Policy and Advocacy Summer Fellow
About The Position
The America Forward Policy and Advocacy Summer Fellow supports America Forward on special projects for four weeks during the summer across America Forward’s main issue areas. The Policy and Advocacy Summer Fellowship is designed for students entering policy or law graduate programs and seeking a month of first-hand experience contributing to an innovative DC-based nonprofit policy and advocacy organization. Our Fellows are strong researchers and writers, adept at turning ideas into action, committed to collective advocacy, skilled at partnering with high-performing non-governmental organizations, and interested in engaging with federal and state policymakers and philanthropic foundations. Responsibilities of our 2026 Policy and Advocacy Summer Fellow are listed below.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional experience in law, policy, or government relations
- Experience working with nonprofits organizations and/or philanthropies
- Interest in attending a policy or law graduate program
- Interest in pursuing an advocacy career focused on any of the following issue areas: early learning, K-12 education, youth mental health & wellbeing, national service, civic participation, workforce development, economic mobility
- Experience working for a federal or state policymaker and/or a federal or state agency
- Proven track record managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively with a senior policy team, take initiative, and work independently
- Outstanding written communication skills: ability to synthesize complex information and ideas into clear, concise, and compelling written materials
- Superior verbal communication skills: ability to craft messages that resonate with multiple audiences
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to coordinate logistics
- Passion for America Forward’s mission, social innovation, public policy, and advocacy
Responsibilities
- Provide writing support on a number of short publications focused on youth mental health and workforce development policy innovations
- Provide research support on issues relating to nonprofits’ lobbying and tax status
- Assist in the preparation of current grant reports and/or proposals
- Assist in the development and preparation of Fall 2026 Advocacy Institute training sessions
- Assist the Executive Director on special projects as needed
Benefits
- Health leave at a rate of 3.33 hours per pay period
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