GR Federal Advocacy Intern

Job description

Overview Boys & Girls Clubs of America named "One of the Best Nonprofits to Work for in 2017, 2018 and 2019" Indeed.com Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the nation's premier youth development organization. Our programs, training and services impact nearly 4 million children and teens every year. We are always looking for qualified professionals with a passion for improving young lives, as a member of our national staff. We have strong values,and offer great benefits to allow our employees to maintain work/life balance. JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Government Relations-Policy & Advocacy, the Government Relations & Advocacy Intern will support the Federal Government Relations and Advocacy departments in Washington, D.C. including research, planning and execution of events and campaigns, and other core team responsibilities related to theorganization and its mission. LEARNING OUTCOMES: - Understand the inner workings of the DC nonprofit government relations, public policy, and advocacy systems. - How to execute and manage advocacy strategies - How to build and manage meaningful relationships with key stakeholders to the benefit of the program and mission - How to use esse...