The Role
Support research and communications for public policy campaigns: collect and synthesize policy and media research, compile press materials and media lists, and draft or assist with briefs, memos, op-eds, speeches, and other written products. Collaborate remotely with the team and manage time across multiple projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
Evergreen Strategy Group, a social impact, public policy, and communications agency, is seeking Interns with excellent writing and research skills to help support client work in Fall 2026. Ideal candidates will be highly self-motivated, good collaborators, detail-oriented, fast learners, and interested in a wide variety of state-level and national public policy issues.
As part of the Evergreen team, you will contribute to strategies and campaigns that help purpose-driven companies, nonprofits, and public figures make progress on important issues – from climate change to voting rights to gun violence prevention and more.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Research: Collecting and synthesizing background material on legislation and policy developments across various issue areas, potential clients, reporters and news outlets, and current events. Contributing research to inform messaging, speechwriting, policy memos, and other written products.
- Communications: Quickly assembling press relations materials, such as pitch notes, press lists, press releases, media trackers, and other written products.
- Writing: Depending on the availability of projects, interns may have the opportunity to take the first pass on briefs, one-pagers, and memos and support the outlining and drafting of op-eds, speeches, and other written products on substantive political issues.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Junior, Senior, or Master’s student in an accredited college or university (currently enrolled or within six months post-graduation);
- 2+ previous, relevant internship or volunteer experiences;
- Relevant experiences should demonstrate interest in public policy, progressive electoral politics, social justice, corporate purpose, or a closely related field.
- Excellent writing and research skills;
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized;
- Positive attitude and ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a virtual work environment;
- Proactive and able to manage time effectively with limited oversight;
- At least 15 hours of set weekly availability, within standard working hours on a continental U.S. time zone;
- U.S. work authorization is required, as we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
This is a fully remote position. Pay is $20/hour, and 15-20 hours/week is expected. The start and end dates for this position are flexible based on your academic calendar, but will approximately run from August 31, 2026 to December 18, 2026. Mentorship and professional development will be priorities, and we will offer opportunities for you to network with our staff, fellow interns from around the country, and policy and communications professionals outside of Evergreen through virtual events.
Evergreen is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, our staff cannot conduct informational interviews. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, and our team will be in touch.
Skills Required
- Junior, Senior, or Master’s student (currently enrolled or within six months post-graduation)
- 2+ previous relevant internship or volunteer experiences
- Demonstrated interest in public policy, progressive electoral politics, social justice, corporate purpose, or a related field
- Excellent writing and research skills
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a virtual work environment
- Proactive and able to manage time effectively with limited oversight
- At least 15 hours of set weekly availability within standard working hours on a continental U.S. time zone
- U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship)
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The Company
What We Do
Evergreen Strategy Group helps companies and organizations communicate their values and navigate hot-button policy issues at a time when sitting on the sidelines isn't an option. Now more than ever, corporate activism is an opportunity to energize employees, attract new consumers, strengthen brands, and drive progress on the most important social and economic challenges. Evergreen offers a suite of strategic communications services and partners with our clients to build compelling brand advocacy campaigns backed by meaningful action. We work with top national brands, innovative start-ups, and passionate non-profits — leaders who want to step into the arena and make an impact.
