Listing Start Date: Monday, June 23, 2025

Expires: Open Until Filled

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities Administration/ Task Management – Holds self-accountable for assigned responsibilities; sees tasks through to completion in timely manner

• Receives planning submissions and manages them through the review process including performing planning and zoning reviews and coordinating reviews by City engineers and other parties and tracking progress.
• Writing staff reports and presenting them to Planning Commission and Historic Commission.
• Providing administrative support to department-affiliated boards and commissions including sustainability committee and bicycle pedestrian advisory committee.
• Manages grant projects including application, administration, and closeout.
• Writes or updates City plans and presents final versions to City Council and Mayor.
• Manages City annexation process when parcels outside City limits wish to incorporate.
• Coordinates with outside entities including state, county, and federal agencies and performs related reviews and reporting. 
• Performs mapping functions such as updating GIS layers.  
• Responds to requests for information from the public and coordinates closely with developers. 

Listing Start Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Expires: Open Until Filled

Job Description:

BACKGROUND

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the health of the Delaware Estuary, which supplies clean drinking water for millions of people and provides valuable resources for businesses, governments, and communities, including those that are overburdened or economically distressed. PDE pursues clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities by:

• Leading science-based efforts to prevent pollution, protect wetlands, and restore mussels and oysters
• Partnering with governments, nonprofits, corporations, and the public to restore the vital waters that nourish our communities
• Fostering care and support for the health of the entire estuary through festivals, workshops, river cleanups, and other special events.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Estuary Community Coordinator designs, develops, and implements community engagement projects focused on clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities. This work is conducted primarily in Wilmington, Delaware, but extends to other communities in the Delaware Estuary, including the cities of Philadelphia, Camden, and Chester.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinates day-to-day operations of local community projects around the Delaware Estuary:

• Leads projects and activities in coordination with other PDE staff or external partner organizations.
• Oversees project timelines, assists with developing budgets, tracks deliverables, and monitors budgets and key metrics.
• Coordinates and facilitates engagement projects.
• Provide communications staff with relevant materials for the PDE website and social media platforms.
• Coordinates fieldwork, volunteers, staff, and/or related meetings. Delegates work tasks to staff and volunteers as appropriate.
• Cultivates relationships and opportunities with partners that meet PDE’s engagement priorities.
• Assists with grant proposals, contract management, and procedure adherence related to projects.
• Identifies project opportunities to position local engagement within the broader regional context.
• Identifies business opportunities to improve local PDE engagement.

Supports local community work by connecting it to initiatives throughout Delaware:

• Assists the Engagement Director in coordinating and managing local engagement activities.
• Facilitates connections among local projects and regional efforts and goals.

Listing Start Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Expires: Open Until Filled

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE

The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

NKF’s Mission is what we do, our Values are how we do it.

• Accountability- Earn and Keep Trust
• Collaboration-Work as a team
• Communication- Empower with information
• Community-Build stronger community
• Compassion- Lead with care and respect
• Impact-Focus on the mission

We are committed to fostering an environment where your voice matters, driving diversity, equity, and inclusion. https://www.kidney.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is seeking a Policy Analyst to support its health policy and advocacy initiatives at the federal and state levels. Reporting to the Vice President of Health Policy, the Policy Analyst will conduct policy research, track legislation and regulations, draft materials, and assist in the development of NKF’s policy positions and strategies. This role will play a key part in advancing policies that improve prevention, treatment, and access to care for people with or at risk of kidney disease.

Policy Research & Analysis

• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation, regulatory activity, and budget proposals impacting kidney health.
• Prepare internal policy briefs, talking points, and memos summarizing complex issues for senior leadership and field staff.

Regulatory & Legislative Engagement

• Draft comment letters on proposed federal regulations.
• Support the creation and updating of NKF’s annual legislative and policy agenda.
• Assist in preparing materials and briefings for congressional meetings and public comment opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with NKF field offices to provide policy support for state-level advocacy campaigns.
• Engage with coalitions, patient advocacy groups, and industry stakeholders on aligned policy issues.

Content & Communication

• Develop policy summaries, fact sheets, and blog posts for policymakers, advocates, and the public.
• Assist with presentations and materials for NKF events, webinars, and advocacy campaigns.
• Tracking & Evaluation
• Maintain legislative and regulatory tracking systems.
• Help track outcomes of policy and advocacy activities and prepare summary reports.

For more information on this position, visit the job webpage here. 

The Management Analyst Team is designed for promising professionals that are interested in a career in public service. This is a permanent position that provides career development in local government while allowing individuals to develop and strengthen professional skills. This multi-year program is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in local government management and finance.

