About this role
IAVA’s Policy Department is the face and voice of veterans on Capitol Hill. This team has been instrumental in the most significant veterans’ advocacy victories, winning major battles in Congress (like the GI Bill), helping thousands of veterans nationwide, and making national headlines daily. The Advocacy intern will have the opportunity to assist the legislative team in building relationships with Congressional offices and coordinate with allied advocacy organizations. The Advocacy Intern will report to the Political Director.
The Advocacy Intern will:
Obtain an understanding of how policy is formed and practiced.
Learn how to track and analyze new legislation.
Learn how to study, draft, and (possibly) publish briefs, blogs and papers on current issues facing veterans.
Have an opportunity to attend meetings on Capitol Hill, illustrating firsthand how Congressional hearings, events and conferences work.
Receive overviews of IAVA’s internal systems in order to effectively learn how to maintain database and data input.
Help represent IAVA to the public and policy community.
The Advocacy Intern should possess:
Excellent organization and leadership skills
Clear, thoughtful, precise, and quick writing skills
A strong interest in public speaking and media
Knowledge of veterans’ affairs or related issues
A strong desire for experience in advocacy, on Capitol Hill, or with/within the federal government
Flexibility, dedication to mission, and a robust sense of humor - we are a rapidly growing organization, and one that is presented with many unique, interesting and exciting opportunities on a regular basis.
To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, salary history and three professional references to [email protected], with “Salesforce Coordinator” in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your campaign experience could be applied to IAVA. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
IAVA is an equal opportunity employer. VETERANS OF THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN CONFLICTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.