Public Policy Internship - Summer 2026

Girls Incorporated•Washington, DC

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Policy office intern will support the team’s work in a variety of ways, including: Researching and tracking legislation and other policy initiatives affecting girls Researching and drafting issue briefs and other policy materials Helping to plan and prepare for meetings and other events Supporting our grassroots engagement efforts Drafting communications to our affiliates and network of supporters (including social media content) Drafting action alerts, letters, and other communications to elected officials and the broader public. Representing Girls Inc. are virtual and in-person meetings Attending virtual congressional briefings, hearings, and receptions Supporting the Teen Advocacy Council program Because the DC team is small, the intern will have many opportunities to observe and participate in substantive work to implement Girls Inc.’s public policy priorities.

Requirements

At least a rising sophomore in college
Ability to commit 40 hours/5 days per week to the internship on a hybrid (remote and in-person) schedule
Our team is in person two standing days per week. The intern must be based in the DC area and available to come into the office on those days.
Demonstrated interest in public policy; nonprofits; advocacy; and/or issues affecting girls and women
Attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities
Willingness to challenge yourself and learn new skills
Passionate about the policy areas on our National Policy and Advocacy Platform

Responsibilities

Researching and tracking legislation and other policy initiatives affecting girls
Researching and drafting issue briefs and other policy materials
Helping to plan and prepare for meetings and other events
Supporting our grassroots engagement efforts
Drafting communications to our affiliates and network of supporters (including social media content)
Drafting action alerts, letters, and other communications to elected officials and the broader public.
Representing Girls Inc. are virtual and in-person meetings
Attending virtual congressional briefings, hearings, and receptions
Supporting the Teen Advocacy Council program