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Role Description

The Policy Intern provides essential research and fact gathering concerning a wide range of sexual violence issues. The Intern will also be expected to draft materials as needed, including memoranda and research papers, and may be asked to review policy documents. This internship will focus on federal and state legislative advocacy. In addition, the intern will assist RAINN's Policy Team in their general work with Congressional and state legislative offices.

General Responsibilities:

• Support and assist staff in their correspondence with governmental agencies and Congressional and state legislative offices.
• Provide the policy department with general research and relevant facts regarding sexual assault issues.
• Help drafting memorandum, policy statements, and letters to government officials as needed.
• Assist with administrative and data input tasks as needed.
• Assist in updating and establishing tools for disseminating policy resources, including database materials.
• Track and monitor legislation in all 50 states.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student (required qualification).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong writing, research, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interest in policy work.
• Demonstrated interest in the issue of sexual violence.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) with demonstrated ability to effectively utilize these tools for communication, collaboration, organization, and data management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and a team-player attitude.
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check administered by RAINN.
• For background check purposes, applicants must have a US Social Security number (SSN).

Requirements

• Please attach the following materials at: Application Link
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• Only complete applications will be considered. Please, no phone calls.

Remote Work Requirements

• RAINN interns are required to have a home office setup with a dependable high-speed internet connection.
• This must be sufficient to support all job-related tasks, including accessing systems, communicating with teams, and providing uninterrupted hotline services or administrative support.