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Emerson Collective · 1 month ago

Summer Intern, Immigration: State Inclusion and Integration

Washington, D.C.

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Emerson Collective is a company of investors and changemakers focused on making a lasting impact. The State Inclusion and Integration intern will conduct research and writing projects to support inclusive state and local policies for immigrant communities across the United States.

Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Research best practices, innovative models in state and local immigration policy, including state-driven responses to federal enforcement, labor shortages, and changing policy landscapes in legal status and long-term integration

Interview state government officials on best practices and drafting success stories that demonstrate program impact

Take notes on and summarize key points during stakeholder meetings

Provide regular (daily) news clips to keep team members abreast of the latest developments in integration policy on the state level

Provide organizational and administrative support as needed

Qualification

Research skillsAnalytical skillsWriting skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProject managementCuriosityStrategic thinking

Required

Rising undergraduate senior, preferably pursuing a degree related to public policy, political science, labor and/or urban studies, migration studies, history, sociology, ethnic and/or American studies

Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, accessible summaries and recommendations

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort engaging with external partners such as state officials, nonprofit leaders, and other stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Deep curiosity about immigration, equity, and state and local policy innovation, and eagerness to create impact in these fields

Strong intuition and incredibly perceptive, curious, and open to learning new things

Dynamic, strategic systems thinker