Paul Marchand Fellowship in Disability Public Policy (Spring Semester 2025)

The Arc Of The United States • Washington, DC

467d • Remote

About The Position

The Paul Marchand Fellowship in Disability Public Policy is a seasonal internship opportunity aimed at students interested in public policy advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This fellowship provides financial support to assist students in gaining practical experience in policy advocacy while working with The Arc, a leading organization in this field. The fellowship is designed to cultivate future advocates by providing hands-on experience in legislative and policy analysis, as well as opportunities to engage with key federal programs affecting people with I/DD.

Requirements

• Interest in and/or experience with disability policy issues
• Knowledge of government programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
• Strong organizational and writing skills
• Familiarity with the political and government system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Undergraduate or graduate student, recent post-graduate, and/or self-advocate
• Law students are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Assist with policy advocacy related to Social Security, Medicaid, and protecting key federal programs for people with I/DD
• Conduct legal research and legislative and policy analysis
• Write advocacy materials such as coalition letters, fact sheets, and issue briefs
• Attend hearings, briefings, training events, and coalition meetings
• Complete special projects as determined by policy staff

Benefits

• Stipend provided through the Paul Marchand Internship Fund
• Potential for reimbursement of transportation, remote work expenses, and other work-related expenses
• Opportunity for students with work study grants to receive matching share for off-campus placements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees