Federal Advocacy Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $17.50 per hour
Closing Date: August 4, 2024
What You'll Achieve:
- Research key congressional committees and members of Congress, as well as the cities in their districts.
- Maintain and update data on cities and city leaders for grassroots advocacy campaigns.
- Help create content for NLC’s online publications, website, and other communication vehicles.
- Attend in-person or virtual hearings or briefings on various policy issues and provide a report to legislative staff.
- Support legislative staff at meetings with city leaders, advocacy coalitions, congressional staff, or federal officials.
- Provide administrative support as needed
Skills You'll Need to Bring:
- Conducting outreach and building partnerships with other organizations or people
- Research
Nice to Haves:
- Qualified candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate-level or graduate-level program in government, public policy, public administration, or a related field.
- Priority will be given to candidates with experience working in local government or on advocacy campaigns. Relevant coursework and volunteer work will be considered
