About the role#
The Government Affairs Intern will work with the Georgia Public Policy Foundation to support policy efforts in areas such as housing, regulatory reform, taxes, education, and healthcare. You will assist the Director of Government Affairs with strategy execution and spend most of your time at the Georgia Capitol. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Atlanta.
What you'll do#
- Support the Director of Government Affairs in executing the Foundation strategy.
- Draft one-pagers and other policy materials.
- Track legislation, committee activity, and votes on priority issues.
- Maintain legislative tracking files.
- Coordinate meetings and events with legislators, coalition partners, and stakeholders.
- Attend legislative hearings and committee meetings to report back to staff.
- Assist with other projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Alignment with the mission and free-market principles of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation.
- A professional demeanor and the ability to handle private information.
- Ability to wear business professional attire.
- Basic knowledge of Google Meet, Slides, and Docs.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
About Stand Together
Stand Together is a non-profit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. It supports a network of partners including educators, business leaders, and activists to address social issues such as education and economic opportunity. The organization provides funding and operational resources to help these partners scale their work. It employs 826 people and operates within the non-profit sector.
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