Summer Public Policy Intern (paid)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Summer Public Policy Intern (paid) 

NARRATIVE:

The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) is a non-partisan public policy organization dedicated to rebuilding domestic manufacturing through legislative and grassroots advocacy. As a highly successful labor-management partnership, AAM sits at the center of a broad coalition focused on domestic manufacturing, labor, and international trade issues. We offer an exciting and dynamic work environment, providing interns with a valuable opportunity to engage with critical policy issues impacting American jobs, economic recovery, manufacturing, and trade.

AAM is seeking a full-time Public Policy Intern to assist in advancing our legislative priorities and grassroots campaigns. This internship offers hands-on experience in policy research, legislative analysis, and coalition-building efforts aimed at revitalizing the U.S. manufacturing sector.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate is a current undergraduate or graduate student (recent graduates will also be considered) with solid research, writing, and communication skills and a basic understanding of the Federal Government. Interest in or knowledge of economics, international trade, and manufacturing is appreciated but not required. 

REPORTS TO: 

Designated supervisor on Policy team

WORK DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: 

§ Research pending legislation; 

§ Attend virtual Congressional hearings and brief AAM staff; 

§ Draft letters and grassroots advocacy messages; 

§ Help organize events and Hill meetings; 

§ Track news around Capitol Hill relating to AAM’s target issues; 

§ Track grassroots efforts and successes; 

§ Other duties as assigned by the Vice President. 

LOCATION: 

This is an in-person opportunity; however, this may change in accordance with federal, state, or local safety guidelines or restrictions.  Interns will be expected to work at least 4 full days in person at AAM’s Washington, DC office, with the remainder of the week worked remotely. To work remotely, the intern must confirm that he/she/they has full access to a secure computer with high-speed internet access.

INTERN SESSION: 

Our summer session begins on or around Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and concludes on or around Friday, August 8, 2025. 

OTHER INFORMATION: 

This position is full-time (35 hours per week) and is paid $20.00/hour. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to Jenna Carretero (jcarretero@aamfg.org). Specify “Policy Intern” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is March 25, 2025.

AAM is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.