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PRAB, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Legislative & Advocacy Aide Intern

Headquater 754 Rt 18 - East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$0/hr - $0/hr

PRAB, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, civic-minded intern to help strengthen relationships with policymakers and support advocacy initiatives for low-income, immigrant, and Latino communities across Central New Jersey. The intern will track relevant legislation, draft communications for the CEO, and assist in planning advocacy campaigns.

ConsultingNon ProfitSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Track local, state, and federal legislation that impacts PRAB’s priority areas (e.g., housing, early childhood, immigrant services)

Maintain a legislative relationship tracker using Excel or Microsoft Lists

Draft letters, memos, or policy statements for the CEO’s signature

Attend or observe local council, county commissioner, and state legislative sessions (in-person or virtually)

Support the planning of PRAB-led advocacy campaigns or legislative briefings

Monitor political calendars and propose engagement opportunities (e.g., Latino Legislative Day, budget hearings)

Qualification

Public PolicyLegislative ProcessExcelWritten CommunicationSpanish FluencyOrganizational SkillsVerbal Communication

Required

Highly motivated, civic-minded intern

Ability to track local, state, and federal legislation that impacts PRAB's priority areas (e.g., housing, early childhood, immigrant services)

Maintain a legislative relationship tracker using Excel or Microsoft Lists

Draft letters, memos, or policy statements for the CEO's signature

Attend or observe local council, county commissioner, and state legislative sessions (in-person or virtually)

Support the planning of PRAB-led advocacy campaigns or legislative briefings

Monitor political calendars and propose engagement opportunities (e.g., Latino Legislative Day, budget hearings)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organized, detail-oriented, and interested in racial, economic, or housing justice

Preferred

Public Policy, Political Science, Urban Studies, or Public Administration majors preferred

Familiarity with NJ state government structure and legislative process is helpful

Spanish fluency a plus but not required

Legislative Landscape Briefing Booklet for PRAB Board & Leadership (e.g., who's who, what bills matter, and how to engage)

Policy Watch Weekly email bulletin to inform staff of evolving legislative issues

Plan for a PRAB Legislative Advocacy Day including outreach templates, agenda, and prep materials

Benefits

Internship credit (if applicable)

A letter of recommendation

Networking opportunities

Potential invitation to join PRAB for future advocacy meetings or press events

Company

PRAB, Inc.

Founded in 1969 and incorporated in 1971 by a group of Puerto Rican/Latino volunteers, the Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) is a comprehensive human services organization with our headquarters in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Founded in 1969