Research and Policy Intern

ABOUT A MORE PERFECT UNION

A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy works to mobilize the American Jewish community to protect and strengthen American democracy in part by building and supporting a transpartisan Jewish collective-impact network. We pursue this work using three strategies:

1. We recruit and support Jewish institutions – our partners – to make and achieve contextually meaningful, action-based commitments to American democracy.
2. We weave our partners into a transpartisan collective-impact network of Jewish institutions learning from and supporting one another.
3. We articulate and elevate a compelling narrative about the Jewish commitment to protect and strengthen American democracy on both the Jewish communal and pro-democracy community’s agendas.

In 2022, we focused our work entirely on helping to ensure a free, fair, safe, and accessible election. Since then, we’ve widened our aperture to include additional strategic priorities, including expanding opportunities for civic learning, promoting ideological pluralism, and countering efforts to close civic space. A More Perfect Union is committed to doing its work in a spirit of transpartisanship, working with pro-democracy leaders and institutions across the political and ideological spectrum in pursuit of our priorities. As of Spring 2025, we are engaged in a strategic planning process that will shape our work through 2028. 

A More Perfect Union is fiscally sponsored by Goodnation Foundation.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Research & Policy Intern provides critical research, writing, and administrative support to A More Perfect Union and benefits from deep exposure to the internal operations of a dynamic social-impact organization working at the intersection of the Jewish community and the pro-democracy movement at a critical moment in American history. You will play an important role supporting the conclusion of this process through research, writing, and learning about nonprofit strategy.  This work happens remotely under the direction of A More Perfect Union’s Executive Director. 

Key Responsibilities

Research & Writing (~40%)

The Summer Intern will conduct research and writing projects. Among the projects under consideration for this summer are:

• Researching and drafting entries for our “What is…” series of explainers about core democracy principles (e.g., free speech, civil liberties, presidential pardons).
• Researching and drafting policy papers – based in academic literature on social change – that make a range of evidence-based cases for our strategic plan, in support of our programmatic work and fundraising program.
• Providing research support for the VP for Strategic and Communications on an updated version of our white paper.
• Providing research support for stump speeches, pitch decks, and other public presentations.

Administration (~30%)

The Summer Intern will support a range of administrative tasks and special projects. Among the projects under consideration for this summer are:

• Organizational knowledge: 
• Preparing recommendations to improve the utility and usability of the organization’s 1,000+ entry Knowledge Bank of articles and reports and – pending review of those recommendations – implementing those improvements.
• Preparing recommendations to improve the utility and usability of the organization’s document management system (in Google Drive) and – pending review of those recommendations – implementing those improvements under the supervision of the VP, Operations.
• Taking notes at internal and external meetings.
• Providing administrative support for team retreats.

Immersive Learning (~30%)

The Summer Intern will join internal and external meetings, team retreats, network-facing webinars, and coalition meetings, and will have a dedicated weekly “meaning-making” session with the ED and/or another member of the leadership team.

ABOUT YOU

You’re excited about the mission of A More Perfect Union. You believe deeply in the promise of American democracy, the role of faith-based leadership in supporting it, and the potential for the Jewish community to play a part in protecting and strengthening it. You thrive in environments in which you get to perform many different kinds of activities and engage a variety of skills over the course of a single day. You’re intensely curious, eager both to learn new things and to regularly question your own assumptions. You write incisive and mellifluous prose, and you always cite your sources. You are excited to learn about a nonprofit remote work environment. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Passion for A More Perfect Union’s vision and approach
• Professional and/or academic exposure to the American Jewish community, the pro-democracy movement, or both
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced remote environment, including multi-tasking and meeting required deadlines
• Facility and comfort with technology and enthusiasm for learning new functions and products

• Commitment to A More Perfect Union’s Core Values (see below)

WORK ENVIRONMENT, SALARY, AND BENEFITS

A More Perfect Union currently has team members in multiple states. While team members primarily work remotely, we gather in person roughly once a quarter, and the Summer Intern will participate in that retreat. The Summer Internship commitment is for 40 hours/week for eight weeks (pending availability). The compensation range for this position is between $500-700/week based on minimum wage requirements in the city and state where the intern will be residing and working remotely during the course of the internship.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application through our Workable account. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those received by March 28, 2025. 

A More Perfect Union places a high value on creating and fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not make hiring decisions based on race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, pregnancy, disability, or any other status protected by law. Individuals from across the political spectrum who are passionate about protecting and strengthening American democracy are strongly encouraged to apply.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to this field, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.