Outreach and Engagement Intern

ABOUT US

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.

ASPEN POLICY ACADEMY

The Aspen Institute’s Policy Academy helps community leaders and experts across the political spectrum elevate their voices, influence key decisions, and strengthen democracy from the ground up. We believe that the people closest to problems are best positioned to come up with solutions, so we work to empower citizens to have a say in the decisions that affect them. Our innovative training programs and resources equip people across sectors – from tech to the environment, science to civic engagement – with the skills to shape critical policy efforts. We’re building an America where everyone is engaged in our democratic process—and has the power to make a difference.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Aspen Policy Academy seeks a part-time Outreach and Engagement Intern to support outreach and recruitment cycles for the Academy’s training programs. This role reports to the Program and Communications Coordinator and will work closely with the Strategy and Operations Manager and the broader Academy team. The intern will play a key role in recruiting the Academy’s webinar, short course, and Fellowship cohorts, as well as engaging with our alumni community.

This is a remote position, but candidates based in San Francisco, CA, are preferred to take advantage of our in-person office space. The internship is expected to last 12 months. This internship will require up to 10 hours of work per week, with some fluctuation depending on program needs and the intern’s school schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Communications & Content Development

• Create public communication toolkits/emails promoting Academy programs and events

• Promote Academy programs to like-minded organizations and online communities

• Compile and organize large contact databases

• Assist in organizing recruitment timelines for Academy programs

• Analyze data to inform Academy recruitment decisions

• Support large-scale survey projects, including the Academy’s annual report

• Provide occasional WordPress website support

Additional responsibilities

• Track our alumni and their impact (e.g., careers, accomplishments, media hits)

• Assist with social media content creation and posting, as needed

• Assist with operational or programmatic tasks as needed

• (If in San Francisco) Attend Academy training sessions, gaining exposure to policy advo