Development Intern

Stand Together

. Research and write policy papers, commentaries or articles .

Posted 10/30/2026internshipHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesEntry Level💰 $5,500 - $7,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and writing capabilities, with a focus on producing well-structured policy papers and articles. Engages effectively with community stakeholders and maintains excellent communication within a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research SkillsPolicy WritingCommunity EngagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration

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Hard Skills

ResearchWritingPolicy Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationTimeliness

Industry Keywords

Grassroot InstitutePolicy PapersMedia RelationsCommunity GroupsConferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and write policy papers, commentaries or articles
Discuss research with local and national media, community groups, and state, county and federal lawmakers
Conduct general or detailed research as required
Assist Institute staff with tasks, projects and events
Revise or update research as requested by editorial staff
Represent the institute at state and national conferences, as needed
Participate in staff calls and leadership team meetings
Maintain excellent communication and foster a collaborative working environment with all departments, offices and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Early-career professionals, including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates, are encouraged to apply
Eligible candidates must be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program
Alignment with the vision and mission of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
Ability to write well-structured, accurate and readable prose
Ability to connect with people in the community who can help with the research
Ability to reliably commute to the institute’s main office in downtown Honolulu
Regular attendance and timeliness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid experiential learning program
Professional development
Leadership training
Meaningful work experience