Management Analysts start in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) helping to develop and manage the components of Mesa's budget. Management Analysts may also have the opportunity to work on core teams or lead special projects for various departments across the City of Mesa. 

After one to two years in OMB, Management Analysts spend the next two years rotating through various departments and providing management assistance. Successful completion of the program may result in placement of the Management Analyst into another position in Mesa.

Listing Start Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Expires: Open Until Filled

Job Description:

The Economic Fundamentals Initiative (EFI) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) NGO established in 2019 that strives to bring economics, in simple terms, to everyone in former communist countries in their local languages. EFI works with universities, policy institutes and non-profits in 11 Partner Countries in the Balkans, South Caucuses and Central Asia to deliver material and activities that inspire broad-based interest in economics and personal finance. We have a special focus on secondary school students including an international Economics Olympiad, educational materials and teacher training. You can see more about our activities at www.econfun.org (although the site is currently undergoing significant upgrade).

We are looking for a Development Director to join a small full-time staff. Our staff is decentralized in the US and Western Europe and works virtually but with a high level of interaction and in person. 

The Development Director will:

• Develop, implement and execute (after Board approval) quarterly and annual fundraising plans to meet organizational goals.
• Maintain existing donor relationships with support from Board and senior staff.
• Identify new donor and grant opportunities, initiate contact (with Board support), and cultivate these relationships.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals.
• Organize Country Partners and EFI’s joint applications to international donors.
• Advise and motivate local fundraising efforts of Country Partners seeking support for EFI projects.
• Represent EFI at conferences and events where current and potential donors may be present

The ideal candidate will be:

• Outgoing and highly motivated.
• An excellent written and oral communicator.
• Someone with at least three years of experience in a development position.
• Knowledgeable about the US and EU philanthropy landscape. 
• At ease interacting with senior managers among corporations, international organizations, national banks, foundations, and representatives of high-net-worth individuals.
• A self-starter.
• Able to work in a collaborative manner without close supervision.
• Creative and able to think out of the box about EFI’s funding needs.
• Knowledgeable in basic economics, finance or business background helpful.
• Understanding of, supportive of, and interested in the transition from communism to free markets.
• Sensitive to local customs and practices across our 11 partner countries in the Balkans, South Caucasus, and Central Asia.
• Flexible and able to travel. (Our board and partners span 14 time zones. )

This position offers:

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the future of hundreds of millions of individuals and the education of tens of thousands of future leaders.
• Flexible schedule, remote work, and significant travel opportunities.
• Great and diverse colleagues.

To Apply and For More Information Contact: Development@econfun.org

The Biden School offers various internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students, including the Legislative Fellows Program and the Biden Institute Summer Internship Program.

Learn more on the Student Opportunities Page.

The District Office (Wilmington) of Congresswoman Sarah McBride is Seeking Interns!

The District Office (Wilmington) of Congresswoman Sarah McBride is recruiting students for an in-person internship with a stipend. The internship runs from August 25 until December 22. Students will work  20-25 hours/week with the potential to attend events. Duties will vary. 

For More Information: Visit the Internship Application Webpage Here

The U.S. Hydrogen Alliance is Seeking Summer Fellows!

The United States Hydrogen Alliance is a 501 (c)(6) non-profit association of members advocating for the development, deployment and utilization of clean hydrogen in all 50 states. We serve the hydrogen industry through state and federal policy advocacy, market development, and community building. Our mission is to leverage the unique attributes of hydrogen to reduce emissions across traditional sectors, increase energy resiliency and diversity, enhance local economies and workforces, and protect the nation domestically and abroad.

The Opportunity
Do you want to learn how to influence policy? Are you passionate about sharing environmental news? Are you interested in making videos and media to educate the public and policymakers? USHA is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Policy & Media Fellows (with the option to focus exclusively on policy or media).

As a Policy Fellow, you will learn about clean energy, transportation, and environmental policymaking in the real world! In this fellowship, you will learn about legislation, regulations, drafting laws, interacting with policymakers, policymaking schedules, advocacy practices, in addition to other facets of creating policy. 

As a Communications Fellow, you will maximize branding, outreach, and marketing to enable greater political engagement. Depending on the fellow’s experience and interests, you can take part in video creation, graphic design, collateral creation, social media management, website and SEO optimization, marketing and communication strategy development and execution.

As a Policy and Communications Fellow, you can work on all of the above tasks.

Science and engineering majors are also encouraged to apply in order to translate technical topics into policy recommendations and educational materials.

This is a fully remote, unpaid summer fellowship with flexible hours over a three month period from June 2 - August 29, 2025 (flexible start and end date).

Preferred Qualifications

• Majoring in: communications, marketing, graphic design, political science, international studies, environmental science, engineering, and other related majors.

• Strong writing and analytical skills.

• Strong interest in understanding technology, policy, and media.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in both group and individual assignments.

• Experience with Google Suite, and Canva or other graphic/video editing software.

To apply please email your resume and answers to the below questions to lexi@ushydrogenalliance.org.

For More Information

About First State Educate (FSE):

FSE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Delawareans to improve student outcomes by strengthening local leadership and school boards. We believe that high-quality public education and strong school governance are the cornerstones of community success.

Internship Focus:

FSE is seeking a motivated intern pursuing studies in the fields of education, public policy and administration, economics, communications, or a related field to assist with research, writing, and analysis in support of initiatives aimed at improving school board governance and public education in Delaware. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful work that supports FSE's mission of building stronger leadership in education.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research and develop materials such as fact sheets, issue briefs, and reports related to school board governance, public education, and policy issues.
2. Synthesize data and information to support the communication of key topics, such as the role of school boards in community leadership and the impact of governance on student outcomes.
3. 3. Assist in the creation and refinement of content for FSE’s resources, including online platforms, training programs, and advocacy materials.
4. Analyze and summarize relevant education policies, bills, and legislative developments to provide insights into their potential impact on Delaware’s educational system.
5. Collaborate with the FSE team to ensure materials align with organizational goals and are presented in a clear, accessible manner for diverse audiences.
6. Contribute to the development of resources and strategies that help raise awareness of the importance of effective school boards and governance in improving education.

For More Information: Program Information Sheet

How to Apply:

To apply, please send the following to julia@firststateeducate.org: 

• Resume
• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and relevant skill

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

The City of Philadelphia is currently seeking interns for five dynamic roles across various departments:

• Development Planning (Environmental Stewardship) – Watershed and Development Research Intern
• Developer Services – Mixed-Income Housing Intern
• Policy and Analysis – Policy and Analysis Intern
• Information Technology – IT Technician Intern
• Compliance (Housing) – Data Analyst Intern

These positions offer excellent opportunities to contribute to impactful projects. Each role provides hands-on experience in areas ranging from environmental research to data analysis.

Applications will be accepted for approximately two weeks. These roles offer hybrid or in-person work options, up to 20 hours per week, with a pay rate of $16.35 per hour.

The TurnUp Civics Remote Internship Program is Seeking Interns!

Key Information and Curriculum

GENERAL INTERNSHIP APPLICATION-

Introduction: Since our inception, which was motivated by the crisis of the 2020 pandemic and subsequent elections, we have engaged youth from around the country in our TurnUp remote Internship Program. We provide an experientially based program that empowers interns to become civically engaged in a responsible way. We believe that there is a strong relationship between education, inspiration, empowerment, and access that results in youth becoming civically engaged.  

Young people from around the country have been trained in our multi-month program, and our average rating from all interns has been 4.9 stars.

Mission: For youth to have civic engagement accessible, and their democratic competency fostered. Since youth come at different stages of civic awareness, and as youth they may not be the ones completely in charge of their other responsibilities and schedules, we focus on accessibility by providing a differentiated learning path, rolling admission, rolling end dates of their choosing, and flexible hours in terms of both number and scheduling, and interns can start the first Monday of every month all year around. This program is offered with no fees and no cost to all who apply. 

Summary: Interns develop their civic literacy and democratic competency in a remote yet collaborative setting by participating in civic actions, voter turnout projects, performing targeted outreach, attending the TurnUp Speaker Series, doing civics and issue related research, writing and presenting, and participating in their weekly team meetings where they share their work and join discussions. All interns are expected to help with existing registration drives at their schools. We support their success in initiating and performing  their own registration drives with permission granted from their schools. Upon completion, interns receive a TurnUp Certificate. 

We foster youths’ professional development, creative potential, leadership ability, and social/emotional development, while emphasizing an increase in self-knowledge and confidence through our unique curriculum. 

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking fellows for the William and Hannah Penn Fellowship!

The Position: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking talented, passionate individuals with a commitment to public service and a drive to help make Pennsylvania a better place to live. This program provides aspiring professionals with the opportunity to serve with the state's top executive leaders. Fellows will work in state agency policy offices where they will assist the policy director and agency leaders in executing Governor Shapiro's policy agenda. Each fellow will work on an agency-specific project. Throughout the program, fellows will participate in leadership development trainings and have opportunities to attend events with the private and public sector leaders.

