The ideal candidate will be a current undergraduate or graduate student who understands the importance of preserving and protecting our common language by:

• Making English the official language of the U.S.
• Protecting the right of employers to have English-on-the-job policies.
• Emphasizing the need for immigrants to assimilate into the American culture.
  

Interns will assist the Executive Director and the Director of Government Relations by:

• Tracking federal and state legislation
• Conducting issue-related, donor, and foundations research
• Assisting with lobbying efforts in Congress and in various state legislatures
• Attending hearings and coalition meetings
• Completing general office tasks

Interns will receive a weekly stipend based on hours worked.

Job location is Metro-accessible, within 2 blocks of Union Station.

Required skills
Current undergraduate with excellent writing and research skills.  Political Science majors preferred.  Preferably has some experience with/knowledge of the legislative process at the federal level.

Application
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample to [email protected] with the subject line “Intern Application.”

ProEnglish, a 501c(3) organization and the nation’s leading advocate of official English, works through the courts and in the court of public opinion to defend English’s historic role as America’s common, unifying language, and to persuade lawmakers to adopt English as the official language at all levels of government.

ProEnglish is located in Washington, DC       p  (202) 507-6203    f  (571) 527-2813