Public Policy Internship - Summer 2026

Location: Washington D.C.

Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week / 5 days a week. Our team is in person two standing days per week. The selected intern candidate must be able to be in the office at least part of those two days.

Benefits: A $1,500 stipend will be provided.

All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2026.

ABOUT US

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and in communities to provide the mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change in their lives and affect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. The Girls Inc. Public Policy Office leads this work and helps increase the capacity of our affiliates and girls to engage in advocacy, at the federal, state, and local levels. Together with partners and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

The Public Policy office intern will support the team’s work in a variety of ways, including:

•  Researching and tracking legislation and other policy initiatives affecting girls
•  Researching and drafting issue briefs and other policy materials
•  Helping to plan and prepare for meetings and other events
•  Supporting our grassroots engagement efforts
•  Drafting communications to our affiliates and network of supporters (including social media content)
•  Drafting action alerts, letters, and other communications to elected officials and the broader public.
•  Representing Girls Inc. are virtual and in-person meetings
•  Attending virtual congressional briefings, hearings, and receptions 
• Supporting the Teen Advocacy Council program

Because the DC team is small, the intern will have many opportunities to observe and participate in substantive work to implement Girls Inc.’s public policy priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  At least a rising sophomore in college
•  Ability to commit 40 hours/5 days per week to the internship on a hybrid (remote and in-person) schedule
•  Our team is in person two standing days per week. The intern must be based in the DC area and available to come into the office on those days.
•  Demonstrated interest in public policy; nonprofits; advocacy; and/or issues affecting girls and women
•  Attention to detail
•  Ability to manage competing priorities
•  Willingness to challenge yourself and learn new skills 
•  Passionate about the policy areas on our National Policy and Advocacy Platform

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (no longer than 1-2 pages, ideally policy or advocacy related). All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2026.

Girls Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.