Spring 2026 Economic Justice Advocacy Intern at National Partnership for Women & Families

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

17.95

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Writing, Communication, Computer Skills, Research, Data Analysis, Policy Research, Organization, Attention To Detail, Task Management, Gender Equity, Economic Justice, Coalition Building, Legislative Research, Fact Checking, Proofreading, Team Collaboration

Industry

Public Policy Offices

Description

Description The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that fights for equity for all women and families. We’re passionate about making change on big issues such as equal pay for all women, paid leave for working families and access to affordable health care that provides abortion and reproductive care. We advocate on the Hill and for federal, state and local policy. We are seeking an Economic Justice Advocacy Intern to join our Economic Justice team. The internship runs from June to mid-August and operates in a hybrid in-person office environment in Washington, DC. In this role, you will develop skills needed for work in the policy and advocacy world, including legislative and policy research, analysis, writing for a variety of audiences, and coalition-building. The Economic Justice Advocacy Intern will work on challenging projects across the National Partnership's economic justice policy agenda, including paid family and medical leave, paid sick days, fair pay, occupational segregation, pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment. As an Economic Justice Advocacy Intern, you will: Track relevant issues such as paid family and medical leave, paid sick days, fair pay, occupational segregation, pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment Conduct research on topics of interests related to our work Contribute to fact sheets and policy products through data collection, fact checking and proofreading Attend briefings, hearings and other events on Capitol Hill and in other venues around DC and virtually Contribute to team meetings and events Qualifications Strong writing, communication, and computer skills. Research experience of some kind in an academic or professional setting. This could include literature reviews, quantitative or qualitative data analysis, legal research, policy research, or other types of research. Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple tasks for different projects. A commitment to gender and equity, economic justice, and the Partnership’s mission of improving the lives of women and families by achieving equality and equity for all women An understanding of how poverty and racial justice intersect with the Partnership's key issue areas. Seeking a learning opportunity in policy research and advocacy. Must be at least a junior in college as of Fall 2024. Other Details Interns are paid $17.95 an hour The internship runs from June to mid-August and we’re flexible with start and end dates This is a part-time (15-25) or full-time (26-37.5) internship and interns are expected to work hours per week during our regular business hours Monday-Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm ET, for a maximum amount of hour of 375 Interns will generally be expected to work in the National Partnership's office (1725 Eye St. NW, Washington DC) at least 2 days per month Interns will have access to a computer when working in the office but they will need to use their own computer when working remotely. If you don't have access to your own computer, please let us know at internships@nationalpartnership.org for alternative arrangements. Office and Team Culture The National Partnership is a 50 person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted. The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see EEO is the Law and Equal Employment Opportunity for more information. How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter by Nov. 9th 11:59

Responsibilities

The Economic Justice Advocacy Intern will track relevant issues and conduct research related to economic justice. They will contribute to policy products and attend events on Capitol Hill and in other venues.