Internships

Woodhull accepts rolling applications for Fall, Spring and Summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants may apply to intern with Woodhull’s policy or communications departments in New York or Washington, DC. Internships have flexible start and end dates.

While internships are unpaid, Woodhull will work with a student’s university to assure academic credit is received.

Please note: Woodhull is accepting short-term summer, and full fall internship applications at this time.

Policy Intern Responsibilities

• Provide research and analysis on current policy issues.
• Track local and federal policies.
• Educate policymakers and key stakeholders.
• Assist activists in lobbying visits.
• Attend hearings, coalitional meetings, and community events where appropriate.

Qualifications
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a program in policy, political science, non-profit organizations, or another relevant field.
- Strong research and writing skills are absolutely critical.
- Ability to excel at working both independently and collaboratively.
- A commitment sexual freedom as a fundamental human right.
- Demonstrated interest in transgender, LGBT, health care, privacy, civil rights or related issues a plus.

Communications Intern Responsibilities

• Research and write 1-2 blog posts per week (>350 words) on social and political issues relevant to the sexual freedom movement.
• Draft and edit press releases and media advisories.
• Pitch news items to bloggers and reporters.
• Monitor and produce bi-weekly media reports.
• Establish and maintain a press contact list.
• Assist with managing press events.
• Other communications tasks as assigned by the Woodhull team.

Qualifications
- Have strong familiarity with progressive political news outlets.
- Strong oral and writing communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize and write under a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
- Experience as a writer, reporter or blogger is helpful.
- Must be extremely detail oriented and a self-starter.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Independent worker.

Time and Location 
Interns work remotely, out of our Washington, DC and New York City offices during regular business hours for 16-20 hours per week. Highest priority will be given to candidates who can commit to two regular work days a week (10-6 or 9-5)
Application & Deadline 
Mail, fax, or email a resume, cover letter, and a 1-3 page writing sample to Ricci Levy, ricci@woodhullalliance.org Cover letters should describe your background, experience, and interest in this work.

Legal Intern

Woodhull offers year-round legal internship opportunities. We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in law school. Legal internships are unpaid, but Woodhull will work with a student’s university to assure academic credit is received.

We work with 3L students and recent law school graduates on a case-by-case basis for law fellowships. To be considered for a law fellowships, applicants must have an external financial sponsor.

Legal Fellow Responsibilities

• Provide research and analysis on legal and/or policy issues
• Track local and federal legislation and policies
• Educate policymakers and key stakeholders
• Assist sexual freedom activists in lobbying visits
• Attend hearings, coalitional meetings, and community events as appropriate

Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a law school
- Strong research and writing skills are absolutely critical
- Ability to excel at working both independently and collaboratively
- A commitment to sexual freedom as a fundamental human right
- Demonstrated interest in sexual freedom related issues a plus (review of issues on the website is encouraged)

Time and Location Summer Interns work out of our office in New York City during regular business hours for 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. On a case-by-case basis, some legal interns may work remotely or from our Washington, DC office on an abbreviated schedule.

Spring/Fall Interns work out of our office in Washington, DC on in New York City during regular business hours for 15-20 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Highest priority will be given to candidates who can commit to two regular work days a week (10-6 or 9-5)

Application Mail, fax, or email a resume, cover letter, and a 3-5 page writing sample to Ricci Levy, ricci@woodhullalliance.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance
4401-A Connecticut Avenue, NW #300
Washington, DC 20008

p. 888-960-3332
f. 202-330-5282