Government Affairs Intern

Job Description

Position Summary:

Audubon’s Government Affairs team interacts with leading decisionmakers in Washington, DC and around the country to protect birds and the places they need. The Government Affairs intern is a paid internship opportunity in Washington, DC, for an individual interested in public policy and advocacy. The intern will report to the Government Affairs Project Manager and will work directly with other team members on various research, outreach, and creative projects to advance our key policy priorities.  The intern will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of Audubon staff, from policy experts to state and regional staff.

Compensation

$17.00-$19.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

• Contribute to the goals of the Government Affairs team in a variety of ways, with many opportunities to dive deeper into projects based on interest and need.  
• Work with staff to create and design outreach materials, such as factsheets to educate key decisionmakers and other constituencies about our policy priorities.  
• Provide research assistance as needed to support our government affairs work, to include researching decision makers, attending briefings or hearings, or reviewing proposed legislation.  
• Help with office tasks including assembling briefing folders, preparing mailings, and helping with various tasks for off-site events.
  
  

At the end of the internship, the intern will: 

• Have gained valuable experiences from interacting with professional communicators, conservation leaders, and government affairs professionals at Audubon, as well as with staff and volunteers from across the network. 
• Have developed a new set of communication and policy skills and tangible achievements through hands-on work and responsibility. 
• Contributed meaningfully to the success of our policy work through research, special projects and implementation. 
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• The intern will work 35 hours per week in a hybrid format (2 or 3 days per week in the office, 2 or 3 days from home)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (a focus in political science, public policy, climate change, environmental studies, social sciences, communications and/or social change a bonus).  
• Strong oral and written communication skills; well organized. 
• Strong work ethic with exceptional organizational skills and an eye for details. 
• Genuine interest in conservation, the mission of the National Audubon Society, and social and environmental justice.
• Adaptable and versatile; able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word. 
• Experience with InDesign/Canva or other creative software a bonus. 
• Having speaking proficiency in Spanish or another language other than English is a bonus. 
• Understanding of GIS or other mapping software a bonus.
  
  

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

Accessibility Statement

The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.