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Intern, Local Policy

CompanyAnnie E Casey Foundation
LocationBaltimore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with research on the policy implications of emerging technologies and monitor federal, state, and local legislation related to youth homelessness. Additionally, they will support the team with grantee data collection and analysis.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $25
Company Size
403
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private national philanthropy that creates better futures for the nation’s children by strengthening families, building economic opportunities and transforming neighborhoods into safer and healthier places to live, work and grow.
About the Role

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. 


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Key Skills
ResearchData analysisLegislative monitoringWritten communicationOral communicationTime managementDatabase managementPresentation softwareMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailAnalytical skills
Categories
Social ServicesGovernment & Public SectorScience & ResearchData & Analytics