State Policies Intern – Marijuana Policy Project

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Observe legislation in designated states and determine which bills MPPF should endorse or contest

• Conduct research and writing related to cannabis policy

• Compose emails to supporters, template letters for lawmakers, informational materials, web content, and written testimonies on significant bills

• Investigate legislators’ positions on cannabis policies and maintain an updated spreadsheet

• Execute advocacy-related tasks, including remote testimonies at legislative hearings, arranging legislative meetings, rallying grassroots supporters, and collaborating with partner organizations

• Support the mission of the Marijuana Policy Project Foundation in reforming cannabis laws and educating regulators, consumers, and state legislators

• Operate under the guidance of the Director of State Policies

⛳️ Requirements

• We welcome early-career individuals, such as undergraduate, graduate, or law students, as well as recent graduates to apply

• Applicants must be located in the United States throughout the duration of the program

• Must have authorization to work in the United States for the entire program

• Self-driven and able to work independently within a small remote team environment

• Highly detail-oriented

• Strong time management abilities

• Capable of conducting real-time outreach and research with minimal supervision

• Candidates must interview with both the non-profit partner organization and Stand Together Fellowships staff

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid experiential learning opportunity

• Professional development opportunities

• Leadership training sessions

• Valuable work experience

• $7,500 stipend for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week

• Access to online and on-site KIP programming