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Summer Policy Internship at Groundwork Collaborative in Washington, DC
InternshipHybridPart-timeWashington, DC$46k–$46k/yr
Skills
research skillsdata analysispolicy analysiseconomicslegislative advocacyevent planning
Job Description
Summary: Groundwork Collaborative is an organization focused on progressive economic policy and narrative change. They are seeking a Summer Policy Intern to support their policy, research, and advocacy team by conducting research, drafting policy memos, and tracking legislative developments.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on key economic and policy issues, including housing, consumer protection and corporate power, labor, taxation, and public investment
- Draft policy memos, briefing materials, and research summaries
- Track relevant legislative and regulatory developments
- Analyze data and compile findings into accessible formats for internal and external audiences, including charts and graphs
- Assist in researching and drafting for fact sheets, op-eds, reports, and policy briefs
- Support policy-related event planning and coordination
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- You're a current student enrolled at a two- or four-year university studying economics, public policy, political science, or other relevant fields
- You have strong research and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into accessible language
- You're eager to learn about progressive economic policies, federal policymaking, and legislative advocacy
- You're detail-oriented and comfortable working with data, reports, and policy documents
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- You're committed to a just, inclusive, and resilient economy that delivers opportunity and dignity for all
Preferred Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate would be able to work part-time (20 hours per week) or full-time
Required Skills: Research skills
Important Skills: Data analysis, Policy analysis, economics, Legislative advocacy
Nice-to-Have Skills: Event planning
Benefits: Eligible for health leave accrued at a rate of 3.33 hours per pay period.
Benefits
Eligible for health leave accrued at a rate of 3.33 hours per pay period.