Government Affairs Intern

National Audubon Society • National Audubon Society Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Audubon’s Government Affairs team interacts with leading decisionmakers in Washington, DC and around the country to protect birds and the places they need. The Government Affairs intern is a paid internship opportunity in Washington, DC, for an individual interested in public policy and advocacy. The intern will report to the Government Affairs Project Manager and will work directly with other team members on various research, outreach, and creative projects to advance our key policy priorities. The intern will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of Audubon staff, from policy experts to state and regional staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (a focus in political science, public policy, climate change, environmental studies, social sciences, communications and/or social change a bonus).
• Strong oral and written communication skills; well organized.
• Strong work ethic with exceptional organizational skills and an eye for details.
• Genuine interest in conservation, the mission of the National Audubon Society, and social and environmental justice.
• Adaptable and versatile; able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with InDesign/Canva or other creative software a bonus.
• Have speaking proficiency in Spanish or another language other than English is a bonus.
• Understanding of GIS or other mapping software is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Create and design outreach materials, such as factsheets, to educate key decision-makers and other stakeholders about our policy priorities.
• Provide research assistance as needed to support government affairs work, including researching decision makers, attending briefings and hearings, or reviewing proposed legislation.
• Help with office tasks including assembling briefing folders, preparing mailings, and helping with various tasks for off-site events.

Benefits

• Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:
• Interacting with professional communicators, conservation leaders, and government affairs professionals at Audubon, as well as staff and volunteers across the network.
• Developing tangible achievements and new skills through hands-on work and responsibility in communications and policy.
• Making meaningful contributions to research, special project implementation, and the overall success of Audubon’s policy work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees