Political Intern | Gun Violence Prevention | Paid Fall Intern

Brady PAC fights to protect the right of every American to live free from gun violence. We advance public safety by electing federal and state candidates who champion our gun violence prevention (GVP) agenda and prioritize the ideals of the Brady Campaign Blueprint , including universal background checks, safe storage, and a federal assault weapons ban.

The organization serves as a counterweight to the gun industry “dark money” Super PACs. Brady PAC is the sister organization and political arm of Brady, the oldest and boldest gun violence prevention agency. Brady has been working for more than 30 years to end gun violence in America through grassroots efforts and sensible legislation.

Job Summary

Brady PAC is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and mission-driven individual to join our team as a political intern for 10 hours per week. The position reports to the Executive Director. This position is currently remote, and may include optional in-person opportunities to attend meetings or events in DC. Please note this position operates on Eastern Standard Time hours and is a part-time, paid position, not exceeding 10 hours per week . Excellent writing and strong organizational skills are essential for working in this position. Knowledge of effective strategies in the digital environment is a plus.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct political research
• Manage and draft material for social platforms
• Monitor email inboxes
• Draft memos and other internal documents
• Assist with the preparation of presentations and meeting
• Assist with donor profiles
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Strong writing skills, including precise grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced, high-performing team
• Strong desire to be a key team contributor
• Self-motivated, creative, dependable and accountable.
• Available to work 10 hours per week eastern time.
• Experience with the Google suite
  
  

Highlights Of Your Internship

• Support a compelling mission
• Work alongside Brady subject matter experts and thought leaders
• Be part of a cohort of like-minded interns
• You'll be assigned an Intern Advocate to provide mentorship and help you set goals
• Inclusion in team meetings, presentations, and calls
• Opportunity to collaborate across the organization
• “Lunch & Learns” on riveting topics
• Social media training and the potential to write for the Brady blog
• Social activities
  
  

Details: Paid internship | We'll work with you to earn college credit | Remote

To Apply

Provide your resume along with two writing samples to demonstrate your talents and expertise.

Please Include a Cover Letter Telling Us

• Professional areas of interest
• Goals for the internship
• Why you'd like to intern for Brady PAC
  
  

Background

No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. Brady believes that Americans, working together, are more powerful than any problem and we invite those who feel the same way to join us in our work. We know our multi-pronged approach of education, litigation, and legislation will ensure that one day, every American can live free from the fear of being shot. Join us in creating that America.

For more than 40 years, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has been the leading national voice in the prevention of gun violence with an unrivaled history of success. The Brady Bill, which was signed into law in 1993, remains the single most effective gun violence prevention policy in history, with Brady background checks blocking more than 3 million sales of guns to prohibited purchasers such as domestic abusers, convicted violent criminals, and people with dangerous mental illnesses. In the words of President Bill Clinton, “countless people are alive today” because of the work of Jim and Sarah Brady and the Brady Center.

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

To request an accommodation during the interview process, please email: bihaymon@bradyunited.org

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.