Summer 2026 Advocacy and Government Relations Intern

Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths. Today, through the No Kid Hungry campaign, Share Our Strength is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need. No child should go hungry in America – we’re on our way to making that a reality and we want you to join us. We’re bold, creative, always open to new ideas, and 100% dedicated to our mission. If that sounds like you, we’d like you to consider becoming part of our team.

The Advocacy and Government Relations Intern will be responsible for advancing the mission of Share Our Strength, to end childhood hunger in America, by supporting a portfolio of high-priority projects that strengthen the organization’s advocacy infrastructure and government relations capacity. Working closely with the Advocacy and Government Relations team, the intern will contribute meaningfully to efforts that expand our policy influence, deepen stakeholder relationships, and enhance the tools and resources that drive federal, state, and local public policy change.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research on legislative priorities, political landscapes and relevant program data to inform advocacy materials.
• Draft, edit, and proofread a range of written products including briefing books, one-pagers, and internal documents.
• Support the design and implementation of systems for tracking and managing stakeholder relationships across multiple campaigns.
• Participate in team meetings, strategy sessions, and relevant external calls or briefings.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining shared team resources, files, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Advocacy and Government Relations team and, as appropriate, with staff from other departments.
• Completing and presenting a capstone project covering a relevant topic
• Other tasks and day-to-day duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College Junior or Senior;
• Organized, self-motivated and flexible;
• Experience with political or issue campaigns, public policy change, and/or anti-hunger and anti-poverty advocacy;
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to work independently and efficiently;
• Ability to work well with multiple and diverse groups of people;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required;
• Excellent and proven research skills;
• Interest in non-profits, fundraising, events, marketing, culinary industry, hunger, nutrition, sales, and/or children;
• Available to work 20-30 hours per week;
• Excellent computer skills, especially in Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Share Our Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, age, or any other classification protected by law.

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