Emerson Collective · 1 month ago
Summer Intern, E Pluribus Unum: Policy & Government Relations
New Orleans, LA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerEmerson Collective is a company of investors, changemakers, and creative thinkers dedicated to making a lasting impact. The Policy and Government Relations internship offers college students an opportunity to support legislative efforts focused on fairness and opportunity in the Southern United States, through research, analysis, and administrative support.
Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Support the maintenance of a robust dataset of Southern legislation impacting fairness and opportunity using the PolicyNote software platform
Contribute to the legislative and policy updates by providing analysis, summaries, and trend identification
Conduct background research on local and state policy landscapes to inform ongoing projects and initiatives
Prepare briefings and summaries on policymakers, elected officials, and community leaders prior to engagement meetings
Participate in solution-oriented discussions around fairness and opportunity challenges in the South
Provide written internal summaries and action items from key meetings and discussions
Support general team operations, including coordination of outreach and cross-team collaboration
Qualification
Required
Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
Demonstrated interest in nonprofit work, community development, and social impact
Strong research and data synthesis skills; ability to gather and analyze information from multiple sources
Interest in understanding how local, state, and federal policies shape communities across the South
Excellent writing and communication skills; able to produce concise summaries and reports
Critical thinking and curiosity about how policy can be a tool for advancing fairness and opportunity
Collaborative and flexible approach, with the ability to work across teams
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Operates with care, curiosity, and a spirit of generosity
Thrives in a dynamic environment where new ideas are encouraged and put into action
Preferred
Preferably with an interest in reducing disparities and barriers to advancing equity in Southern communities
Potential majors include, but are not limited to, political science, government, law, history, and sociology
Benefits
Lunch allowance
Commuter allowance
Travel and housing allowances as needed
Company
Emerson Collective
Emerson Collective strengthens schools, secures rights for immigrants, and restores relationship between humanity and nature.
Founded in 2004
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Low
Managing Director, Fellowships and Nonprofit Media
Anne Marie Burgoyne
Managing Director, Philanthropy
Recent News
2025-12-21
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