Policy Intern

ABOUT PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian nonprofit that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. 

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of challenges children face. We’re there from birth until adulthood, and we support children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity, while particularly focusing on the experiences of girls. We drive changes in practice and policy at the local, national and global levels using our reach, expertise and knowledge. 

With more than 85 years of experience, we work to transform lives in over 80 countries. 

Plan International USA is fully committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people from all forms of violence.  

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of Plan’s Head of US Government Policy, the Intern will support Plan’s efforts to improve and defend US foreign assistance, including Plan’s focus areas of gender equality online and offline, positive youth development, and localization. Since this internship coincides with the beginning of a new administration, the Intern will also help track proposals from the Trump Administration and Republican-led Congress to change US foreign assistance policy, including its strategy and budget. The Intern will help coordinate information gathering by attending virtual and in-person meetings and programs on these topics. As familiarity with the issues advances, the Intern may help draft communications outlining Plan’s policy reactions and positions. Assignments may include data gathering and analysis, drafting blogs and talking points, coordinating and tracking outreach activities, and developing materials and other resources for Plan’s policy events. 

This is a hybrid role, 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

Support for Research, Briefs and Other Communications

• Attend virtual meetings and events with Plan staff or on your own as requested
• Track proposals from the Trump Administration and Republican-led Congress to change US foreign assistance policy, including its strategy and budget
• Draft summaries and highlights, issue briefs, memos, and other written materials

Support for Plan’s Virtual Policy Events and Meetings

• Assist in the preparation of Plan policy events as well as meetings with policy makers
• With guidance from the Head of Policy and Plan’s communications team, help draft social media and public statements presenting Plan’s policy positions on topics of core interest to Plan

Required Qualifications:

• Strategic thinking and ability to rapidly synthesize complex data from diverse sources;
• Effective interpersonal and written communication;
• Awareness and sensitivity to issues like reforms at USAID, localization, gender equality, youth development, and related topics;
• Demonstrated excellence in writing/editing;
• Demonstrated record of professional manner of communication;
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and support effective programs, seminars and workshops relating to international development;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent organizational skills, creativity, flexibility and self-motivation;
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based research;
• Demonstrated computer skills, particularly related to data management, website maintenance and social media related to posting articles, event notification;
• Policy experience preferred.

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

We hire in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.   

Plan is an equal opportunity employer and follows all laws associated with the EEOC.