Description
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and strengthening the earned benefits of older Americans. It focuses on issues such as Social Security, Medicare, and the rising cost of living, working to influence legislation, provide educational resources, and represent the interests of retirees and seniors in public policy debates.
• Wage Per Hour: $20.00
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Hours per week: 30 – 40 hours/week
• Days Per week: 5
• Location & Type: Remote
Responsibilities and Duties
Join our team as a Legislative Assistant Intern and gain hands-on experience at the heart of public policy and advocacy! This internship offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with our legislative and policy staff, contributing to meaningful initiatives that make a real impact.
• Research & Policy Analysis: Conduct research on legislative issues, track bills, and summarize key policy developments for staff briefings.
• Advocacy Support: Assist in preparing advocacy materials, including fact sheets, talking points, social media content, and outreach emails to stakeholders.
• Communications & Writing: Draft newsletters, policy updates, and correspondence to partners, constituents, and policymakers.
• Event & Meeting Support: Attend legislative hearings, prepare notes and reports to share with the team.
• Data & Administrative Tasks: Help maintain legislative databases, monitor congressional activity, and support general administrative tasks that keep our advocacy efforts running smoothly.
Key Deliverables:
•Concise policy memos and bill summaries
•Weekly legislative tracking reports
•Notes and analysis from hearings, meetings, and briefings
•A final project showcasing your contributions, such as a policy brief, advocacy toolkit, or research report
Qualifications and Skills
*REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS*
• Does this position require U.S. work authorization? – Yes
• Would you sponsor a work visa for the right candidate? – No
• Are you willing to hire candidates that are temporarily authorized to work for a defined period in their field of study? (e.g. for a job / internship under OPT/CPT) – Yes
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Skills: Microsoft 365 Suite
Preferred Majors: Political Science, Public Policy
College Level: Junior, Senior
Benefits
• Flexible Schedule
• Networking and professional development opportunities as part of TNPA’s Leading EDGE internship program
NOTE: Applicants will be contacted by TNPA and/or the employer. Please, no follow-up phone calls or direct contact with the employer on application status.
About Leading EDGE
This internship is posted by The Nonprofit Alliance’s Leading EDGE Internship Program. This program aims to elevate the visibility of college-age job candidates, including those in underrepresented and first-generation student populations, within the employer job market; and enable first job placements that can lead to a career path in the social good sector, including roles in marketing & fundraising, finance, policy, data management & analysis, and other fields.
We invite all students to learn more and help us create a thriving nonprofit sector that has the support, resources, and influence to make the world a better place. Visit TNPA.org/Leading_EDGE/ for more information.
The nonprofit sector’s ability to change the world is not possible without diversity and inclusion. The Nonprofit Alliance promotes equal opportunity by following EEOC regulations and EEO laws that apply to each part of our organization and taking actions to promote fairness and diversity as part of our equal employment opportunity policy. The Nonprofit Alliance does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotions, transfers, discipline, training, and distribution of benefits. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants and employees who need them for medical or religious reasons, as required by law.
