Policy and Events Intern, Voter Approved Children's Funds

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• Assist the Policy Associate for Voter-Approved Children’s Funds in planning and implementing the biennial Children’s Funding Institute.

• Support the organization of internal meeting agendas, scheduling, and taking notes.

• Aid in external communications with faculty, attendees, special guests, and vendors.

• Assist with registration, virtual event components, and the event application.

• Help in preparing printed materials, signage, and necessary supplies.

• Travel to New Orleans to provide on-site event support from June 21–25, 2027.

• Acquire knowledge about existing and potential voter-approved children’s funds across the United States.

• Collaborate with the VP of Strategy & Advocacy to pinpoint a policy area and gain comprehensive understanding.

• Engage in a CFI session showcasing policy-area learning.

• Contribute to other assigned projects.

• Report to the Vice President of Strategy & Advocacy and receive technical guidance from the Policy Associate for Voter-Approved Children’s Funds.

⛳️ Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or a recent graduate.

• Coursework in relevant fields such as public policy, education, or political science and/or early career experience in a related profession.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite, including Gmail, Google Docs, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to work both collaboratively and independently in a remote setting.

• Dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

• Experience with or eagerness to learn about child and youth financing policies and strategies.

• Experience with or interest in local electoral and ballot measure processes.

• Experience with or willingness to learn about event planning and coordination.

• Regular availability for 15–20 hours per week for approximately 6 months, with potential additional hours.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Must be able to attend CFI in person in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 21–25, 2027.

• A cover letter is required; a writing sample may be requested during the virtual interview.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for mandatory in-person CFI attendance in New Orleans.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Opportunity to gain insights into VACF policy and processes.

• Chance to develop in-depth knowledge of a selected policy area.

• Opportunity to connect with a national network of funders, advocacy and policy organizations, elected officials, intermediary organizations, community organizers, and advocates.