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Summer Intern, Policy & Government Affairs

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Emerson Collective

Nov 28, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Jun 09
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
  • Washington, DC

Requirements

  • Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality as interns may encounter sensitive information.
  • Flexible and adaptive work ethic when asked to contribute to special projects across different teams as they arise.
  • Competent problem-solving and confident self-starting skills.
  • Passion about social impact, including fighting poverty, improving schools, making government work well for all, environment, and/or immigrants’ rights.
  • Intellectual curiosity and the ability to respond to new ideas and projects with enthusiasm and a sense of possibility.
  • Creativity and resourcefulness when solving problems or completing tasks.
  • Exceptional organization and prioritization skills, including time management and project management skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to develop materials for internal and external audiences.
  • Ability to maintain a team-oriented approach and thrive in entrepreneurial, dynamic environments.
  • High standards for accuracy, quality, and integrity.

Responsibilities

  • The Policy and Government Affairs team leads all policy work across Emerson Collective. Working closely with the Managing Director of Policy and Government Affairs, the intern tracks all policy and political reporting, identifying developments that could impact EC issue areas. They should be able to conduct research, draft presentation materials, and prepare updates for Emerson Collective teams on any necessary policy developments. This intern will also support the team in building out their robust and ambitious policy strategies, campaigns, and additional day-to-day tasks. They should have excellent written and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting with teams in different time zones.

We deploy a range of tools—from impact investing to philanthropy to advocacy—in pursuit of a just and equitable America.

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Mission & Purpose

We deploy a range of tools—from impact investing to philanthropy to advocacy—in pursuit of a just and equitable world.