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

Asian Americans Advancing Ju • Norcross, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legislative Session Intern will support the Policy Advocacy team during the 2027 Georgia state legislative session, focusing on advancing immigrant justice, protecting immigrant and civil rights, affirming democratic values, and protecting voting rights and voter access. The role offers experience with state-level legislative advocacy and coalition work, as well as opportunities to learn about other areas of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. Depending on interest and capacity, the intern may develop a policy-interest deliverable with support from the Policy Advocacy team.

The internship runs from January through April 2027 and is expected to require 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, and occasional meetings at the organization’s Norcross office. Compensation is $16 per hour for current undergraduate students or those with an undergraduate degree, and $20 per hour for current graduate students or those with a graduate degree. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Current or recent undergraduate or graduate student; coursework or a degree in public policy, political science, or a similar field is preferred.
• Ability to commit to the full spring semester internship, January 2027 through April 2027.
• Availability to work in person at the Georgia State Capitol in downtown Atlanta at least one to two days per week throughout the legislative session, and occasionally at the organization’s Norcross office.
• 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 organization 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

• Previous experience in state-level legislative advocacy in Georgia.
• Verbal fluency in a language spoken within AAPI and/or AMEMSA communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legislative issue research and create legislative profiles in preparation for the 2027 state legislative session.
• Update the Policy Advocacy team’s bill-tracking system and track bill movement and committee meetings or hearings.
• 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.
• 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-in meetings with project supervisors.
• Work with the Communications team to create legislative-session-related social media content.
• Support multiple members of the Policy Team with other tasks as needed.
• Give a final presentation on 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