About the role#
The Marijuana Policy Project Foundation seeks an intern to support its state policy work. You will help reform cannabis laws by educating regulators, consumers, and legislators. This is a full-time, remote position where you will work independently within a small team.
What you'll do#
- Monitor legislation in assigned states to identify bills for the organization to support or oppose.
- Research cannabis policy and draft various materials, including emails to supporters, form letters to lawmakers, informational handouts, web content, and written testimony.
- Track legislator stances on cannabis policies and maintain an internal database.
- Testify remotely at legislative hearings.
- Schedule meetings with legislators and coordinate with allied organizations.
- Mobilize grassroots allies to support or oppose specific legislation.
What you'll need#
- Current status as an undergraduate, graduate, or law student, or status as a recent graduate.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Authorization to work in the United States and current residency within the country.
Location & details#
- This position is fully remote.
- The term for this internship is Winter 2027.
- This is a paid internship.
About Stand Together
Stand Together is a non-profit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. It supports a network of partners including educators, business leaders, and activists to address social issues such as education and economic opportunity. The organization provides funding and operational resources to help these partners scale their work. It employs 826 people and operates within the non-profit sector.
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