KIP Spring 2027 - State Policies Intern - Marijuana Policy Project Foundation

Stand Together • Washington, DC

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Marijuana Policy Project Foundation (MPPF) is seeking a self-motivated State Policies Intern who is comfortable working independently in a small, remote group. The intern will contribute to MPPF’s mission of reforming cannabis laws and educating cannabis regulators, consumers, and state legislators. Under the supervision of the Director of State Policies, the intern will primarily conduct cannabis policy research and writing and monitor legislation. The role involves real-time outreach and research with limited oversight and requires strong attention to detail and time-management skills. This is a full-time, remote internship as part of the Koch Internship Program (KIP), a paid experiential learning program offering professional development, leadership training, and work experience at nonprofit organizations. Full-time participants work approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization and receive a $7,500 stipend. Attendance at all online and on-site KIP programming is required.

Requirements

• Be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States throughout the program.
• Be self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a small remote group setting.
• Be extremely detail-oriented and have excellent time-management skills.
• Be able to conduct real-time outreach and research with limited oversight.
• Attend the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming.

Nice To Haves

• Early-career professionals, including undergraduate, graduate, and law students and recent graduates, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislation in assigned states and identify bills MPPF should support or oppose.
• Conduct cannabis policy research and writing, including drafting emails to supporters in assigned states, form letters to lawmakers, informational handouts, web content, and written testimony on key bills.
• Research legislators’ stances on cannabis policies in certain states and update a spreadsheet documenting their stances.
• Perform other advocacy-related tasks, which may include testifying remotely at legislative hearings, scheduling legislative meetings, mobilizing grassroots allies, and coordinating with allied organizations to support or oppose legislation.

Benefits

• $7,500 stipend for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization.
• Professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience through the Koch Internship Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed