What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Local Policy position at Annie E Casey Foundation?
Position Summary
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s paid, twelve-week summer program is designed to provide interns with engaging, challenging project-based assignments, cross-team exposure and learning opportunities in a mission-driven environment, working to support their assigned team as well as on a group project with each other. The program will run from June 1–Aug. 21, 2026.
The Foundation is seeking an intern to work with its Local Policy team, reporting to a senior associate.
Responsibilities
- Assist with research on the policy implications of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies for communities of color
- Assist with grantee data collection and analysis.
- Monitor changes in federal, state, and local legislation as it relates to youth experiencing homelessness and associated funding streams.
- Other duties as assigned.
The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates should be enrolled in a college or university program, preferably junior or senior standing or enrolled in a post graduate program.
- Preferred majors include public administration, political science, social work, human services, sociology, and criminal justice.
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Keen attention to and ability to track and manage details
- Capacity to work well with competing priorities
- Experience crossing boundaries of race, class, ethnic origin and personal philosophy, as well as the capacity to work effectively with a broad range of constituencies
- Strong time-management skills
- Proficiency with databases, Internet and presentation software
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote).
Tools and Equipment Used
Telephone, copiers, computer with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom
Physical Demand/Workplace Environment
The work will be performed in a hybrid setting based in Baltimore, MD. Visits to other locations may be required.
Compensation
This is a temporary position compensated at a rate of $19 to $25 hourly, up to 40 hours per week.
Please submit your resume and cover.
Salary : $19 - $25