Policy Internship

The LWVUS Advocacy team is seeking policy interns to help support the League’s vital work advancing our federal legislative priorities and serving as a resource to our state and local affiliates.  

The policy intern’s work plan will cover various responsibilities and assignments, including:  

• Researching and crafting memos around identified legislation or issue areas; 
• Contributing to educational materials and webinars to instruct the wider League field; 
• Supporting the work of state and local affiliates through research and legislative tracking; and  
• Any other advocacy priorities that arise during your tenure.  

You will gain valuable experience to boost your policy knowledge and an insight into the nonprofit, nonpartisan, and democracy space and make great connections. This position can be fully remote outside of the DC area and has the option of in-person/hybrid if already in the DC area.  

Internships are primarily focused on undergraduates who are seeking college credit. Funding may be available but is not guaranteed.

Application deadlines and start dates 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but applicants are encouraged to keep school deadlines in mind when applying. For best results, see the suggested timelines below: 

• Summer internship: Application should be submitted by March 31; the Internship runs from June-August. No longer accepting applications for Summer 2024. 
• Fall internships: Application should be submitted by May 31; the internship runs August-November. 
• Spring internships: Application should be submitted by September 30; the internship runs February-May.  

Internship start and end dates are flexible according to school schedules. 

 Qualifications

• Alignment with the League’s mission and values 
• Demonstrable research and writing skills 
• Passion for policy work 
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Eagerness to learn 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The League of Women Voters of the United States is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace based on equal opportunity. The League is committed to hiring staff that reflects this country's full range of racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic identity; a workplace where true diversity is fostered, and different perspectives are valued and freely exchanged.

We actively seek and encourage women, minorities, persons with disabilities, immigrants, including DACA recipients, and individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities, to apply.

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La Liga de Mujeres Votantes de los Estados Unidos está comprometida con un lugar de trabajo diverso e inclusivo basado en la igualdad de oportunidades. La Liga se compromete a contratar personal que refleje la gama completa de la raza, etnia, cultura, orientación sexual y la identidad socioeconómica de este país; un lugar de trabajo donde se fomenta la verdadera diversidad y se valoran e intercambian libremente diferentes perspectivas.

Buscamos y alentamos activamente a las mujeres, las minorías, las personas con discapacidades, los inmigrantes, incluyendo los beneficiarios de DACA y las personas de comunidades tradicionalmente subrepresentadas, a aplicar.