Policy & Advocacy Fellow (DGR)

Save the Children US • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of
children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To
be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s
hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what
your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive,
irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

As a Policy & Advocacy intern at Save the Children, you’ll be integral to our
work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. Save the
Children’s Policy & Advocacy Division conducts policy and legislative advocacy
to create positive change on key issues impacting children in the United States
and around the world. Focus areas include nutrition, health, education, and
child protection. Our work involves engaging Congress, the administration,
multilateral agencies – on our own and in coalition with partner organization.

You will support our policy teams’ advocacy by tracking and analyzing priority
policy issues, supporting the development of advocacy products, such as
one-pagers and briefing materials, and conduct policy research.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s degree program, or have graduated within 6 months of the start date.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Strong interest in global development, humanitarian, and/or domestic policy issues.
• Demonstrated success providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research on issues impacting children.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments within priority issue areas.
• Conduct research on government stakeholders, including Members of Congress and the administration to assess alignment with Save the Children’s positions on policy issues and legislation impacting children and families.
• Research and write fact sheets, policy briefs, talking points and other communications materials.
• Assist with preparation for events and meetings.
• Accompany staff to congressional hearings, coalition meetings, and other engagements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Structured learning and development program
• Meaningful work under the direct supervision of experienced Save the Children staff members
• Highly collaborative and mission-driven teams
• The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees