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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills in legislative, regulatory, and policy topics, with the ability to synthesize findings into actionable briefs. Capable of drafting various communication materials and providing operational support in a collaborative team environment.
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Research CapabilityWritten AnalysisProject CoordinationPublic Policy InterestGenerative AI Oversight
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Hard Skills
Legislative ResearchRegulatory AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentDrafting White PapersData Compilation
Soft Skills
Collaborative Team PlayerProactive MindsetAbility to Manage Multiple DeliverablesComfortable Operating in Ambiguity
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Public PolicyCertificate in Political ScienceCertificate in LawCertificate in International Relations
Industry Keywords
AdvocacyCommunity EngagementStakeholder OutreachBriefing MaterialsSocial Media Posts
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support policy workstreams spanning advocacy, community engagement, stakeholder outreach, technical research, regulatory analysis, and briefing materials
- Draft talking points, white papers, social media posts, presentation decks, and short- and long-form articles for external audiences
- Research legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and synthesize findings into actionable briefs
- Provide operational support through drafting, proofreading, data compilation, and project coordination
Requirements
What you’ll need- Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in public policy, political science, law, international relations, or a related field
- Genuine interest in US policy and government
- Demonstrated research capability, including written analysis of legislative, regulatory, or policy topics
- Collaborative team player able to flex between community-facing work and technical research
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and progressing on evolving problems
- Proactive, self-starter mindset
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables with minimal supervision over a 12-week engagement
- Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight
- Maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period
Benefits
Comp & perks- Quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges”
- Equal opportunity employment
- Reasonable accommodation support
- Free compatible screen reader available
- Candidate Privacy Notice and arbitration information for US applicants