Location: In-person preferred, remote possibleHours: Minimum 30 hours a week. Benefits: A stipend will be provided.  Girls Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. ABOUT US Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and in communities to provide the mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change in their lives and affect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. The Girls Inc. Public Policy Office leads this work and helps increase the capacity of our affiliates and girls to engage in advocacy, at the federal, state, and local levels. Together with partners and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders. ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP This internship has the option to be remote or in person, although in-person is preferred. The Summer Intern will support the Public Policy team’s efforts on a number of issues affecting girls’ lives including, but not limited to, preventing and addressing gender-based harassment and violence, school discipline reform, supporting girls’ mental health, promoting comprehensive sex education, and youth civic engagement. Because the DC team is small, the intern will have many opportunities to observe and participate in substantive work to implement Girls Inc.’s public policy priorities.  The Public Policy office intern’s duties may include:Planning, scheduling and preparing for meetings on Capitol Hill, at federal agencies, or with coalition partners, as well as both virtual and in-person events (e.g. Lobby Day and Girls Inc. Teen Advocacy Council DC Fly-in);Supporting our grassroots engagement efforts; drafting communications to our affiliates and network of supporters (including social media content); drafting action alerts, letters, and other communications to elected officials and the broader public;Researching and tracking legislation and other policy initiatives affecting girls as needed;Staying abreast of and updating the team regarding relevant news and policy developments as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience with:CommunicationsEvent planning Lobby Day schedulingProject management Working in fast-paced environmentsHOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and an optional short writing sample (no longer than 1-2 pages, ideally a blog or opinion piece) to Kristen Velloza at advocacy@girlsinc.org.