Policy internship job description

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the national umbrella organization for the nation's leading network of women's health care providers, educators, and advocates, serving women, men, teens and families. Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) is the advocacy and political arm of PPFA. For over 100 years, Planned Parenthood has done more than any other organization in the United States to improve women's health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible health care decisions.

SUMMER POLICY INTERNSHIP AT PUBLIC POLICY, LITIGATION & LAW DEPARTMENT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA

Practice Areas: Constitutional Law, State Legislative Policy, State Statutory and Regulatory Law, Non-Profit, Reproductive Rights
Number of Lawyers: 10-20

The Public Policy, Litigation and Law Department of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) seeks a rising 2L or3L law student to serve as a policy intern for its New York or Washington, D.C. office for the summer of 2023. This internship is a full-time position. PPFA is open to candidates who wish to split their summer with another internship or a summer associate position.

The State Policy team in PPFA's Public Policy, Litigation and Law Department provides strategic legal advice to affiliates about their proactive and defensive legislative and administrative goals, and provides analysis and support on state legislation related to sexual and reproductive healthcare, including but not limited to access to abortion and contraception, sexual and reproductive health education, gender-affirming care for transgender individuals, and Medicaid coverage. We assist affiliates in their efforts to defeat or repeal laws and policies that restrict Planned Parenthoodpatients' access to comprehensive reproductive health services and in their efforts to enact laws and policies that expand access to such services. Our team also provides analysis and legal advice on regulatory issues at the state and local levels.

Interns can expect to work closely with PPFA attorneys on a wide variety of policy-related responsibilities, including conducting legal research and analysis; drafting memoranda, talking points, and informational backgrounders. Interns will be invited to participate in conversations with affiliates and coalition partners throughout the summer.

The internship is open to rising second- and third-year law students. Successful applicants will have enthusiasm, excellent research and writing skills, and an interest in reproductive justice, health law, racial and economic justice, and/or public interest law more generally. Applicants are encouraged to seek outside funding for the internship. However, if you are not able to secure funding, please advise us as PPFA may be able to provide funding.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the internship, a resume, a writing sample, and an unofficial/official transcript. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Summer Intern Policy Effectiveness & Assessment - Division of Supervision & Regulation - 23237
: DC-Washington
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Employee Status : Temporary
Overtime Status : Non-exempt
Job Type : Internship
Travel : No
Shift : Day Job Years of Experience Required: : 0 Education Required: : Some College Relocation Provided: : No Salary Grade Low: : 20 Salary Grade High: : 22 Minimum Salary: : 48000 Maximum Salary: : 68900
Posting Date : Sep 9, 2022
Position Description
The Policy Effectiveness and Assessment section within the Division of Supervision and Regulation (S&R) is seeking an intern for summer 2023. The Policy Effectiveness and Assessment section conducts economic analysis and research to inform policymakers and the public and help shape the division’s policy agenda.
The student will work on various data collections from supervised banks and on other financial datasets. They may access databases using SQL, document processes for the data, or otherwise analyze data under the direction of permanent staff. Interns may also work on policy-oriented projects on the section's bank regulatory framework. Over the course of the internship, the student will strengthen their skills in data analysis and enhance their understanding of the US regulatory framework.

Position Requirements
Suggested Major/Minor: Desired background for interns include study of economics or related fields. We may also consider interns with a more quantitative background such as mathematics or physics or related fields.
Programming skills in SQL, R, Stata or Python are desired.
An unofficial transcript may be requested. Minimum level of education desired: College junior. This position can be completed remotely.
US citizenship is required for all Board internships; applicants must be current students, graduating from their program fall 2023 or later.
Full vaccination for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.

CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in low-income immigrant communities. Our vision is a future with diverse and thriving communities living free from discrimination and fear, working together with mutual respect to achieve full human rights for all. CASA de Maryland has created a separate affiliate to expand the tools we have available to serve the immigrant community. CASA in Action is a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in the mid-Atlantic, they are separate organizations. Each is a separate nonprofit corporation with its own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.

DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS:

Communications and Policy Campaigns provides communications and advocacy support to CASA and CASA in Action to advance its programming and campaigns.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the Research and Policy Internship is to support the policy team in running successful campaigns to advance fundamental rights for CASA members to advance education, tenant, and worker rights and achieve racial and immigrant justice through legislative and administrative lobbying and electoral candidate campaigns.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and develop legislative fact sheets, one-pagers, infographics, presentations, action alerts, letters, etc as needed for legislative campaigns

• Attend internal policy team meetings, strategy sessions, local and statewide legislative hearings, grassroots actions, coalition meetings, and other events as necessary.

• Prepare policy briefs and memos for legislative staff, affiliates, and coalition partners.

• Draft verbal and written testimony for local and statewide bills as needed.

• Analyze and track local and statewide legislation. Conduct research on various legislative topics.

• Assist with electoral programming as needed.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (pending)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Deep commitment to social change and to growing CASA and CASA in Action as membership organizations in which members have decision-making authority.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Experience in research, organizing, and/or advocacy at a campaign organization.

• Excellent written and speaking skills.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to immigration policy and related policy issues.

• Familiarity with the political process, current political dynamics, citation standards, and policy issues affecting immigrants.

• Ability to maintain a database and high comfort level with basic computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and willingness to learn other needed computer programs including specialized communications, elections, and legislative contact programs.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must be able to work flexible hours occasionally.

• Must have a personal laptop and access to a reliable internet connection.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADA: CASA will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA: This position is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.

CASA and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CASA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective 02 June 2021, requiring COVID‑19 vaccination(s) for all employees and prospective employees, AmeriCorps members, and paid or non-paid internships. In accordance with CASA's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees, AmeriCorps members and interns, and their families, CASA members and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations. In making this decision, the executive leadership team reviewed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, CASA’s Legal Counsel and local health officials. All prospective employees will be required to provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation prior to the first day of employment with CASA. AmeriCorps member candidates will be required to provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation at the time of presenting proof of citizenship and SSN eligibility.