Description of Work: As a William and Hannah Penn Fellow, you will have the opportunity to improve the overall effectiveness of state government by serving as a key member of an agency policy office and working on one of eight projects that align with Governor Shapiro's policy priorities.

Department of Health (DOH) The proposed area of focus for the Penn Fellow is updating current regulations addressing ambulatory surgical facilities. The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) licenses and regulates in-patient healthcare facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals, as well as out-patient healthcare facilities, like ambulatory surgical facilities (ASF). The DOH is responsible for the licensing and oversight of Pennsylvania's 271 ASF, to ensure they deliver safe healthcare to residents. Specifically, DOH oversees ASF surveying and licensure as well as complaint and incident investigations for ASFs, and approves the building, engineering, and construction plans for ASF. The Penn Fellow will work hand-in-hand with the policy office and will assist staff with updating regulations by researching other states' policies, laws and regulations, including working in conjunction with DOH legal team to assist in the drafting of the regulations.

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) The Penn Fellow will broadly support the work of the policy office and will focus specifically on environmental health issues impacting Pennsylvanians. As new federal rules and public health concerns related to PFAS and other emerging threats have impacted DEP's policy work, it is crucial to have a coordinated response within the agency and with key stakeholders. In order to complete this work, the Fellow will convene internal meetings to build the department's policy strategy on PFAS, exploring opportunities to reduce exposure, limit further contamination, and fund environmental cleanup. The Fellow will also identify funding opportunities through EPA and apply for funds to advance PFAS remediation and treatment in the Commonwealth. 

Department of General Services (DGS) A Penn Fellow assigned at DGS provides the agency with an opportunity to rethink surplus property management through a lens of sustainability, digital transformation, and equitable access. The Fellow will collaborate with the team to develop a comprehensive modernization strategy that integrates policies, revenue generation, and proposes various code updates, as appropriate, while also reviewing ways to streamline processes that incorporate social responsibility and sustainability as guiding principles. The Fellow will work closely with the DGS team to assess current surplus property operations, applying data analytics and best practices from other state and federal programs; develop a strategic roadmap that addresses the challenges within surplus property management while embedding technology solutions for operational efficiency; and research and propose innovative practices or operational changes to support the modernization effort. 

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) The DMVA “Improving Our Culture” initiative began in response to the 2022 DMVA climate assessment, which revealed areas of strength, such as the pride employees take in caring for veterans and the strong support of local communities. However, the assessment also revealed several organizational challenges including leadership, training, work-life balance, and job satisfaction. In response, DMVA leadership has initiated efforts to address these challenges, aiming to foster a workplace that is strong, healthy, and effective. The Fellow will work under the supervision of the DMVA policy and legislative office to support these initiatives by helping to develop strategies and implement changes. The Fellow will collaborate with consultants and internal teams to further research and assess organizational culture through employee feedback and data analysis; assist in developing and applying change management frameworks such as Kotter's 8-Step Model and the ADKAR model to guide employees through cultural transformation; support the development and implementation of six priority projects including the Succession Planning Program, Mentoring Program, and Balancing Family/Work Life Program; promote employee engagement by fostering meaningful work, clear communication, and team collaboration; and collect, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of these initiatives, continuously refining policies and practices based on evidence and feedback.

Department of Revenue (DOR) Tax professionals are widely adopting AI (artificial intelligence) as a tool to better represent their clients. Consequently, the Department of Revenue and the Board of Appeals have no choice but to stay well informed about how AI is being currently utilized in tax and law, and where the use of AI in tax may be heading in the future. This project would have the Fellow create a deliverable that informs the department of how tax professionals are currently using AI, how they are likely to use AI in the future, and how the department may need to prepare to adapt to these developments. Furthermore, the Fellow would compile and evaluate potential AI use case within the department in a manner consistent with the Governor's policy approach to AI. Proposed deliverable is to establish a set of AI principles that can be adopted across the department and to conduct on the implementation of identified AI principles. 

PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) PCCD is seeking a William and Hannah Penn Fellow to support policy research for its newly re-established Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP). The fellow will develop an expertise in community violence intervention (CVI) strategies and state-level gun policies and initiatives that have demonstrated impact on reducing firearm-related deaths and injuries, including the specific types of gun violence (suicide, domestic violence, community violence) and populations (rural and urban) that may benefit from those approaches. As part of the OGVP team, the fellow will work with counterparts in the policy office and Office of Research as well as Evaluation and Strategic Policy Development to update Pennsylvania's research agenda for gun violence prevention. This can be used by state agencies and institutions of higher education to answer key questions and address current gaps in gun violence prevention research. 

