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The National Women's Law Center is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1972 to advance and protect women's legal rights. The Center focuses on major policy areas of importance to women and their families, including economic security, education, employment and health, with special attention give to the concerns of low-income women.

Non-profit

National Women's Law Center

You must be enrolled in a JD program, possess strong research and writing skills, have experience in gender justice, and show flexibility, creativity, and project management ability.

You will research housing policy issues, track legislation, attend meetings, and help prepare advocacy materials to support women's economic security.

Legal

Research & Development

Washington

<div>The Position

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a law student intern for summer 2025 to support the Center&rsquo;s work advocating to increase housing justice for women, LGBTQIA+ people, and families.

This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 2, 2025 and end August 8, 2025. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT. 


The Organization

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center fights for gender justice &mdash; in the courts, in public policy, and in our society &mdash; working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. 


We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us &mdash; especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families. 


For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight. 


Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will:
<ul>
<li>Support advocacy around protecting and strengthening housing policy and investments, in coordination with other NWLC work to defend against cuts to anti-poverty programs critical to women&rsquo;s economic security</li>
<li>Research legal and policy issues within our issue areas</li>
<li>Track federal and state legislation on core and emerging legal issues</li>
<li>View or attend meetings and events on behalf of the team, such as Congressional proceedings, coalition meetings and policy briefings</li>
<li>Support the preparation of NWLC products like factsheets, issue briefs, or comments on proposed federal agency regulations</li>
<li>This internship will likely not involve litigation activities</li></ul> 


Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Current enrollment in a JD program</li>
<li>Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;</li>
<li>Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;</li>
<li>Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;</li>
<li>Experience or interest in working on economic issues</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;</li>
<li>Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills</li></ul> 


Key Relations

The intern will report to the Director of Housing Justice. 


Compensation &amp; Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern&rsquo;s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly. 


Classification

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70. 


How to Apply

To apply, please submit:
<ul>
<li>A resume;</li>
<li>A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;</li>
<li>A writing sample</li>
</ul>
Applications accepted until position is filled. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. 


Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC&rsquo;s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don&rsquo;t check all the boxes, please apply. We&rsquo;d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 


Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.</div>

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a law student intern for summer 2025 to support the Center’s work advocating to increase housing justice for women, LGBTQIA+ people, and families.

This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 2, 2025 and end August 8, 2025. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.


The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.


We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families.


For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.


Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will:

Support advocacy around protecting and strengthening housing policy and investments, in coordination with other NWLC work to defend against cuts to anti-poverty programs critical to women’s economic security
Research legal and policy issues within our issue areas
Track federal and state legislation on core and emerging legal issues
View or attend meetings and events on behalf of the team, such as Congressional proceedings, coalition meetings and policy briefings
Support the preparation of NWLC products like factsheets, issue briefs, or comments on proposed federal agency regulations
This internship will likely not involve litigation activities


Qualifications:

Current enrollment in a JD program
Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;
Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;
Experience or interest in working on economic issues
Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;
Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills


Key Relations

The intern will report to the Director of Housing Justice.


Compensation & Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.


Classification

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.


How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

A resume;
A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;
A writing sample

Applications accepted until position is filled. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.


Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.


Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.

Summer 2025 Housing Legal Intern - National Women's Law Center

Summer 2025 Housing Legal Intern

You must be enrolled in an undergrad program, have strong research/writing skills, interest in child care, and experience in advocacy, gender justice, and project management.

You will conduct research, write blog posts and reports, draft materials, summarize meetings, and perform various tasks related to child care and early learning policy.

Government & Politics

<div>The Position

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center (NWLC) seeks an undergraduate student intern for summer 2025 to support the Child Care &amp; Early Learning team&rsquo;s state policy and advocacy work. The Child Care intern&rsquo;s responsibilities may include conducting quick-turn research; drafting blogs, fact sheets, coalition letters, or other materials; attending and summarizing relevant meetings, reports, and webinars; and other tasks as needed. 


This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 2, 2025 and end August 8, 2025. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.

The Organization

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center fights for gender justice &mdash; in the courts, in public policy, and in our society &mdash; working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. 


We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us &mdash; especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families. 


For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight. 


Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will:
<ul>
<li>Conduct quick-turn research;</li>
<li>Research and write a blog post related to child care &amp; early learning policy;</li>
<li>Draft reports, fact sheets, coalition letters, or other materials,</li>
<li>Attend and summarize relevant meetings, reports, and calls;</li>
<li>Perform other tasks as needed.</li></ul> 


Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Current enrollment in an undergraduate program</li>
<li>Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;</li>
<li>Experience and/or demonstrated interest in child care and early learning;</li>
<li>Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;</li>
<li>Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;</li>
<li>Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills</li></ul> 


Key Relations

The intern will report to the Senior State Policy Analyst for Child Care &amp; Early Learning. 


Compensation &amp; Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern&rsquo;s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly. 


Classification

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70. 


How to Apply

To apply, please submit:
<ul>
<li>A resume;</li>
<li>A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;</li>
</ul>
Applications accepted until position is filled. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. 


Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC&rsquo;s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don&rsquo;t check all the boxes, please apply. We&rsquo;d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 


Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.</div>

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks an undergraduate student intern for summer 2025 to support the Child Care & Early Learning team’s state policy and advocacy work. The Child Care intern’s responsibilities may include conducting quick-turn research; drafting blogs, fact sheets, coalition letters, or other materials; attending and summarizing relevant meetings, reports, and webinars; and other tasks as needed.


This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 2, 2025 and end August 8, 2025. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.

The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.


We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families.


For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.


Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will:

Conduct quick-turn research;
Research and write a blog post related to child care & early learning policy;
Draft reports, fact sheets, coalition letters, or other materials,
Attend and summarize relevant meetings, reports, and calls;
Perform other tasks as needed.


Qualifications:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate program
Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
Experience and/or demonstrated interest in child care and early learning;
Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;
Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;
Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;
Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills


Key Relations

The intern will report to the Senior State Policy Analyst for Child Care & Early Learning.


Compensation & Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.


Classification

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.


How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

A resume;
A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;

Applications accepted until position is filled. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.


Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.


Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.

Summer 2025 State Child Care Policy Internship - National Women's Law Center

<div>
 The Position
 The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks an undergraduate student intern for summer 2025 to support the Child Care &amp; Early Learning team’s state policy and advocacy work. The Child Care intern’s responsibilities may include conducting quick-turn research; drafting blogs, fact sheets, coalition letters, or other materials; attending and summarizing relevant meetings, reports, and webinars; and other tasks as needed. 
 
 This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 2, 2025 and end August 8, 2025. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.
 The Organization
 The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. 
 
 We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families. 
 
 For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight. 
 
 Duties and Responsibilities 
 The intern will:
 <ul>
 <li>Conduct quick-turn research;</li>
 <li>Research and write a blog post related to child care &amp; early learning policy;</li>
 <li>Draft reports, fact sheets, coalition letters, or other materials,</li>
 <li>Attend and summarize relevant meetings, reports, and calls;</li>
 <li>Perform other tasks as needed.</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Qualifications:
 <ul>
 <li>Current enrollment in an undergraduate program</li>
 <li>Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;</li>
 <li>Experience and/or demonstrated interest in child care and early learning;</li>
 <li>Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;</li>
 <li>Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;</li>
 <li>Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;</li>
 <li>Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Key Relations
 The intern will report to the Senior State Policy Analyst for Child Care &amp; Early Learning. 
 
 Compensation &amp; Benefits
 The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly. 
 
 Classification
 This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70. 
 
 How to Apply
 To apply, please submit:
 <ul>
 <li>A resume;</li>
 <li>A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;</li>
 </ul>
 Applications accepted until position is filled. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.
 The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. 
 
 Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 
 
 Reasonable Accommodations
 If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.
</div>

Summer 2025 State Child Care Policy Internship

You must be an undergraduate with strong research/writing skills, experience in gender justice, and a collaborative mindset. Show creativity, initiative, and excellent organizational abilities.

You will maintain a resource hub, research state legislators, monitor policy trends on gender justice, contribute to a newsletter, handle administrative tasks, and assist with additional duties.

<div>The Position

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center (NWLC) seeks an undergraduate intern for Summer 2025 to support the Center&rsquo;s work building the State Gender Policy Collective.

This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 2, 2025 and end August 8, 2025. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.

The Organization

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center fights for gender justice &mdash; in the courts, in public policy, and in our society &mdash; working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us &mdash; especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families.

