Legislative Intern

Job Description

Legislative Intern – The Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL)

The Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL) is a bipartisan coalition dedicated to restoring American credibility and effectiveness abroad through robust international assistance. Composed of national security experts and young professionals, A4AL champions effective international engagement.

About the Role

A4AL is currently seeking a

Legislative Intern

to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in the intricacies of legislative advocacy and how a mission-driven organization supports its government relations work from behind the scenes. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the nuts and bolts of policy advocacy, community organizing, and political campaign support.

Key Responsibilities

As a Legislative Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting A4AL’s advocacy efforts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Meeting with congressional staffers to advocate for A4AL’s mission and policy positions.
• Supporting local organizing efforts within the community or on campus in alignment with the Alliance’s goals.
• Drafting compelling letters to the editor to influence public opinion and policy discourse.
• Conducting legislative research to inform A4AL’s advocacy strategies.
• Providing direct support to endorsed political campaigns through field organizing activities.
• Taking notes during virtual briefings or committee hearings to capture key information.
• Formatting and proofreading memos to ensure clarity and professionalism.
• Coordinating internal document storage to maintain consistency and accessibility of information.
• Providing general administrative support as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for motivated individuals who possess the following qualities:

• Reliable: Demonstrates consistent dependability in completing tasks and commitments.
• Detail-Oriented: Pays close attention to small details to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organized: Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, and maintaining structured workflows.
• Strong Written Communication Skills: Able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely in written form.
• An interest in Congress, foreign policy, or nonprofit advocacy is helpful, but no prior policy experience is required.

Position Details

• Location: This is a fully remote position.
• Compensation: This is a volunteer position.
• Hours: Flexible hours to accommodate your schedule.
• In-Person Opportunities: Interns based in the Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area may be asked to assist with in-person events such as Hill Days or advocacy meetings on an as-needed basis.