State Policy Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) seeks an undergraduate intern for Fall 2026 to support the Center's work building the State Gender Policy Collective.

Students who can commit at least 15 hours of internship work per week and who will receive school credit are eligible to apply. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. The Center will work with the intern to secure academic credit.

The National Women's Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families.

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

The National Women's Law Center Action Fund educates voters on where candidates stand on key policy issues affecting women and girls, anchors large-scale advocacy efforts, and pushes candidates and elected officials to embrace gender justice issues. We aim to drive progressive change in our policies and laws so that all women and girls can live, learn, and work with safety, dignity, and equality.

The intern will:

• Support the development and maintenance of the State Gender Policy Collective's Resource Hub
• Support state legislator research and outreach to state legislators and advocacy organizations
• Monitor policy trends and developments in the states across key gender justice issues, including childcare, economic justice, reproductive rights and health care, workplace and education justice, LGBTQI+ rights
• Contribute to the development and organization of content for the State Gender Policy Collective Newsletter and blogs
• Support administrative tasks, like relationship tracking and scheduling
• Other related duties as assigned

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program;
• Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
• Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;
• Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;
• Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently; and
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.

The intern will report to the State Policy Senior Counsel.

This internship is unpaid, but the Center will work with the intern to secure academic credit. A stipend of $175 per month, prorated, will be provided if allowed by the student's school. This position is not eligible for benefits.

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.

To apply, please submit:

• A resume;
• A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship and why you think you would be a good fit;

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but applications received after July 24, 2026, may not be reviewed. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women's Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC's mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't check all the boxes, please apply. We'd appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.