stipend of $175 per month, prorated, will be provided if allowed by the student’s school.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern