Internships

The Feminist Majority seeks highly motivated undergraduate students with an interest in the public policy and political science, particularly in areas concerning gender, human rights and development. Interns must demonstrate a strong academic record and preferably have a background in the feminist movement and/or feminist issues.

The Feminist Majority, one of the nation’s leading feminist advocacy organizations, develops creative long-term strategies and permanent solutions for the pervasive social, political, and economic obstacles facing women.

Internships are available in our Washington, DC and Los Angeles offices. Interns work full or part-time during the spring and fall semesters, or full-time during the summer. Full-time interns work 35-40 hours a week, while part-time interns must commit at least 20 hours per week. Regular office hours are 9:30-6:00 but interns may tailor their hours to fit school and work schedules. All who are interested are encouraged to apply.

Interns are an essential part of the Feminist Majority offices. They perform a wide variety of responsibilities, including monitoring press conferences and coalition meetings, researching information, attending rallies, and organizing events. Each intern works closely with a staff member in order to learn from direct hands on experience and contribute to substantive projects.

Interns work in one or more of the following areas:

Feminization of Power

Create materials and conduct research on strategies to increase the number of women in decision-making positions in the government, both appointed and elected.

Public Policy Advocacy

Work closely with senior staff on Congressional hearings, legislation, and research on public policy issues.

Communications

Develop print and online materials for Feminist Majority legislative campaigns, assist in the development and writing of the Feminist Majority Report, develop and compose Feminist Majority email alerts on a wide variety of issues, and assist in updating Feminist Majority websites.

Ending Gender Apartheid

Work closely with our Director of the Afghan Women and Girls Campaign to conduct research, create content, and help build coalitions to end gender apartheid in Afghanistan.

Qualifications

Undergraduate feminist women and men in all majors are encouraged to apply. We prefer applicants who have experience working on women’s issues on campus and/or in their communities, or through a previous internship or job. The Feminist Majority is committed to diversity and encourages applications from people of color, people with disabilities, and math/science majors.

Housing

The Feminist Majority does not provide housing for interns but previous interns have found the following links helpful. Washington, DC Housing Options

Application Process

Email your resume, including GPA, cover letter and a writing sample of no more than 5 pages to the addresses listed below. Interns are accepted on a rolling basis for the following periods — Summer (June to August), Fall (September to December), and Spring (January to May). Please specify the internship area in which you would prefer to work.

Washington, DC Office
Internship Coordinator
Feminist Majority
1600 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington , VA 22209
phone: (703)522-2214
toll-free: 1-866-444-3652
fax: (703)522-2219
[email protected]
Los Angeles Office
Internship Coordinator
Feminist Majority
433 S. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills , CA 90212
phone: (310) 556-2500
fax: (310) 556-2509
[email protected]

If you have further questions about our internship program, please contact the Feminist Majority.

Additional internships are available at our sister organization, Feminist Majority Foundation