Structural Reform and Governance Internship

Summary

• The Democracy Policy team is committed to developing structural reform policies and advancing an agenda that strengthens U.S. democracy, ensures everyone has an equal voice in the democratic process, and centers equity to empower communities of color and other historically underrepresented communities.
• The Courts and Legal Policy team works to advance critical reforms to the judicial and legal system that will increase professional and demographic diversity at the highest levels of the legal profession, protect civil rights, and broaden access to justice.
• The Technology Policy team is a multi-issue team of technologists focused on building a progressive technology policy platform and agenda that advances the public interest through an open, generative, rights-respecting internet and effective democratic regulatory infrastructure.
• The Religion and Faith team is advancing a progressive vision of religious liberty and partnering with faith communities in support of all of American Progress’ crosscutting priorities.

• Conduct research and analysis on emerging policy issues, including research on laws and policies affecting the team’s portfolio as outlined above.
• Draft memos, fact sheets, issue briefs, and talking points that compile and analyze data, original research, and analysis.
• Track policy and media developments and interact with policy experts internally and externally.
• Research and maintain records of press coverage and other important metrics for the department’s work as well as assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, meetings, and conferences as well as note taking.
• Assist the department across a variety of projects that involve coalition building and advocacy work.
• Work with policymakers, legal experts, and allied organizations to further the department’s work.
• Attend virtual meetings, webinars, seminars, hearings, and lectures and report back takeaways. Interns are also encouraged to attend the many events at American Progress as well as events that take place on Capitol Hill and throughout Washington, D.C.
• Whenever possible, write about the department’s policy priorities, either as a contributor to a larger piece or as the individual author of a column for publication.

• Currently in pursuit of associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or law degree, or recent graduate.
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills and experience.
• Interest in and general understanding of issues across the department’s portfolio. Experience in one or multiple areas of departmental work is preferred, but depth in every departmental policy priority is not expected.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and seeks direction as needed.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to diagnose problems and identify creative solutions.
• Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.