Department of Agriculture (AG) The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) is committed to supporting agriculture through policy, programming, and resources to further the vitality of farm and forestry businesses or communities. In addition, PDA plays a key role in assisting our charitable feeding system, including running several programs and partnering with key stakeholders. We have increased that work by the creation of a Food Policy Council that looks at our state's food system in a holistic manner. A William and Hannan Penn Fellow (WHPF) would greatly assist PDA in achieving our goals of making greater connections and policy decisions in our food systems. The Fellow will be involved with multiple projects (Food Action Plan, State Food Purchase Program, Venison Donation Program, And Food as Medicine) with successful outcomes dependent upon informed and engaged stakeholders; clear organization and communication between project partners; establishment of robust cross departmental coalitions for various projects; generation of quality data to tracking and detailed recording of project actions; and comprehensive analysis of project impact. 

Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) The proposed area of focus for the Penn Fellow is developing a comprehensive toolkit to assist local municipalities in updating and improving their land use and zoning regulations to facilitate housing development. Many municipalities face challenges in creating a regulatory framework that supports housing growth while addressing community needs and preserving quality of life. The Penn Fellow will work closely with the DCED policy team, state planning board, and other housing experts to create a user-friendly toolkit that provides municipalities with practical resources, best practices, and clear guidelines for adjusting zoning codes and land use policies to encourage housing development. The Fellow will also assist with housing-related research and contribute to the planning and implementation of Housing Action Plan, ensuring that municipalities have the necessary tools to effectively tackle housing challenges. This work will involve researching successful zoning reforms in other regions; collaborating with legal experts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; and gathering input from stakeholders to ensure the toolkit is tailored to the unique needs of different communities. This project aims to empower municipalities with the tools they need to proactively address housing challenges and promote sustainable growth.

For More Information, visit the full fellowship webpage here. 

Apply for the Delaware Office of Management and Budget Spring Internship!

The Delaware Office of Management and Budget is currently looking for students interested in supporting OMB’s Budget Development & Planning team in the following ways:

• Reviewing and analyzing legislation;
• Determining fiscal impacts of legislation;
• Tracking legislation with fiscal impacts;
• Various research and data analysis projects, particularly related to Salary/Compensation policy, and the Public Education and Health budgets.

Intern positions would be paid hourly, based on the starting salary of an Associate Fiscal and Policy Analyst position. Hours can be flexible based on academic schedules. Work location can also be flexible; space will be available in either the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington or the Haslet Armory in Dover.

Students who are interested in applying can email Nicholas Konzelman at (nicholas.konzelman@delaware.gov) and Kylie Taylor-Roberts (kylie.taylor-roberts@delaware.gov) to share their resume.

Apply for the SelectUSA Internship!

SelectUSA a dynamic and mission-driven program to encourage business investment into the United States, is housed within the Global Markets division at the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

SelectUSA's Communications and Outreach team has vacancies for the Spring 2025 semester unpaid internships in Washington. D.C. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience and insight into foreign business investment in the United States, international capital flows, and U.S. investment policy with public affairs exposure to high-profile stakeholders and U.S. government leaders. Transit benefits are included.

Communications and Outreach Team Internship Duties:

• Duties will range across all aspects of the SelectUSA program operation, including supporting incoming media, stakeholder, and principal inquiries.
• Interns have significant assignments in research and writing including drafting reports,
• PowerPoint presentations, talking points, speeches, and briefing materials for senior
• U.S. government officials, and other related administrative and research activities.
• Interns will have the opportunity to focus both on strategic communications and media portfolios, as well as public affairs and intergovernmental engagement, depending on their areas of focus and professional goals.
• Interns will work on all facets of C&O Team deliverables pertaining to the SelectUSA
• Investment Summit. The Investment Summit is the highest-profile event in the United
• States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI).
• Interns will support the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, from May 11-14.

Requirements:

• Strong candidates have academic or professional experience in public affairs, English, communications, writing, editing, political science, economics, international relations, and/or journalism.
• Strong candidates have strong writing, research, critical reasoning, and speaking skills, as well as attention to detail, adaptability, and familiarity with U.S. economic policy, and an interest in public service. Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selected candidates must meet minimum security requirements by submitting to a background check upon arrival.
• Up to 30 hours per week, but flexible; hybrid work schedule with 3-4 days in the office per week.
• Application Materials: Resume and writing samples (at least one, no more than four pages).

Cover letter preferred, but not required.

Send materials to Sarah.Donofrio@trade.gov.