Public Policy & Government Relations Internship

AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR VOL INTL ACTION • Washington, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

InterAction is a convener, thought leader, and voice for NGOs working to eliminate extreme poverty, strengthen human rights and citizen participation, safeguard a sustainable planet, promote peace, and ensure dignity for all people. It is the largest alliance of U.S.-based international development and humanitarian nongovernmental organizations with a combined donor base of $15 billion annually. Members operate globally and advocate to overcome poverty and exclusion by advancing social justice and basic dignity for all. Located in Washington, D.C., InterAction aims to give each member the collective power to speak and act on issues of common concern. InterAction’s Policy and Government Relations [PGR] Team is seeking a highly motivated student or recent graduate to intern with our Washington, D.C. office to support our development and policy work for the spring semester. InterAction’s PGR teams offers internship opportunities to motivated individuals with a passion for global change. Our team advocates for the public policy priorities of InterAction and its members, primarily with the U.S. Congress and the executive branch. Our team portfolio includes work on Food Security and Agriculture; Water, Hygiene and Sanitation; Budget and Appropriations, Civic Space, and Humanitarian Policy and Practice Advocacy. Interns will be paid according to D.C. minimum wage ($17.95 per hour as of July 1st). We anticipate the internship will last from mid-January through April with flexible start and end dates. Interns will work up to 32 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or working towards one) in government, public policy, international relations, international development, or another related field
• Able to commit to at least 4 days a week of work (32 hours per week)
• Ability to write quickly, clearly, and effectively, and the ability to copy edit
• Basic knowledge of the legislative and election processes
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.), Adobe
• Commitment to teamwork, good interpersonal skills, can-do positive attitude, and professional etiquette
• Applicants must be located in DC, Maryland, or Virginia and have the right to work in the US for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or basic knowledge about congressional appropriations processes is a plus
• Computer skills in Salesforce, graphic design, data management/analysis or related computer programs is a plus

Responsibilities

• Attend and summarize hearings and briefings on Capitol Hill, working group meetings, and events hosted by InterAction members
• Provide administrative support for meetings and briefings at InterAction and on Capitol Hill including scheduling, tracking RSVPs, and developing and distributing advocacy materials
• Contribute to strategy development, advocacy outreach, and coalition/member engagement
• Research and brief on legislative action that affects the international development community
• Other duties as desired or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern