Policy and Advocacy Intern at Church World Service, Inc. in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

About CWS



Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.



Purpose



The Policy & Advocacy Intern supports a dynamic, forward thinking, mission-centered Advocacy team at Church World Service. This position works closely with the Advocacy team to support our policy and
advocacy goals at the national, state, and local levels impacting refugees, asylum seekers,unaccompanied children, and immigrants. The Policy and Advocacy Intern supports the policy staff in
drafting policy documents, toolkits, and resources for the organization, as well as managing logistics for advocacy-related events and supporting the team with administrative tasks. The intern will be asked to
research and analyze state and national refugee and immigration related policies and build materials for diverse audiences in our networks. Interns are expected to keep up-to-date on political news at the state
and national level to assist the Advocacy team in releasing timely and relevant responses. The intern will report to the Policy and Advocacy Manager, meeting virtually, 1:1 on a weekly basis and joining
bi-weekly team calls. The intern will attend coalition and partner meetings as needed.



Qualifications

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment required.


• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS's Platform on Racial Justice required.


• Fluency in a language in addition to English is preferred.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, communicate effectively, and build
  lasting relationships with refugee leaders, program staff, and advocacy staff.


• Ability to collaboratively support diverse colleagues from a variety of professional, cultural, and
  educational backgrounds.


• Team-oriented, with a high level of self-motivation and ability to meet goals and manage time in a
  fast-paced environment.


• A demonstrated strength in policy research. Must be able to quickly and accurately obtain
  information and write clearly, concisely, and persuasively.


• Ability to convert policy research and updates into quality advocacy materials.


• Ability to utilize search engines as well as federal, state, and local government websites.


• Integrity, professional discretion, and ability to handle sensitive or confidential matters.


• Must be a current student enrolled in university, but any grade level and area of study is welcome
  to apply given a demonstrated ability to assist the organization in this role.

Special Requirements



Internship start and end dates are flexible.


Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Church World Service, we are dedicated to building
a diverse, inclusive workspace. So, if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply. Apply Now