Who We Are
We believe it is self-evident that all people are created equal, with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness – and that government secures these rights with the consent of the governed. We call this the American Promise.
To achieve the American Promise requires effective government, fair markets, personal freedom, and representative democracy – and it starts, as the Declaration of Independence itself did, with the states.
Future Now is an effort to achieve the American Promise in states with high impact interventions. The Future Now family includes initiatives such as The States Project and The States Forum.
Position Details
The goal of the Internship Program is to provide a well-rounded experience for interns that provides an opportunity to see the impact of your work. As an intern, you will gain valuable exposure to our work, and will be provided with opportunities to make connections to support the development of your career.
The Opportunities
We are looking for interns to gain experience with and support the following teams:
Responsibilities may include: resume reviews, candidate communications, scheduling and coordination, professional development and workplace culture events coordination
Events/IT/Administration: This team provides all around support for the Operations Team such as for events coordination, IT logistics, and administrative management
Responsibilities may include: helping manage onboarding into key systems, coordinating event logistics, tracking IT compliance tasks, and pitching in on ad hoc projects as they arise.
General: This team provides in-house legal and compliance support by working with outside counsel, answering questions, and preparing training materials and policies. *Law student interns preferred
Responsibilities may include: Legal research support in the areas of campaign finance, nonprofit, copyright, employment law and other areas; designing and executing compliance systems.
The States Project focuses on improving Americans’ lives by winning state legislative power and working with lawmakers to achieve goals for the common good.
High school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of additional study or work experience
Passion for building the power in states to achieve the American Promise.
Exceptional critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to exercise excellent judgment while handling sensitive and confidential information
Capable of independently managing time and tasks associated with a fast-paced organization
Clear communication skills
What You Can Expect During the Recruitment and Hiring Process:
All applicants will submit a resume and cover letter. Selected applicants will be moved forward to a phone screen. The next steps will include interviews with leadership.
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