State Policies Intern – Marijuana Policy Project

Stand Together

. Monitor legislation in assigned states and identify bills MPPF should support or oppose .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $7,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and writing capabilities in cannabis policy, with a focus on advocacy and legislative processes. Possesses excellent time management and detail-oriented skills to effectively support cannabis law reform initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cannabis Policy ResearchLegislative AdvocacyWritten CommunicationGrassroots MobilizationDetail-Oriented

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Hard Skills

Policy ResearchLegislative MonitoringEmail DraftingSpreadsheet ManagementTestimony Writing

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedTime ManagementIndependent WorkCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Cannabis LawsLegislative HearingsGrassroots AlliesNon-Profit AdvocacyState Legislators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor legislation in assigned states and identify bills MPPF should support or oppose
Perform cannabis policy research and writing
Draft emails to supporters, form letters to lawmakers, informational handouts, web content, and written testimony on key bills
Research legislators’ stances on cannabis policies and update a spreadsheet
Perform advocacy-related tasks, including remotely testifying at legislative hearings, scheduling legislative meetings, mobilizing grassroots allies, and coordinating with allied organizations
Contribute to Marijuana Policy Project Foundation’s mission of reforming cannabis laws and educating cannabis regulators, consumers, and state legislators
Work under the supervision of the Director of State Policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Early-career professionals, including undergraduate, graduate, or law students and recent graduates, are encouraged to apply
Must be geographically located in the United States throughout the program
Must be authorized to work in the United States throughout the program
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a small remote group setting
Extremely detail-oriented
Excellent time management skills
Ability to conduct real-time outreach and research with limited oversight
Must interview with both the non-profit partner organization and Stand Together Fellowships staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid experiential learning program
Professional development
Leadership training
Meaningful work experience
$7,500 stipend for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week
Online and on-site KIP programming