Teams at Democracy Forward Foundation

Leads nonprofit compliance across legal, financial, grant, contract, employment, ethics, and regulatory requirements. Oversees charitable registrations, compliance tracking, vendor due diligence, internal controls, audits, policies, training, and compliance calendars. Partners with senior leadership, Finance, People and Culture, and the General Counsel’s Office to translate complex requirements into operational guidance and maintain an effective compliance program.

Paid summer legal internship supporting public interest litigation and regulatory advocacy. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting briefs, motions, comments, and other filings; assisting with litigation strategy, hearings, and case screening; and participating in client and strategic discussions. The role is full-time from May 27 through July 30, 2027, with interns working in the Washington, DC office an average of two to three days weekly.

Develop and execute platform-specific social media strategies across LinkedIn and other social channels. Manage content planning, publishing, community engagement, short-form video initiatives, and performance analytics. Translate complex legal and policy work into compelling, accessible stories that grow supporter engagement and advance Democracy Forward’s mission. Collaborate with internal teams and organizational experts to shape messaging, test new formats, and report results to stakeholders.