Legislative Session Intern, Policy Dept. - deadline to apply is Nov 20th

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Inc. • Norcross, GA

3d • $16 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legislative Session Intern supports Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta’s Policy Advocacy team during the 2027 Georgia state legislative session. The team’s priorities include advancing immigrant justice; protecting immigrant and civil rights; affirming democratic values; and protecting voting rights and voter access. The intern reports to the Policy Advocacy Director and will gain experience in state-level legislative advocacy, coalition work, and the organization’s other areas of work. Depending on interest and capacity, the intern may identify a policy interest and complete a deliverable with the Policy Advocacy team’s support.

The internship runs from January through April 2027 and requires 20 hours per week. It is hybrid, with in-person work at the Georgia State Capitol in downtown Atlanta at least one to two days per week during the legislative session, as well as occasional meetings at the organization’s Norcross office. Compensation is $16 per hour for current undergraduate students or people with an undergraduate degree, and $20 per hour for current graduate students or people with a graduate degree. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Ability to commit to the full spring semester internship from January through April 2027.
• Availability to work in person at the Georgia State Capitol in downtown Atlanta at least one to two days per week during the legislative session and occasionally at the Advancing Justice-Atlanta office in Norcross.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive and/or arrange transportation for in-person work responsibilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Policy Advocacy team and other Advancing Justice-Atlanta staff.
• Strong interest in social justice and advancing the rights of immigrant and refugee populations in Georgia and the South.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Current or recent undergraduate or graduate student, with coursework or a degree in public policy, political science, or a similar field.
• Previous experience in state-level legislative advocacy in Georgia.
• Verbal fluency in a language spoken within AAPI and/or AMEMSA communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct issue research, create legislative profiles, and update the Policy Advocacy team’s bill-tracking system in preparation for the 2027 state legislative session.
• Support the Policy Advocacy team in person at the Georgia State Capitol at least one to two days per week during the legislative session.
• Attend assigned committee hearings online or in person and take notes.
• Create accessible, community-facing one-pagers about bills.
• Track bill movement and committee meetings and hearings.
• Help prepare for and support Asian American Advocacy Day on February 11, including serving as a lobby lead.
• Attend weekly policy team meetings and weekly check-ins with project supervisors.
• Work with the Communications team to create legislative-session social media content.
• Support Policy Team members with other tasks as needed.
• Give a final presentation about the internship experience and work.
• Contribute to the creation and collection of knowledge on key legislative issues.
• Assist with planning and coordinating policy events.
• Participate in the organization’s mission to protect the civil rights of AAPI and AMEMSA communities in Georgia.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed