States Government Affairs Intern

Job Title

State Government Affairs Intern

Job Location

Washington, D.C.

Job Overview

• Everytown for Gun Safety, the nation’s largest gun violence prevention organization, is seeking a State Government Affairs Intern.
• The State Government Affairs department works with state officials to provide resources to end community-based gun violence and advocate for and advance local, state, and federal gun safety measures.
• We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing studies in public administration, public policy, criminal justice, or a related field.
• The intern will support our team’s efforts to engage state officials across the country and build out new programs of support.
• This is a paid internship with a duration of mid-May to mid-August, flexible to a student's course schedule.

Compensation

• The rate will be a minimum of $17 per hour.

Responsibilities

• State Legislative Shadowing (25%)

  • Attend meetings with legislators and coalition partners.
  • Monitor hearings and report back on the status of priority legislation.
  • Attend regional and state pod meetings.
  • Participate in strategic planning for future legislative sessions.

• Bill Tracking and Legislative Reporting (25%)

  • Maintain a record of gun violence-related policies at the State Government level.
  • Support the team in memorializing data around gun violence prevention bills.
  • Compile statistics from Quorum about the performance of high-priority state campaigns and legislation.

• States Team Administrative Support (50%)

  • Support Operations Manager with compiling expense reports to meet accounting and compliance deadlines.
  • Organize team presence at priority conferences.
  • Help plan and execute in-person department meetings.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student.
• Familiarity with or a strong desire to learn about state government.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A self-starter who is willing to take initiative on projects.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills.
• Experience and proficiency using Google Suite products like Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Calendar.
• Comfort working remotely with the ability to travel occasionally (all travel costs are covered by Everytown).
• While not required, an interest in gun violence issues is a plus.

We're excited for you to apply!