What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Policy Research Intern position at Young Americans for Liberty?
The Campus Policy Research Intern will assist in policy research for the Student Rights Campaign (SRC) by identifying policies on college campuses that are not representative of classical liberal values. They will work alongside student leaders to change these policies on college campuses, providing a civic education through active learning. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Campus Policy Research Intern will guide chapters in implementing strategic advocacy efforts and sustaining their activities, ensuring long-term impact on student rights. Unlike traditional field staff, the Campus Policy Research Intern will not be physically present on campuses but will support chapters remotely through research, training, strategic planning, and regular communication. Here are the details:
ABOUT YAL
Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is the largest, most active, and fastest-growing pro-liberty organization on America's college campuses. With hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of student activists nationwide, YAL seeks to identify, educate, train, and mobilize young people committed to winning on principle. We have a young, dedicated, and tight-knit staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cultivate and activate petition lists to mobilize support.
- Conduct thorough research on school policies and student challenges to inform advocacy strategies.
- Ensure an optimal environment in state law for policy change.
- Study, develop, and evolve current ideal policies for campus environments.
- Establish and support student-led chapters at targeted schools with harmful policies through remote guidance.
- Recruit and train student leaders on Civic Action via virtual sessions.
- Equip chapters with the necessary skills and knowledge to advocate for policy change.
- Build and maintain relationships with student activists, faculty, and administrative bodies through virtual engagement.
- Engage with campus communities remotely to invigorate campus around policy change.
- Track the progress of campaigns, evaluate their impact, and ensure alignment with SRC goals.
- Provide regular reports on the successes and challenges of each chapter.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Experience in grassroots advocacy or political organizing
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in policy research and a willingness to learn state law.