Graduate Policy Intern

Women In Need, Inc. • New York, NY

2h • $0 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Win, the largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in New York City, is committed to transforming the lives of homeless families and their children. Our mission is to provide safe housing, critical services, and innovative programs to help families regain independence and ensure a brighter future for their children. The Public Policy and Strategy Department at Win is seeking a dedicated Graduate Policy Intern to support our ongoing policy research and advocacy efforts. The intern will work closely with our dynamic team to contribute to systemic reforms that address the root causes of homelessness and improve services for families facing housing instability. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in policy analysis, advocacy, and campaign development in a fast-paced and impactful environment. The internship pays $20/hour for up to 10-15 hours of work per week. Day-to-day work can be done in our office in lower Manhattan or a combination of remote/in-office.

Requirements

• Pursuing a graduate degree, preferably in public policy, social work, urban studies, or a related field.
• Familiarity with policy issues impacting families experiencing homelessness.
• Strong writing, communication, and research skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and online communication tools.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing advocacy campaigns targeting key policymakers, informed by the experiences of Win residents.
• Collaborate with Win residents and staff to identify and document new challenges faced by homeless service providers and those experiencing homelessness.
• Assist in creating and refining policy briefs, research papers, and presentations by providing content, proofreading, and verifying research.
• Conduct thorough literature reviews to ensure that Win’s policy positions are evidence-based and data-informed.
• Work with the Research Team to integrate Win data into advocacy strategies.
• Track media, mailing lists, and publications to keep the policy team informed of relevant developments in policy, research, and politics.
• Help build and maintain a comprehensive library of key research and create monthly newsletters highlighting new findings.
• Represent Win in advocacy coalitions by attending meetings and contributing to discussions.
• Provide general administrative support to the policy team as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern