About Justice + Joy
Justice + Joy National Collaborative is an intergenerational gender- and racial-justice organization engaged in advocacy, organizing, and research. At Justice + Joy National Collaborative, our goals are to achieve collective power to advance justice, establish affirming social narratives, and build ecosystems of support with and for girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color. works to advance equity for girls, young women, and young families by transforming systems through research, policy, advocacy, and community leadership.
Organization: Justice + Joy National Collaborative
Location: Remote, with potential travel (U.S.)
Term: Spring 2027 (January–May)
Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per week (flexible)
Focus: Federal policy and advocacy addressing the needs of young mothers
Compensation: A $2,500 Stipend – Justice + Joy will work with the intern to secure academic credit, if applicable
About the Internship
The Policy & Advocacy Internship offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in federal policy, legislative advocacy, research, and movement-building. Though Justice + Joy focuses on advocating for girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people across a variety of systems, this internship will be focused on the intersectional needs of young mothers, specifically. Intern will contribute to projects that shape policy conversations on issues involving young mothers and the care economy, economic mobility, maternal and reproductive justice, education, child welfare, and juvenile justice.
This is an opportunity to work alongside researchers and advocates while developing practical policy skills and contributing to initiatives with national impact.
Intern Duties & Responsibilities
- Complete six policy briefs on the issues of the care economy, economic mobility, maternal and reproductive justice, education, child welfare, and juvenile justice, as they relate to the needs of young moms.
- Prepare related fact sheets, issue memos, and advocacy materials.
- Track relevant federal legislation and summarize policy developments.
- Assist in analyzing Justice + Joy research publications and translating them into accessible policy recommendations.
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and in-person support of congressional advocacy events that will be held between May 4-5, 2027, in Washington, D.C. (Travel, lodging, and food will be covered by Justice + Joy).
Preferred Qualifications
We welcome applicants from a variety of academic disciplines, including public policy, political science, public health, law, gender studies, communications, and related fields.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
- An interest in public policy, advocacy, and social justice.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
- A commitment to equity and community-centered approaches to policy change.
Prior policy experience is welcome but not required.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of the internship, students will have:
- Experience conducting policy research and legislative analysis.
- Opportunities to contribute to national advocacy initiatives and policy campaigns.
- Exposure to congressional engagement, coalition-building, and public policy strategy.
- Mentorship from experienced policy and research professionals.
- Professional writing samples for their portfolio.
Application Deadline: 15, November 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Please email Aysha Khan (she/her) at aysha@justiceandjoynatl.org with any questions. To apply, click the “Apply for This Job” button below and submit the following items :
- A resume.
- A brief statement of interest (500 words or less) describing why you are interested in this internship.
- One writing sample (3–5 pages preferred)
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