Spring 2027 Girls Inc. Public Policy Internship | Girls Inc. National | Handshake

About this opportunity

Location: Washington D.C. Hours: Part time, 15 hours a week. Our team is in person two standing days per week. The selected intern candidate must be able to be in the office at least part of those two days. Benefits: A $750 stipend will be provided. All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2. HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates MUST submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample within the application platform (no longer than 1-2 pages, ideally policy or advocacy related) by 11:59 p.m. on December 2, 2026. ABOUT US Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and in communities to provide the mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change in their lives and affect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. The Girls Inc. Public Policy Office leads this work and helps increase the capacity of our affiliates and girls to engage in advocacy, at the federal, state, and local levels. Together with partners and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders. ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP The Public Policy office intern will support the team’s work in a variety of ways, including: • Researching and tracking legislation and other policy initiatives affecting