Policy and Events Intern, Voter Approved Children's Funds

Children's Funding Project

. Assist the Policy Associate, Voter-Approved Children’s Funds, with planning and execution of the biennial Children’s Funding Institute .

Posted 10/26/2026internshipRemote • Louisiana • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and project management skills while effectively communicating in both written and verbal formats. Possesses a foundational understanding of child and youth financing policies and event planning coordination.

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Event PlanningProject ManagementClear CommunicationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationProject ManagementChild Financing PoliciesElectoral ProcessesResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaborationAdaptabilityCommitment to Diversity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle SuiteGmailGoogle DocsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyEducationPolitical ScienceVoter-Approved FundsEvent Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Policy Associate, Voter-Approved Children’s Funds, with planning and execution of the biennial Children’s Funding Institute
Support internal meeting agendas, scheduling, and note-taking
Assist with external communications with faculty, attendees, special guests, and vendors
Support registration, virtual event elements, and the event app
Help prepare printed materials, signage, and supplies
Travel to New Orleans to provide on-site event support during June 21–25, 2027
Gain understanding of existing and prospective voter-approved children’s funds throughout the United States
Work with the VP of Strategy & Advocacy to identify a policy area and develop in-depth knowledge
Participate in a CFI session demonstrating policy-area learning
Contribute to other assigned projects
Report to the Vice President, Strategy & Advocacy and receive technical direction from the Policy Associate, Voter-Approved Children’s Funds

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate
Coursework in a relevant area such as public policy, education, or political science and/or early career experience in a related profession
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite, including Gmail, Google Docs, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a remote environment
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
Experience with or desire to learn child and youth financing policies and strategies
Experience with or desire to learn local electoral and ballot measure processes
Experience with or desire to learn event planning and coordination
Regular availability for 15–20 hours per week for approximately 6 months, with occasional additional hours
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable
Must be available to attend CFI in person in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 21–25, 2027
Cover letter required; writing sample may be requested during the virtual interview

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel and lodging costs will be covered for required in-person CFI attendance in New Orleans
Fully remote work arrangement
Opportunity to learn about VACF policy and processes
Opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of a chosen policy area
Opportunity to connect with a national network of funders, advocacy and policy organizations, elected officials, intermediary organizations, community organizers, and advocates