Policy Intern | Gun Violence Prevention | Paid Intern

Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.

Job Summary:

The Policy Intern will support the daily functions of the policy team at Brady. The Policy intern will assist with research on pending legislation, members of Congress, and potential gun violence prevention measures at the state and federal levels. Working closely with the Federal and State Policy Managers as well as the Vice President of Policy, the best candidate will be flexible, enthusiastic, collaborative, and passionate about gun violence prevention.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzing legislation and drafting relevant talking points and testimonies for use by the policy team.

• Researching and writing memos and testimonies on key gun violence prevention policies and bills.

• Updating current institutional reports, fact sheets, and other materials based on updated data and information.

• Providing briefings in advance of meetings with legislators and helping to track legislative efforts.

• Working in conjunction with the full policy team to provide logistical support on coalition calls, legislative meetings, and maintaining databases.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong writing skills, including precise grammar, punctuation, and spelling

• Ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced, high-performing team

• Strong desire to be a key team contributor

• Self-motivated, creative, dependable and accountable.

• Available to work Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 5:00pm eastern time. If you are in a different time zone, we will accommodate your schedule.

Highlights of Your Internship:

• Support a compelling mission

• Work alongside Brady subject matter experts and thought leaders

• Be part of a cohort of like-minded interns

• You'll be assigned an Intern Advocate to provide mentorship and help you set goals

• Inclusion in team meetings, presentations, and calls

• Opportunity to collaborate across the organization

• “Lunch & Learns” on riveting topics

• Social media training and the potential to write for the Brady blog

• Social activities

Details: Paid internship | We'll work with you to earn college credit | In-person in DC with the option for virtual in select cases.

To Apply:

Provide your resume along with any supporting documents or links to demonstrate your talents and expertise.

Please include a cover letter telling us:

• Professional areas of interest

• Goals for the internship

• Why you'd like to intern for Brady

Background:

No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. Brady believes that Americans, working together, are more powerful than any problem and we invite those who feel the same way to join us in our work. We know our multi-pronged approach of education, litigation, and legislation will ensure that one day, every American can live free from the fear of being shot. Join us in creating that America.

For more than 40 years, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has been the leading national voice in the prevention of gun violence with an unrivaled history of success. The Brady Bill, which was signed into law in 1993, remains the single most effective gun violence prevention policy in history, with Brady background checks blocking more than 3 million sales of guns to prohibited purchasers such as domestic abusers, convicted violent criminals, and people with dangerous mental illnesses. In the words of President Bill Clinton, “countless people are alive today” because of the work of Jim and Sarah Brady and the Brady Center.

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.