State & Local Advocacy Intern (Remote in U.S.)
About The Position
As an Advocacy & Policy Intern, you will contribute directly to the work of the Advocacy & Policy Team by supporting real projects that impact our organization and mission. You will report to the Project Manager, Policy & Partnerships and collaborate with teams such as Education, Marketing, U.S. Market Transformation & Development, and Innovation & Research. During this internship, you will focus on the following problem, opportunity, or research question: How can we accelerate awareness, adoption, and implementation of green building policy through informative resources? This work will support the development of critical policy resources such as briefs and case studies, assist with state & local policymaker outreach, and conduct research and writing on a wide variety of policy topics. You will also : Gain hands-on experience working on meaningful advocacy and policy initiatives Develop professional and technical skills in the public policy sector Partner with experienced professionals across teams Lead a defined project with measurable outcomes
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or business
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Written and verbal communication
- Organization and time management
- Research and data interpretation
- Collaboration and adaptability
Responsibilities
- Conduct desk top research on state & local green building policies and summarize findings for internal stakeholders
- Develop critical policy resources such as case studies and policy briefs
- Write articles on a variety of assigned policy topics
- Assist with policymaker research and/or outreach
- Track progress and document work using Microsoft Office tools
- Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and learning sessions
- Maintain accurate records of weekly hours worked
- Prepare and deliver a final project/research presentation
Benefits
- Exposure to organizational leadership and cross-functional teams
- Networking opportunities in the built environment and sustainability sectors
- Weekly check-ins with internship supervisor for regular feedback and coaching
- Structured onboarding and training
- Participation in the Intern Showcase
- Remote work flexibility
- Resume-building, portfolio-quality work
- Access to O365 and USGBC/GBCI resources
- Mandatory weekly educational sessions with subject matter experts
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Career Level
Intern