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center Action Fund educates voters on where candidates stand on key policy issues affecting women and girls, anchors large-scale advocacy efforts, and pushes candidates and elected officials to embrace gender justice issues. We aim to drive progressive change in our policies and laws so that all women and girls can live, learn, and work with safety, dignity, and equality. 


Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will:
<ul>
<li>Support the development and maintenance of the State Gender Policy Collective&rsquo;s Resource Hub</li>
<li>Support state legislator research and outreach to state legislators and advocacy organizations</li>
<li>Monitor policy trends and developments in the states across key gender justice issues, including child care, economic justice, reproductive rights and health care, workplace and education justice, LGBTQI+ rights</li>
<li>Contribute to the development and organization of content for the State Gender Policy Collective Newsletter</li>
<li>Support administrative tasks, like relationship tracking and scheduling</li>
<li>Other related duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Current enrollment in an undergraduate program;</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;</li>
</ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;</li>
</ul><ul><li>Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills</li>
</ul>
Key Relations

The intern will report to the State Policy Manager in close collaboration with the Senior Director of State Policy &amp; Strategy.

Compensation &amp; Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern&rsquo;s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.

Classification

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:
<ul>
<li>A resume;</li>
</ul><ul><li>A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;</li>
</ul>
Applications accepted until position is filled. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women&rsquo;s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC&rsquo;s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don&rsquo;t check all the boxes, please apply. We&rsquo;d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org. Top of Form</div>

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks an undergraduate intern for Summer 2025 to support the Center’s work building the State Gender Policy Collective.

This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 2, 2025 and end August 8, 2025. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.

The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families.

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

The National Women’s Law Center Action Fund educates voters on where candidates stand on key policy issues affecting women and girls, anchors large-scale advocacy efforts, and pushes candidates and elected officials to embrace gender justice issues. We aim to drive progressive change in our policies and laws so that all women and girls can live, learn, and work with safety, dignity, and equality.


Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will:

Support the development and maintenance of the State Gender Policy Collective’s Resource Hub
Support state legislator research and outreach to state legislators and advocacy organizations
Monitor policy trends and developments in the states across key gender justice issues, including child care, economic justice, reproductive rights and health care, workplace and education justice, LGBTQI+ rights
Contribute to the development and organization of content for the State Gender Policy Collective Newsletter
Support administrative tasks, like relationship tracking and scheduling
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate program;
Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;
Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;
Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;
Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

Key Relations

The intern will report to the State Policy Manager in close collaboration with the Senior Director of State Policy & Strategy.

Compensation & Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.

Classification

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

A resume;
A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;

Applications accepted until position is filled. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org. Top of Form

Summer 2025 – Strategy & Policy Intern (State Team) - National Women's Law Center

<div>
 The Position
 The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks an undergraduate intern for Summer 2025 to support the Center’s work building the State Gender Policy Collective.
 This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 2, 2025 and end August 8, 2025. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.
 The Organization
 The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.
 We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families.
 For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.
 The National Women’s Law Center Action Fund educates voters on where candidates stand on key policy issues affecting women and girls, anchors large-scale advocacy efforts, and pushes candidates and elected officials to embrace gender justice issues. We aim to drive progressive change in our policies and laws so that all women and girls can live, learn, and work with safety, dignity, and equality. 
 
 Duties and Responsibilities
 The intern will:
 <ul>
 <li>Support the development and maintenance of the State Gender Policy Collective’s Resource Hub</li>
 <li>Support state legislator research and outreach to state legislators and advocacy organizations</li>
 <li>Monitor policy trends and developments in the states across key gender justice issues, including child care, economic justice, reproductive rights and health care, workplace and education justice, LGBTQI+ rights</li>
 <li>Contribute to the development and organization of content for the State Gender Policy Collective Newsletter</li>
 <li>Support administrative tasks, like relationship tracking and scheduling</li>
 <li>Other related duties as assigned</li>
 </ul>
 Qualifications:
 <ul>
 <li>Current enrollment in an undergraduate program;</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills</li>
 </ul>
 Key Relations
 The intern will report to the State Policy Manager in close collaboration with the Senior Director of State Policy &amp; Strategy.
 Compensation &amp; Benefits
 The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.
 Classification
 This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.
 How to Apply
 To apply, please submit:
 <ul>
 <li>A resume;</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;</li>
 </ul>
 Applications accepted until position is filled. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.
 The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.
 Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
 Reasonable Accommodations
 If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org. Top of Form
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