The Public Policy & Advocacy (PPA) department is looking for a student to serve as a Foreign Aid Policy & Advocacy Intern. This individual will report directly to the public policy and advocacy team in DC. S/he will assist in daily activities and, with guidance from staff, work on a variety of projects. The main focus will be on U.S. foreign aid, but other key areas will include maternal, newborn, and child health and humanitarian response policy and advocacy.
Areas of Responsibility:
Support Save the Children’s advocacy work on 1) foreign assistance appropriations, 2) maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), and 3) humanitarian response, including the "Stop the War on Children" campaign
- Support the policy team by conducting research, maintaining databases, taking meeting minutes for internal and external meetings, and creating fact sheets
- Support engagement with congressional offices, event-planning (such as congressional briefings), in-district meetings and events, and advocacy trainings
- Attend events, hearings, and briefings to represent Save the Children
- Attend Congressional hearings and briefings as well as NGO coalition working group meetings
- Manage communication among staff and the rest of the agency via various internal communication outlets
- Provide administrative support as needed (scanning, copying, organizing, mailing, etc.)
- As needed, provide support on fundraising projects and proposals for the department
- Attend internal meetings covering Save the Children’s global programs
- Other duties as needed
Educational Background:
Must be an actively enrolled undergraduate student or have graduated within 6 months of start date
Skills/Experience:
- We are looking for someone who has a demonstrated interest in public policy, advocacy, international organizations, and/or international development
- Experience working on the Hill is a plus
- Possess strong writing skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work within a team
- Knowledge and understanding of key issues and current trends in U.S. foreign policy and international development
- Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task and switch gears easily, and able to prioritize to meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills, creativity and flexibility
- Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Currently eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Structured learning and development program
- Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
- Highly collaborative and innovative teams
- Networking program with managers across the organization
- Flexible schedule
- A family friendly work environment
- The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 30 2019
Active Until:
Nov 30 2019
Hiring Organization:
Save the Children US
industry:
Nonprofit