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Spring 2024 Climate Policy Intern, Policy and Government Affairs
Emerson Collective, United States
Experience
1 Year
Salary
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Jan 31, 2024
Last Date
Feb 29, 2024
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Job Description
OverviewEmerson Collective is an organization designed to develop opportunities and solutions in education, environment, immigration, and health equity through philanthropy, creativity and investments. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective brings together entrepreneurs and academics, artists, community leaders, and more to build solutions that spur measurable, lasting change. We work collectively to make the greatest difference possible.
The Opportunity
The Policy and Government Affairs team leads all policy work across Emerson Collective. We’re seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) intern to work closely with the Managing Director of Policy and Government Affairs. You will track all policy and political reporting, identifying developments that could impact EC issue areas. You will conduct research and draft presentation materials on the intersection between jobs and climate investments and prepare updates for EC teams on any necessary policy developments. In addition, you will support the team in building out their robust and ambitious policy strategies, campaigns, and additional day-to-day tasks.Roles and Responsibilities- Researching, analyzing, and tracking legislation
- Assisting in the review and dissemination of qualitative research
- Helping to build legislative agendas across teams
- Working closely with the Manager of Policy and Government Affairs in executing the Farm Bill Strategy
- Working closely with the Director of Policy and Government Affairs in the development and dissemination of information around our Climate Policy Strategy
- Keeping EA and MD on track with OKRs, tracking yearly progress and milestones
- Assisting the team on research, writing, rapid response, messaging, and other communications materials development
Additional Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements- Ability to commit full-time 40 hrs/week beginning in early February 2024 and ending in June of 2024 preference for college students pursuing a gap year/field study in areas of interest related to climate policy and government affairs
- Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality as interns may encounter sensitive information
- Flexible and adaptive work ethic when asked to contribute to special projects across different teams as they arise
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to respond to new ideas and projects with enthusiasm and a sense of possibility
- Creativity and resourcefulness when solving problems or completing tasks
- Exceptional organization and prioritization skills, including time management and project management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to develop materials for internal and external audiences
- Ability to maintain a team-oriented approach and thrive in entrepreneurial, dynamic environments
- High standards for accuracy, quality, and integrity
LocationEmerson Collective is a Bay Area-based organization with offices in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. This position is located in Washington, DC and is onsite 40 hours/week, starting asap through June 7th, 2024.
By supporting the Policy and Government Affairs team in the aforementioned areas and/or projects, you will walk away with expanded skills, networks, and knowledge.
This position requires being up to date on COVID vaccination consistent with current CDC guidelines, subject to documented religious and/or medical exemptions.
Building a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our mission and values as we strive to create systemic change and open possibilities for all of the communities we serve. To that end, we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Job Specification
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