Intern, Local Policy
About The Position
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s paid, twelve-week summer program is designed to provide interns with engaging, challenging project-based assignments, cross-team exposure and learning opportunities in a mission-driven environment, working to support their assigned team as well as on a group project with each other. The program will run from June 1–Aug. 21, 2026. The Foundation is seeking an intern to work with its Local Policy team, reporting to a senior associate. The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates should be enrolled in a college or university program, preferably junior or senior standing or enrolled in a post graduate program.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Keen attention to and ability to track and manage details
- Capacity to work well with competing priorities
- Experience crossing boundaries of race, class, ethnic origin and personal philosophy, as well as the capacity to work effectively with a broad range of constituencies
- Strong time-management skills
- Proficiency with databases, Internet and presentation software
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote).
Nice To Haves
- Preferred majors include public administration, political science, social work, human services, sociology, and criminal justice.
Responsibilities
- Assist with research on the policy implications of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies for communities of color
- Assist with grantee data collection and analysis.
- Monitor changes in federal, state, and local legislation as it relates to youth experiencing homelessness and associated funding streams.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
