Policy Internship Program

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP Applicants should be classified as a sophomore or greater by their academic institution and have excellent written and oral communication skills. A basic understanding of the legislative process is preferred but not required. This internship does provide a monthly stipend but housing is not provided. Start and end dates are flexible. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Represent NASDA in congressional hearings, conference calls and other venues, and provide an analysis of these events to policy staff members • Manage logistics, provide operational support and interface with senior state and federal agriculture policy makers in a fast-paced environment during NASDA’s Annual Meeting (Fall) or Winter Policy Conference (Spring) • Conduct research on various legislative issues of importance to NASDA’s membership • Write articles covering various agricultural issues for NASDA’s weekly newsletters • Monitor congressional calendar and other office administrative duties as assigned HOW TO APPLY Submit a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 letters of reference to Careers at [email protected]. Please reference “NASDA Policy Internship” in the subject line. Application deadlines are as follows: APPLICATION DEADLINES CONTACT US: Careers | [email protected] | (202) 296-9680 | 4350 N. Fairfax Drive Suite 810 | Arlington, VA 22203 | www.nasda.org | Summer 2024 (May – August) Apply by February 9, 2024 Fall 2024 (August – December) Apply by June 24, 2024 Spring 2025 (January – May) Apply by October 31, 2024