Government Relations Intern

🇺🇸Hybrid - WA$18.40/hr1h ago

K-12 Operations Government Relations Advocacy Policy Research Project Management Nonprofit Operations

Role Snapshot

The Government Relations: Federal & Advocacy Intern supports BGCA's federal government relations and advocacy work in Washington, D.C., gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit policy and advocacy. The role contributes to the organization's federal legislative priorities for youth development.

Key Responsibilities: The intern coordinates Congressional and Administration meetings, researches legislation and regulatory comments, supports fly-ins and Capitol Hill visits, and helps produce advocacy materials. The role also includes clerical and administrative support as assigned.

Skills & Tools: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and strong written and oral communication are required. Candidates should show time management, attention to detail, adaptability to a fast-paced environment, and independent and collaborative work habits.

Qualifications: Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate 2- or 4-year college or university program, or have equivalent work experience. A basic understanding of advocacy, government relations, public policy, and legislative procedure is required, with interest in nonprofit and youth development encouraged.

Location: Hybrid - WA

Compensation: $18.40/hr

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Job Description

SPRING 2027 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Start/End Date: Jan 2027 through May 2027

Work Requ irements: Approximately 20-30 hrs per week

Salary: $18.40/hr

Location: This internship is an office-based, on site-position located in Washington, DC Currently operating under a hybrid model: 3 days remote/2 days in office (where applicable)

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Government Relations-Policy & Advocacy, the Government Relations: Federal & Advocacy Intern will support the Federal Government Relations and Advocacy departments in Washington, D.C.Responsibilities will range from research, planning and execution of events as well as other core team responsibilities related to the organization 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 relationships with stakeholders to the benefit of the program and mission
How to use essential advocacy tools and software
How to meet challenges, overcome obstacles, and work in a dynamic team environment
How to develop stewardship communication skills

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track meetings and visits with Members of Congress and the Administration conducted with
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and local Club organizations.
Research legislation and regulatory comments important to Boys & Girls Clubs at a national, state, and
local level; Conduct web-based and other research as needed on BGCA legislative issues.
Research, collect and aggregate data on issues critical to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s federal
legislative priorities.
Attend coalition meetings, Capitol Hill visits, and Congressional hearings on behalf of BGCA
Create and update biographical and background information on Members of Congress and stakeholders.
Assist with planning and support of BGCA’s fly-ins and/or other Government Relations events.
Support thought leadership opportunities as assigned.
Assist with production and editing of government relations & advocacy materials and internal documents.
Support collection of relevant Club and youth stories related to BGCA priority issues to further enhance
BGCA advocacy efforts.
Perform basic clerical tasks, including word processing, copying, mailing, filing, managing routine office
business, and provide other program, administrative, and organization-wide support as needed/assigned.
Other related/comparable duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Must be enrolled at an undergraduate 2 or 4 year college/university or equivalent work experience
Basic understanding and interest in advocacy, government relations, public policy & legislative
procedure required
Interest in nonprofit and youth development encouraged
Strong interest in project management in nonprofit environments

Skill-set

Strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power
Point, SharePoint, etc.).
Strong verbal and written communications skills including proofreading, copy editing, writing, and
oral communication skills
An ability to manage time appropriately.
Demonstrated professionalism and maturity and a tolerance for rapid pace and shifting
assignments and priorities
Flexibility, good judgement, attention to detail
A demonstrated commitment and interest in the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of America
An ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in BGCA's Ethics Policy
and elsewhere.

Personal Qualifications

Ability to demonstrate BGCA’s values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and
excellence (ICARE) and integrate them into your work environment, model them in the way that
you work, and uphold those same values in others.
Demonstrate a track record of reliability, independent work, and creativity and is self-motivated
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively as well as an eagerness to learn.
Must be available, on-site in Washington, DC February 22, 2027 – March 2, 2027 (as assigned).