Start Early · 8 hours ago
Illinois Policy Intern
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.60/hr - $16.60/hrStart Early is a champion for early learning and care, aiming to close the opportunity gap for young learners. The intern will support the Illinois Policy Team in systems-building strategies, including advocacy and outreach efforts related to early childhood issues.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support the Illinois Policy Team’s systems-building strategies, which include administrative advocacy, legislative advocacy, coalition and partnership building, thought leadership, leadership and consultation, and outreach and engagement
Policy research and analysis
Data tracking and analysis
Monitoring and synthesis of city, state, and federal policy developments and issues, including legislative and regulatory proposals
Collaboration with Start Early staff and external partners as needed to advance early childhood systems-building efforts
Collaboration with Start Early staff and external partners to create and distribute strategic documents for a variety of audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment in a master's degree program in a relevant field (e.g. social work, public policy and administration, law, public health)
Interest in public policy and/or early childhood issues
Ability to commit to both 8-10 weeks full-time in the summer and two days/week during the school year
Company
Start Early
Start Early is a non-profit organization that focuses on early learning through research, professional development, data, and technology.
Founded in 1982
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Diana Rauner
President
Recent News
First Five Years Fund
2025-09-19
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