Public Policy Intern

🔥 14 hours ago

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

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⚪️ Entry-level

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RAINN

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1994

🤝 Non-profit

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

💰 Grant on 2020-11

Non-profit • Charity • Social Impact

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, providing free, confidential, 24/7 support by phone, chat, and text. It offers survivor services, education and prevention programs, policy advocacy to hold perpetrators accountable, and training/consulting for organizations. RAINN also leads efforts to combat online sexual exploitation and supports survivors through resources, outreach, and fundraising.

📋 Description

• Learn about and observe how the policy team engages with governmental agencies, Congressional offices, and state legislative offices • Develop research skills by gathering and summarizing information related to sexual assault policy issues and emerging legislative trends • Gain exposure to the policy development process by assisting with background research and contributing to draft memoranda, policy statements, briefing materials, and correspondence under staff guidance • Build professional administrative and organizational skills through participation in data entry, document management, and departmental support activities • Learn how policy resources are organized and shared by assisting with the maintenance and enhancement of databases, resource libraries, and dissemination tools • Gain experience monitoring and tracking legislation across all 50 states and learn how legislative developments inform policy and advocacy strategies • Participate in team meetings, discussions, and mentorship opportunities designed to enhance understanding of public policy, advocacy, and nonprofit operations

🎯 Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student (preferred qualification) • Strong writing, research, analytical and organizational skills • Strong interest in policy work • Demonstrated interest in the issue of sexual violence • Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) • Must complete and pass a criminal background check administered by RAINN.

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work options • Professional development opportunities