Policy & Advocacy Intern

Responsibilities

• Assist in quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis on a range of anti-poverty issue areas.
• Conduct research on policy initiatives related to economic security for New Yorkers, primarily at the state and local level.
• Support implementation of advocacy campaigns, including managing campaign timelines, engaging with stakeholders, and conducting outreach to external coalition partners.
• Draft one-pagers, memos of support, policy briefs, sign-on letters, and other external campaign materials.
• Track relevant legislative and budget priorities at the state and city level.
• Provide general support for all members of the policy team.
• Opportunities to participate in advocacy activities in NYC and Albany, if desired.

• Currently enrolled or recently completed a graduate program in social work, public policy, law, public health, economics, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Introductory understanding of policy and advocacy landscape on key economic security issues, preferably at the state and city level.
• Strong interest in public policy, economic and social justice, and civil rights.
• Creative and adaptive problem solver.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience working in policy and/or advocacy preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization preferred.